| Hey Friend, |
Ever heard the phrase, sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me?
As children we chanted that slogan on the playground thinking that it provided immunity to harsh words spoken by taunting bullies. But it is really true? Are words harmless? If so, is it ever acceptable to use words like a weapon?
I hope that as you read today's evotional, When Verbal Abuse Is Necessary, that you will realize how powerful our words can be.
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| When Verbal Abuse is Necessary |
"The Spirit of the Lord spoke through me; his word was on my tongue. 2 Samuel 23:2
 When Leslie asked if I would meet her for coffee I could tell something was not right. Sensing her desperation, I cleared my schedule.
"My mother is driving me crazy," Leslie began. She took a cautious sip, testing the temperature of her cappuccino. Her manicured nails glistened against the ceramic mug. "She insists that we celebrate Father's Day this year at my sister's house, again."
"What's wrong with you sister's house?" I inquired.
"I want to have it at my house. We had dinner at Debbie's house last year for Father's Day. Not to mention Thanksgiving and Easter. Mom claims it's more convenient for everyone, but I know better. That's just her way of getting even. But it's my turn to host the next family gathering. Plus I'd really like everyone to see my kitchen renovation. I made sure the contractor would finish by June."
Leslie paused to stir her coffee. "I'm getting sick of how perfect everyone thinks Debbie is. Perfect husband, perfect children, perfect careers. If Mom has Father's Day there, I promise, I won't go. My family and I will plan ...read the rest.
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