A Matter of Life and Death

Many of us were raised hearing, “Life and death are in the power of the tongue,” but never taught how to recognize the devastation of emotional and verbal abuse. In this raw and honest reflection, the author explores how deeply words can wound—far beyond what fists ever could—and why the Church must stop minimizing this form of harm. This piece is a rally cry for truth-telling, healing, and restoration—for individuals, families, and the Body of Christ itself.