Category Archives: My Big Mouth

It is very easy to gossip. What starts as idle talk can easily lead to exaggerations, half-truths and false impressions, all of which can do great damage (James 3:2,5).  An ancient Israelite proverb expresses the truth that the more a … Continue reading →

 When a friend is in trouble, we may be tempted to lie in order to help him or her. God warns us against such schemes. If you have a friend who’s in trouble as a result of a bad decision, … Continue reading →

My words count. What kinds of words do you remember the significant adults in your life using toward you? Were they positive, encouraging words that built you up and made you feel valuable and worthwhile? Or did you hear more … Continue reading →

If you are like me, it is so easy to slip into a mode of complaining: about the way people drive, about the price of gas or the line at the post office.  Without even trying very hard I could … Continue reading →