We've probably all experienced the power that words can carry to affect us, either for better or for worse.

While it may sound tough when it's yelled across the playground, the sing-song rhyme of sticks and stones doesn't hold up to the reality of life.

Words do affect us. And this Sunday, our study of James confronted us with reality checks about the power of our words.

Destructive words were a problem in Jame's day, and as we look at our world today not much has changed.

As we'll see in this message, the Bible has timeless truths that speak honestly and directly in ways that impact our own lives today.