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Hurtful Words

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“but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.” — James 3:8 NIV Many years ago I was a chaplain in the emergency department when the ambulance brought in a man who was still receiving CPR. The doctor called the time of death shortly after. When the family arrived I got the … Continue reading →

Healing Words

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“The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” — Proverbs 12:18 NIV You have likely heard the old adage: Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. I doubt that adage is completely truthful because as I think back to my childhood, I can’t really remember all … Continue reading →