by Janet | Jun 17, 2015 | Speech
“Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight.” Proverbs 26:28 It happened in my kitchen about 12 years ago at the height of my desire to impress the world as an amazing and competent new mother. Ever the girl who...
by Janet | Jun 10, 2015 | Speech
“So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! And the tongue is a fire….” James 3:5-6a From the playground to the boardroom. From the ball field to the church. From the youth to...
by Janet | Jun 2, 2015 | Family, Parenting, Speech
“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh words stirs up anger.” Proverbs 15:1 Today I’m speaking to what may be a secret shame for many women. Especially wives & mothers. (So if you read any posts in this series, please read this one.) I’ve seen it in...
by Janet | May 27, 2015 | Speech
“There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” Proverbs 12:18 My husband has long joked that I bear a resemblance to Cinderella. (This is not going to be as flattering a comparison as it sounds.) Instead of...
by Janet | May 19, 2015 | Speech, Wisdom
“When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.” Proverbs 10:19 Though he personally owned the Big Jim Sports Camper, my husband Glen was familiar with the 1960’s Chatty Cathy doll. Little did the poor guy know he would...
