Say the Right Thing: How Your Words Can Glorify God & Encourage Others
ISBN: 9781784988692Words are powerful. They sink deep into our minds and our spirits. They can build others up or put others down. Many of us want to "say the right thing" and make a difference to others with our words, but we don't know how to. Others of us struggle to control our speech and want help to be more godly in this area of our lives.
This positive, constructive book delves into the Bible to show us how to overcome specific temptations, such as gossip or angry words. But it also goes much further. It shows us how we can use our speech to bring beauty, hope, truth, and comfort into the lives of those around us-and to give glory to God.
Full of gracious words and practical help, this book will help readers to find out how to let the gospel shape their speech and enjoy the blessings that flow from this.
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Author: Carolyn Lacey is a writer, speaker and pastor's wife. She serves alongside her husband, Richard, in Worcester, UK, where she works part-time for her church as a women's worker. She teaches the Bible regularly at women's events and conferences, and is a mum to two grown-up children. Endorsements: Carolyn Lacey prioritizes the goodness we see in God's word and in God himself, and then she helps us to ponder how our own words might reflect that goodness in all kinds of situations. If you struggle with what to say or how to say it, this book will strengthen you! In this inspiring book, Carolyn Lacey helps us to appreciate just how important words are-helping us to see how our words can become channels of blessing into the lives of others. It is not just a matter of avoiding toxic words. Words matter—they matter a lot—and most of us need help to use them wisely and well. This book offers just such help. Focusing on the everyday kinds of interactions we all have with our friends, each chapter provides fuel for reflection, challenge, encouragement and hope. Rooted in Scripture and grounded in real life, this is an accessible, engaging resource, packed full of wisdom. This fresh and challenging book reminds us of the importance and beauty of godly speech. It expounds key biblical passages in a clear and compelling way, and applies them to everyday life with engaging illustrations, examples, personal testimony and searching questions for reflection at the end of each short chapter. It will help readers to guard their tongues, bless others and honour Jesus with their words.
--Jen Oshman, Author, Enough About Me
--Paul Mallard, Pastor, Widcombe Baptist Church, Bath
--Helen Thorne, Director of Training and Resources at Biblical Counselling UK
--John Stevens, National Director, Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches, UK
Additional Information:
Cover: | Softcover |
Number of Pages: | 123 |
Publisher: | The Good Book Company |
Publication Date: | 2023 |