Do you know someone who can’t seem to get control of his or her tongue? Do you personally struggle with gossiping, criticizing, speaking careless words that tear down rather than build up? In the first of four articles on the power of edifying speech, Dr. Don Dunlap discusses biblical ways to practically tame the tongue.

Dr. Don Dunlap, a pioneer in the placement of Pastoral Counselors in the offices of Christian physicians, has conducted over twenty thousand appointments during his ministerial career. His counseling practice includes adults, children and families in crisis. Dr. Dunlap is committed to facilitating a network of telephone counselors. His goal is to provide help for the many people unable to meet face to face with a competent Bible-based counselor. For a complete library of Dr. Dunlap’s articles, indexed by topic, go to Family Counseling Ministries. You may also make an appointment for personal telephone counseling by clicking on Family Counseling Ministries. Family Counseling Ministries is a Christianity.com ministry Partner.

• Your Words: Do They Start Fires or Heal Hearts?
  We need to understand how our careless words have the potential to devastate and destroy others.
• Do Your Words Give Grace to the Hearer?
  Review a Listening Etiquette Checklist and determine how to encourage others with your speech.
• How to Have Edifying Speech
  When we violate the biblical principles that relate to the use of the tongue, we harm others.
• Want to be an Encourager? Here’s How!
  Want to understand how to speak edifying words? Read some practical suggestions for building others up.