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Responsible Words

  The words you speak can be good or evil. The same is true of your silence.     “You are not only responsible for what you say, but also for what you do not say.” Martin Luther (1483-1546) Luther … Continue reading

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Simple Words

  Keep it short:     Matthew 10:37 (TLV) Say just a simple ‘Yes, I will’ or ‘No, I won’t.’ Your word is enough.  

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Worthless Words

  Are the words you’re listening to worth your time?     Proverbs 10:19-20 (MSG) The more talk, the less truth;     the wise measure their words. The speech of a good person is worth waiting for;      the … Continue reading

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Long-Winded Words

  Job 16:3 (NIV) Will your long-winded speeches never end? What ails you that you keep on arguing? Heard any “windy words” lately?   On the news From politicians Even with friends and family You need some quality time with … Continue reading

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God Gets My Words

  I confess, Lord, that I don’t always catch the proper meaning of your Word. You never miss the true meaning of my words. For that, I’m grateful.

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God’s Way with Words

    God’s got a way with words.   Genesis 1:3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. He speaks, it happens. No doubts, no do-overs.

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World’s Words

  Our world is a sea of words: in books and papers, on the web, broadcast over the airwaves, via our phones. Thankfully, we also have the Word.   John 1:1 (NLT) In the beginning the Word already existed. The … Continue reading

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Simple Words

  Read what Jesus says in the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John). He packs huge thoughts into simple sentences.    If God can get his ideas across without big words, so should we.

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Something Worth Saying

  “Aren’t you upset?” “Why are you so upbeat?” “How do you do it?”   1 Peter 3:15 (ERV) Always be ready to answer everyone who asks you to explain about the hope you have. Don’t be afraid to speak … Continue reading

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Something Worth Reading

If you follow the comments on this blog, you’ve read some wise, funny and poetic words from Andrew. He could be whining, screeching or cowering in a corner–because he’s facing a painful illness that will, barring miraculous intervention, eventually take … Continue reading

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