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What is this telling us about words of affirmation?

A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. I can definitely say that, based on some of the things that come out…

This is a great message for how to not do damage to a WoA partner by misusing our words. How can you apply this message this week?

When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. I don’t know about you, but my Words of Affirmation (WoA) spouse is very sensitive to critical words. I’ve found that sometimes criticism sometimes sneaks into my communication even when I don’t intend it to. This happens, at times,…

This came up in a study my wife is doing. It struck me that operating in some of the ways described is the opposite of words of affirmation (judgemental and critical words). James refers back to the Old Testament teaching here in making a key point: James 4:11-12 11 Brothers and sisters, do not slander one…

Proverbs 10:11: The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked. Wicked is a strong word but are you providing your partner a fountain of life with your words or are you sending messages of verbal violence? If you’re doing the latter, the good news comes…

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. This is an important verse for your spouse whose love language is Words of Affirmation (WoA). Answering in a gentle way regardless the circumstances is a good policy. Responding in a harsh way (or using harsh words at all with your WoA…

Proverbs 31:28-29 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.”   I read this as: 1) Recognize the blessing your spouse is in your marriage. 2) Praise them! And do it orally with words! 3) Go Big! Appreciate! Affirm!…

“Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.” I know I need this reminder sometimes. Words matter. Don’t speak in haste. Choose not to use critical words. Choose not to be closed off and use no words. Choose positive, encouraging words of affirmation!