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The Fruit of Your Words

Posted on July 18, 2026 by Bryan Hodge

“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit” (Proverbs 18:21). The tongue has power. (1) It has power to harm and kill. Consider the following from the book of … Continue reading →

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