That's Not What I Meant: Words that Hurt, Words that Heal

If you've ever been encouraged by a compliment or shamed by an insult, you know that words wield power.Tim Stafford offers simple, effective and biblical strategies for harnessing that power. You can change the way you feel, act, and relate. Learn to choose your words with care, say the right thing at the right time, avoid misunderstandings, and encourage others with words that penetrate.

Chapter Headings:
A Way to Change Your Life
Taking Inventory
Toxic Talk: Harsh Words and Lies
The Power of Praise
Conversational Junk Food: Flattery, Bragging and Gossip
Talking about Trouble
The Right Word at the Right Time
The Power of Words
Selected Scriptures on Words

That's Not What I Meant is practical and filled with personal stories. It explains Scriptural principles for action from the book of Proverbs, from James, and from the teachings of Jesus.