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The Mature Tame Their Speech - James 3:1-12

May 22, 2025 Nate Holdridge

The Mature Tame Their Speech

James 3:1-12

Ask yourself: Can I discern wise words from foolish ones? Do I receive wise words with humility? Do I say wise words? Are my words a source of life or death, of building or destruction, of blessing or cursing? Is the Father's wisdom flowing through me?

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In Christian Life Tags taming the tongue, power of words, James 3, Christian maturity, spiritual growth, wisdom, godly speech, Christlike character, blessing and cursing, heart and speech, biblical teaching, speech transformation, healing words, spiritual discipline, the book of James, controlling your words, God's wisdom, new life in Christ, Proverbs, Christlike speech, faith in action, spiritual health, gospel transformation, the tongue and the heart

Tame the Tongue (James 3:5)

February 15, 2023 Nate Holdridge

Tame the Tongue

(James 3:5)

"Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me" has got to be one of the biggest lies of all time. Words can do grave damage, and James knew it, so the Spirit worked his artistry through James by driving him to compare the power of the tongue to a small fire. (1 Minute/250 Words)

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In Christian Life Tags James, James 3, Tame, Tongue, Power, Fire, Words, God, Peacemakers, Christ, Spirit

A Guide for the Climb -- Chapter 1 -- Prerequisites to Your Decision (Psalm 120)

May 23, 2019 Nate Holdridge
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The temple pulsated with life during Israel's feasts. When the people ascended to God’s holy house, the electricity was tangible. Worshippers left the quiet of their towns and villages to come together with all the ferocity they could muster. They were a people devoted to God. (20 Minutes/4000 Words)

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In A Guide For The Climb, Christian Life Tags A Guide For The Climb, Psalms, Romans 12, Decision, Decision Making, Pilgrimage, Sojourn, Sojourner, Song of Ascents, Journey, Distress, James 3, Matthew 5, Foresight, Psalm 140, Romans 6, Matthew 10, Incompatibility, 1 Corinthians 2, Micah 7, Jeremiah 9, Ephesians 2, Matthew 22, Peacemaking, Peace, Paul

Archival Post: How Are We Made In God's Image?

December 31, 2018 Nate Holdridge
Archival Post

How Are We Made In God's Image?

From the Archives

The Bible teaches mankind was made in God's image. When we sinned the image was tarnished. Still, we were made in His image.

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Tags Archival Post, God, image, Genesis 9, James 3, Genesis 1, Colossians 3, 2 Corinthians 3, Romans 8, 1 Corinthians 15, Romans 1, John 4, Women, men, Creation

Our Words — from chapter 6 of The No-Nonsense Biblical Man

June 15, 2017 Nate Holdridge

Because of the influential position many men occupy in the lives of others, it is important to take a hard look at the power of our words...

6 Minutes / 1300 Words

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In Man Life Tags James, James 3, Speech, Words, Edification
 

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