We have all heard the aphorism: “Sticks and Stones may break our bones, but words will never hurt me.” It is simply not true. Long after cuts and bruises and broken bones have healed, hurtful words still wound us. James, in his little book in the New Testament, says words matter because of the damage they can do (James 3:5-12).

In this episode Pastor John speaks to this reality but also how words matter because they can heal and build up. And he encourages us all not to wait around for someone else to step forward in this time of rancor and bitterness, but for good people to speak bravely and loudly words of hope, peace, and truth.