Book Review, 1st Edition

I mentioned on a previous blog that I hoped to read some more this year.  I have several books I am reading through & twice a month, thought I would share some highlights from what I have read in those few weeks.

Today I will share from the book, The Power of a Woman's Words, by Sharon Jaynes.

So you can get an idea of what this book is about.....from the back cover:

"Your words become the mirror in which others see themselves. Words - one of the most significant forces in the universe - can be used for good or evil.  Your words can change the course of a day, the course of a life."

A careless word my kindle strife;

A cruel word may wreck a life.

A bitter word may hate instill;

A brutal word may smite and kill.

A gracious word may smooth the way;

A joyous word may light the day.

A timely word may lessen stress;

A loving word may heal and bless.

Author Unknown

James 3:9-12 (ESV)

9 With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God. 10 From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers,[a] these things ought not to be so. 11 Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and salt water? 12 Can a fig tree, my brothers, bear olives, or a grapevine produce figs? Neither can a salt pond yield fresh water.

May we not be filled with condemnation but with conviction of our words.  Condemnation defeats us but conviction allows for us to change.