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When Words are Many

Our words do get us in a lot of trouble.  As the proverb reminds us, “When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.”

James says something similar: “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry” (James 1:19). Continue reading

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Blessing Instead of Bleeping

Our social media feeds are filled with it too. Words filled with contempt. Angry words. Slanderous, malicious, untruthful words. Name calling. Words that seek to divide and conquer–to tear down rather than build up. This is not the way of Christ. These things, too, ought not to be so. Continue reading

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When Words are Many

Our words do get us in a lot of trouble.  As the proverb reminds us, “When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.” Continue reading

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Reducing the Toxicity of Social Media

Reducing the Toxicity of Social Media Is it just me, or does anyone else feel that social media has become a toxic environment for communication? It seems to hold so much potential for good—yet the past few years has really … Continue reading

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