Question: Do your words stir up discord or bring peace? Scripture: “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” — Proverbs 15:1 (NIV) Fact:   "Violent language often is as deadly as a lethal weapon.” Every word we speak carries weight. It can either be a spark that ignites conflict or a balm that brings healing. In moments of tension, our instinct may be to defend, correct, or retaliate—but Scripture calls us to something higher: peace. Ask yourself: Do my words stir up discord or bring peace? Do they reflect frustration or faith? Judgment or gentleness? In the words of Tom Hanks in Life, Hope and Truth - "When I was a little boy, my mother taught me: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” I’ve thought about that many times, but it just isn’t true. As well-intentioned as the statement may be, words do hurt! Words are incredibly potent. Wise King Solomon knew that, writing, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue”...