![]() ![]() I think Ehman has a pertinent message, but read the parts that grab your attention. Overall recommendation: I do recommend this book – but as light reading and as a book to skim. My least favorite aspect about this book: Sometimes I just felt like there were unneeded paragraphs and sentences to fill space – almost like the words were contradicting the title. I found these prompts helpful and insightful when you’re not sure how to express your gratitude to someone. She includes prompts for how to start out a note of encouragement. My favorite aspect about this book: In one particular segment of the book, Ehman encourages readers to be intentionally encouraging with their words. In my head I knew this, but in this season of life, I definitely need reminded. My primary take-away from the book: Just because I have something to say, it does not necessarily need to be said. If I’m being super particular, I have a couple friends in mind who I really don’t think need to read it as they have never been brash speakers or quick to speak. Beyond that, I think just about any woman could find help in this book. Who do I recommend to read this book: First, this book is definitely written to females from a female. I mean if DJ Tanner is reading it, then I figured I should too. In all seriousness, a friend recommended this book to me as she knows I don’t always know how to use my words wisely. Why I decided to read this book: I struggle to know what to say, how to say it, and when to not say anything at all therefore, I figured this book would be perfect for me. Name of Book: Keep It Shut: What to Say, How to Say It, and When to Say Nothing At All All that to say, since even starting this book, I have been way more aware of my words and I am trying trying to hold my tongue more so clearly I was impacted by reading this book. The material presented in this book was great and helpful and things that I needed to be reminded of, but I just don’t think the author writes in a style that is engaging to me nor do we share the same sense of humor. I have to admit – I read nearly two books in the middle of this book because I just couldn’t get through it. As Sweet as Honey: Wonderful Ways to Use Your Wordsĭesigned for use with the Keep It Shut Video Study 9780310819417 (sold separately).(This post has been written by my sister, Kristi.).Pause Before You Pounce: On Cultivating Soft Speech.Gossip, Flattery, and People-Pleasing: How to Speak the Truth in Love.Opinion-Slinging and Salty Speech: Assessing Our Digital Tongues.On Filling Gaps and Zipping Lips: Listen to Others, Talk to God.Sparks, Squabbles, Spats, and Such: Our Words Matter.This is your guidebook to fully realizing the power of the tongue and how to use your words in the service of truth and love. Most of us have been affected by the heartache and injury that words can cause, not only in family relationships, but also in friendships, work, and church settings. Gain practical insights into breaking habits of gossip, flattery, verbal retaliation, and people-pleasing. ![]() ![]() Discern what far-reaching effects our speech has-whether it's in private, in public, online, or in prayer.Understand what God has to say about our tongues by studying verses and figures from Scripture.Learn the essential practice of using our words (and our mannerisms!) more constructively.Biblical, encouraging, and kind, New York Times bestselling author Karen Ehman will help you: This 6-session video Bible study (DVD/streaming video sold separately) is designed to offer hope for all of us who struggle with the way we've used our words and practical wisdom for getting our tongues under control. The book of Proverbs claims that "death and life are in the power of the tongue." James tells us that it can corrupt the whole body and that it can't be tamed. The Bible has a lot to say about the tongue and what kind of power it has. In this study, you'll take a personal tour through the hows (and how-not-tos) of dealing with the tongue. What to do when you've said something you wish you could take back. ![]()
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