Comments on: Sins of the Tongue http://www.pastorfairchild.com/2008-05/22/sins-of-the-tongue/ Simul Justus Et Peccator Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:54:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 by: Wendy http://www.pastorfairchild.com/2008-05/22/sins-of-the-tongue/#comment-141904 Fri, 23 May 2008 06:51:42 +0000 http://www.pastorfairchild.com/2008-05/22/sins-of-the-tongue/#comment-141904 Actually you know, if it weren't for the prayers of other Christians and God himself going sovereignly before me (even during those times when I didn't believe, or thought He was distant), I know there would have been a more tragic outcome. I am very thankful to have Jesus in my life, who has been helping me to journey through the pain. As for Mickey, I hate to break it to him. I'm actually more of a Donald Duck fan. But Mickey seems like a level headed guy, so I think he could take it. And why shouldn't he, since he's the only mouse I know of that has built a people trap and taken our money. Actually you know, if it weren’t for the prayers of other Christians and God himself going sovereignly before me (even during those times when I didn’t believe, or thought He was distant), I know there would have been a more tragic outcome. I am very thankful to have Jesus in my life, who has been helping me to journey through the pain.

As for Mickey, I hate to break it to him. I’m actually more of a Donald Duck fan. But Mickey seems like a level headed guy, so I think he could take it. And why shouldn’t he, since he’s the only mouse I know of that has built a people trap and taken our money.

]]> by: Pastor David http://www.pastorfairchild.com/2008-05/22/sins-of-the-tongue/#comment-141903 Fri, 23 May 2008 05:05:23 +0000 http://www.pastorfairchild.com/2008-05/22/sins-of-the-tongue/#comment-141903 Wendy, Thanks for sharing how words most definitely can be used to destory someone's heart. I appreciate your feedback and just know that Mickey Mouse misses you!!! ;) Wendy,
Thanks for sharing how words most definitely can be used to destory someone’s heart. I appreciate your feedback and just know that Mickey Mouse misses you!!! ;)

]]> by: Wendy http://www.pastorfairchild.com/2008-05/22/sins-of-the-tongue/#comment-141901 Thu, 22 May 2008 22:19:42 +0000 http://www.pastorfairchild.com/2008-05/22/sins-of-the-tongue/#comment-141901 My mum bought that book (Respectable Sins) not too long ago, but I'm not sure if she has started reading it yet. I should find out, because it's one I need to read too. I grew up with that ridiculous saying "Sticks and stones will break your bones. But words will never hurt you", and when I was constantly told at school that I was ugly and stupid, my well meaning older brothers would basically tell me to toughen up and fight back. I know from personally experiences that words can have a great affect, and to this day I still struggle with the pain of those words that were spoken to me. In fact I remember one particular time when someone said to me "You're ugly, just like your dad", that even to this day when someone says "You look like your dad", even though they mean it as a compliment, what I hear is "You're ugly." However, I know that God has been working through that pain in my life, because I don't have any bitterness against those who bullied me. But there is still much healing to be done. My mum bought that book (Respectable Sins) not too long ago, but I’m not sure if she has started reading it yet. I should find out, because it’s one I need to read too.

I grew up with that ridiculous saying “Sticks and stones will break your bones. But words will never hurt you”, and when I was constantly told at school that I was ugly and stupid, my well meaning older brothers would basically tell me to toughen up and fight back.

I know from personally experiences that words can have a great affect, and to this day I still struggle with the pain of those words that were spoken to me. In fact I remember one particular time when someone said to me “You’re ugly, just like your dad”, that even to this day when someone says “You look like your dad”, even though they mean it as a compliment, what I hear is “You’re ugly.”

However, I know that God has been working through that pain in my life, because I don’t have any bitterness against those who bullied me. But there is still much healing to be done.

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