2467) There is someone I know whom I respect in many ways. One way is the fact that this person is quiet and chooses to speak up after careful consideration. I wish I were more like that.

Children are sometimes told the sticks and stones litany, but we all know words can hurt and even destroy.

Proverbs 12:18 tells us rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. (ESV)

What would our world be like if words were only used to produce good? It starts with me.