tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post8250484606172786004..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: Taming the TongueLisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-65662865770156857042010-08-26T17:41:11.515-04:002010-08-26T17:41:11.515-04:00Wasn't it also in James that the tongue is the...Wasn't it also in James that the tongue is the rudder of the ship? <br /><br />What a difficult subject. I needed that message today. Could you remind me everyday?Bexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13813676969096171175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-88815713319093647802010-08-08T18:13:47.588-04:002010-08-08T18:13:47.588-04:00Great devotional, Anne.
As for scripture...
Psal...Great devotional, Anne.<br /><br />As for scripture...<br /><br />Psalm 34:13 says, 'Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies.'<br /><br />and more relevant to me...<br /><br />Psalm 45:1b says, '...my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.' Of course, the difference between the tongue and pen is that I can scratch out, delete or erase things written with a penAnita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-5735814588685514972010-08-08T15:21:13.163-04:002010-08-08T15:21:13.163-04:00Jillian yes great minds do think alike lol. Anne I...Jillian yes great minds do think alike lol. Anne I am really trying to be mindful of how others might percieve things that I say and do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-10016357859454747492010-08-08T14:40:56.140-04:002010-08-08T14:40:56.140-04:00Yes, Susanne, I think I often spend too little tim...Yes, Susanne, I think I often spend too little time "pondering" before I speak, too. <br /><br />Thanks, Andrea.<br /><br />Another good one, Louise! My list is growing longer!<br /><br />I agree with you, Jillian. I think it is easier to write rash or harsh words than to actually say them in the presence of the other person. With the growth of email and internet, it is an area we all Anne Mateerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11330467138236037032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-38495376277237047282010-08-08T13:59:06.880-04:002010-08-08T13:59:06.880-04:00What timing Louise. Your post showed up just as I ...What timing Louise. Your post showed up just as I posted mine and we're both talking about taping these proverbs to our desks and phones. :) Great minds as they say.Jillian Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565274151603868808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-70542669064858335572010-08-08T13:57:09.912-04:002010-08-08T13:57:09.912-04:00Thoughtful and wise post today, Anne. I'd love...Thoughtful and wise post today, Anne. I'd love to think that I never speak rashly, but I know I have on too many occasions, usually at home and sometimes at work, but with maturity I hope I'm doing better.<br /><br />I love this Proverb that you posted.<br /><br />Proverbs 12:18 There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.<br /><brJillian Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565274151603868808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-311022288374905862010-08-08T13:51:55.040-04:002010-08-08T13:51:55.040-04:00I am reminded of Ephesians 4:29 that says the no u...I am reminded of Ephesians 4:29 that says the no unwholesome thing come out of your mouth but that which will edify and minister grace to the hearer. I have this placed in various places in my home. I have this posted by the phone as well as the computer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-85777773806553696252010-08-08T11:42:52.951-04:002010-08-08T11:42:52.951-04:00Blessings and prayers,
andreaBlessings and prayers,<br />andreaAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03082891172963869545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-70335808917192596572010-08-08T11:28:59.801-04:002010-08-08T11:28:59.801-04:00Oh wow, Anne, you've done a great job remindin...Oh wow, Anne, you've done a great job reminding me of a crucial point to Christian maturity. I have failed miserably in this area too many times to count. Lisa's got a great point about what we say online, too.<br /><br />I recognize myself in the "pouring" out of words mentioned in Proverbs 15. I'll be working on the rest of the verse: "The heart of the righteous Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-39347149945843932132010-08-08T10:35:46.097-04:002010-08-08T10:35:46.097-04:00Yes, Lisa, our words are no longer just from our t...Yes, Lisa, our words are no longer just from our tongues. They come through our fingers, too. <br /><br />Good scriptures, Niki! I'll add those to my list. <br /><br />Another is Ephesians 4:15 but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ.Anne Mateerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11330467138236037032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-35733953673872343012010-08-08T09:04:27.959-04:002010-08-08T09:04:27.959-04:00I like that, "God-honoring reactions," t...I like that, "God-honoring reactions," thought. We have to learn to respond to God before we react to circumstances, and sometimes it's a split-second decision. <br />Two more good verses on this line:<br /><br />Prov 16:21 NKJV<br />The wise in heart will be called prudent,<br />And sweetness of the lips increases learning.<br /><br />Prov 31:26 NKJV<br />She opens her mouth with Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-49331865433883367592010-08-08T08:49:36.405-04:002010-08-08T08:49:36.405-04:00Isn't it funny how often we come back to deali...Isn't it funny how often we come back to dealing with the same issues? I have the same issue with guarding my tongue. And nowadays there's also the danger of not guarding my fingers. I.e. sending an offensive of defensive e-mail before taking time to consider. I think I may have even done that as recently as yesterday. Thanks for the reminder that we need to be on guard, Anne.Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.com