The Words We Use 5/23/2021 - Not a day goes by that we aren’t shaped by words—words spoken to us, words on the news, words on social media, our own words. We’re shaped by words because there is a mysterious and yet certain power in them. The Bible says that there is life and death in the power of the tongue. Words are used to build up and give life. Or, sometimes, they're used to tear down and take life. So, how can we be sure that we are speaking life to others? How can we avoid words that cut and tear down? How can we know we are honoring God with what comes out of our mouths? Answer: God himself is not silent. He is the God who speaks. In Scripture and ultimately in Jesus, we have God’s holy communication to us. His word should be the primary thing that shapes our words so that others might find life in him. In This Series Words of Life | 8/8/2021 | Charlie Boyd | Selected Scriptures from Proverbs Words of Witness (Part 4) | 8/1/2021 | Charlie Boyd | Selected Scriptures Words of Witness (Part 3) | 7/25/2021 | Charlie Boyd | Selected Scriptures Words of Lament | 7/18/2021 | Matt Rexford | Selected Scriptures Words of Singing | 7/11/2021 | Jim Thompson | Selected Scriptures Words of Witness (Part 2) | 7/4/2021 | Charlie Boyd | Acts 2-3 and 17 Words of Witness (Part 1) | 6/27/2021 | Jim Thompson | Acts 1: 8 and selected Scripture Words of Conflict | 6/20/2021 | Jim Thompson | John 1:1-18 Words of Confession (Part 2) | 6/13/2021 | Charlie Boyd | Selected Scriptures Words of Confession (Part 1) | 6/6/2021 | Charlie Boyd | Psalm 32 Getting to the Heart of Your Words | 5/30/2021 | Charlie Boyd | Matthew 12:34-37 WARNING! Words in Use | 5/23/2021 | Charlie Boyd | James 3:1-12