The gift of words
Dr Alan Wilson explores why communication is vital for building our relationship with God and others and illuminates the multifaceted power of words.
If talking was an Olympic sport, you and I could probably think of a few people who would be serious contenders for a medal! Estimates vary, but a 2007 study suggested that, on average, we use some 16,000 words in a day (the popular claim which you may have seen – that women far outtalk men – is disputed!).
Of course, averages being averages, some of us, whether because of circumstances or personality, will land well short while others will exceed their daily quota!
The ability to communicate is a significant part of our humanity. Communications expert Richard Almonte claims that communication with others is vital for our physical health, for meeting our...
it is one that we share with Him. Other species may be able to communicate (did you know that bees dance?), and even understand and mimic human language (just think of dogs and parrots), but...
How should we use this God- given capacity?
The gift of words
Before Adam and Eve spoke in Eden, God had spoken Eden (and a whole lot more) into existence. Talking men and women are following the example of a talking God: a God whose word came to various...
