As a kid we used to say “sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me”. What a bunch of hogwash. The truth is that the bruises and broken bones have long since healed, and the things that take the longest to heal are things people have said to me. In fact, some of the biggest hurts in my life have been things people have said. I became very skilled at using words not only to defend myself, but to verbally destroy anyone who hurt me. I was quick with an insult, veiled in witticism or sarcasm, but cutting to the quick. Luke 6:45 says “A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.” So, what’s in your heart comes out of your mouth. That certainly was true of me, I was full of hurt and anger, and that’s what came out of my mouth. Continue Reading…