The old phrase “talk is cheap” is a common thread in today’s 24 hour news cycles and gossip mill we call social media. Words today are often spoken without reverence or thought to their consequences. They are commonly filled with deceit, malice and self interest with little to no truth or value in them. Contrary to popular belief words have real spiritual and physical consequences. The childhood phrase “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” is a bold face lie. Words can cut down to ones very soul. They have the power to exalt or destroy in a single phrase. Once spoken they can never be unspoken leaving behind a wake of sorrow and pain that can last a lifetime. Continue reading “Words have consequences” →