Tag: The tongue
Taming My Tongue! — Day 30
The silent tongue seems the most damaging to me. I have no statistics to prove it, but somehow this one seems to be so far-reaching. People don’t address wrong-doing (basically sin) in the home, at school, or at church. Our ignoring the wrongdoing does not make it disappear. It just … Continue Reading Taming My Tongue! — Day 30
Taming My Tongue! — Day 26
This is the day that discouragement gets addressed. Pegues comments that discouraging someone else is the evidence that you lack faith in God’s ability. I am guilty! I have learned though the more you rehearse God’s Word, your faith increases and you look less at the circumstance and more … Continue Reading Taming My Tongue! — Day 26
Taming My Tongue! –Day 25
Prior to accusing someone, Pegues encourages that you ask a clarifying question and listen to the person’s response before you make a statement! Wow! (Wish I had been practicing this. Most likely would have saved myself several embarrassing, “I’m sorry” moments!)
Taming My Tongue! — Day 21
The self-absorbed tongue can be a trap for me, if I am not careful! I have much to say… and well if no one else wants to talk… here’s what I think. 🙂 One does tire of the person who has nothing else to talk about but him or herself. … Continue Reading Taming My Tongue! — Day 21
Is Your Mouth Killing You? ~ Part 2
Hello all: Still working on having the right things come out of my mouth. I have improved a little since that August 30, 2009, post. I have become more conscious of when negative words are about to just rush forth past my lips. I sometimes keep my lips from speaking … Continue Reading Is Your Mouth Killing You? ~ Part 2
The Tongue: Oh, Was It About To Wound Me!
I was really frustrated today regarding a circumstance. The person would not quickly do as I had asked. I just started demanding that he obey. But to get what I wanted, I could feel myself getting overheated and definitely working towards telling the person off ! I had to remind … Continue Reading The Tongue: Oh, Was It About To Wound Me!
Is Your Mouth Killing You?
When you get up in the morning do you speak positive, pleasant words to yourself and/or your family members? Or are you often saying statements such as : * I can’t * I’ll never be able to ________ * I am so stupid * I’m broke * I’ll never get … Continue Reading Is Your Mouth Killing You?
Debra E. Johnson 