Anyone who knows me knows I am a talker. When I was a child, I was the kid in class who always got called out for talking. Most of the time, my words were mindless wonderings of a little girl, but even at a young age, I can remember being intentional with my harsh words because of being angry, hurt, or frustrated. As I have gotten older, I have come to realize how important my words are and that I am responsible for them. I try not to be careless with them, nor do I want to intentionally use them for harm. The Bible has a lot to say about the power of our words—our tongues. The wisest person to ever live (besides Jesus), King Solomon, tells us as much when he said, “The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.” Proverbs 18:21 NLT James 3:5 describes our words as a tiny spark that can set a forest on fire! If you’ve ever felt the sting of someone’s harsh words, you understand their impact. Words have the power to uplift or tear down, to inspire or discourage, to harm or heal. They’re