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Tag Archives: positive

Gracious Words

Hospice Chaplain Steve Durkac Posted on February 19, 2026 by Steve DurkacFebruary 19, 2026

“Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” — Proverbs 16:24 NIV The words that come out of our mouth mark us as a positive or a negative influence to others. Most people who we encounter in a typical day are starving for gracious words that will encourage them or positively influence them. If … Continue reading →

Posted in Team Reflections | Tagged communication, devotional, positive, Proverbs 16:24, Reflection, speaking, words

Word Power

Hospice Chaplain Steve Durkac Posted on July 19, 2025 by Steve DurkacJuly 19, 2025

“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” — Proverbs 18:21 NIV The old saying that sticks and stones may hurt but not words is wrong. Words have a weird way of getting under our skin if they are critical. Hurtful words leave us emotionally troubled. They stick, they last … Continue reading →

Posted in Team Reflections | Tagged conversations, devotional, positive, Proverbs 18:21, Reflection, tongue, words
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