Tongue Pierced
How the Words You Speak Transform the Life You Live
by Nelson Searcy
"Just in time to help readers who might want to resolve in the coming year to pay closer attention to their language, this book addresses the topic of the words we use and their effect on those who hear them, for good or ill." —Publisher's Weekly
About the Book and Author
Based on one of bestselling author Nelson Searcy's most-requested audio resources, this helpful book contains fresh teaching and useful tools to harness the power of words.
Words Are Never Neutral: A Q&A with Nelson Searcy
"What you say will either take your faith, your health, your relationships, your work, or whatever else you may be speaking about in a better direction or it will slowly chip away at the foundation of those same things."
Praise for Tongue Pierced
"Filled with examples of both hurtful and healing words and relatable situations, thoughtful and gentle reminders of the impact words have on people, and a light smattering of scripture to reinforce his message; it will leave readers searching for the right words to make their relationships more positive." —Publisher's Weekly
Read an Exerpt: Tongue Pierced
"The ability to use words at all is a gift that has been given to us by our Creator. As such, we have a responsibility to use our words well."
Wise Words
Visit Nelson Searcy's website to check out his blog and to download open-access resources, including e-books, podcasts and articles.
Take the 30-Day No Cursing Challenge
Strip all curse words from your speech for 30 days. Nelson Searcy will email you tips and insight every day of the challenge to encourage you, and you'll be a step closer to feeling more of God's peace and love in your lifeand reflecting more of that peace and love to those around you. Think you can do it?
Book Roundtable: Continue the Conversation with our Bloggers
Being Accountable and Responsible With Our Words
Amber Stamper
We live in a culture where everyone is expected to have something to say. This book shows us what a "tongue pierced" life looks like.
Do Words Still Matter?
Addie Talley
In this social media obsessed world, can words be thrown around willy-nilly without any real consequences?
Living by your Affirmations
Bruce Epperly
I believe that the use of affirmative self-talk changes our unconscious images of ourselves and eventually leads to a greater sense of alignment with God’s vision for us.
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