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Our tongues are weapons of mass destruction. They dissolve marriages, friendships, churches and businesses. Reputations and our hopes can be dashed from the power that comes from a simple utterance. We're instructed by the Bible that the world is full of death and entropy since we're under the power of the evil one. However, engaging in this darkness can be combatted by speaking life into the environment. Since we speak an average of 20,000 words per day, and 860.3 million words over our lifetime we can have an influence in our lives. Whether we use them for good or for evil is another matter. James 3:5-6 tells us, "Though the tongue is a small part of the body, it boasts great things. And the tongue is a fire." God has relegated us with the responsibility when it comes to the words we use and He keeps a record of every careless statement we may deliver. When we use positive words and act with kindness towards people, we cancel out the negativity. Inste...

Everything was perfect between you after you were tied in the knot. In fact years after your wedding, you were enjoying each other’s company and exchanging sweet nothings. You had every reason, then, to believe that your dream marriage is going to last forever. But here is a twist waiting for you… You both have suddenly started bickering over petty issues and a feeling of niggling between you two is growing at an alarming rate. The innocuous arguments that kept your love like an eternal burning flame till now, have turned into bouts of intermittent altercations. There was a time when you used to fall head over heels for each other, now you are finding it difficult even to get along. Is this what is mirroring your own life now a days? Are you experiencing a similar change of emotion and attitude for your partner? Well, I would suggest you keep reading the article, for you might find something constructive in the end to save your relationship. Ups and downs are common...

A key component in any relationship, especially a romantic one, is communication. It is imperative to have strong lines of communication open and functional if you want a relationship to have any chance of being successful. The first step in improving and developing a strong relationship is taking the initiative and discussing important topics. Here are the six relationship topics people don’t discuss until it’s too late. FINANCES It’s important to be on the same page when it comes to the finances. Discuss what money is coming in, going out and the investment decisions being made. Most couples argue about money, at some point in their relationship but the key is developing a solution. Come up with a budget that allows both parties to be equally involved and allows each individual to have an opportunity to voice their feedback. TRUST As ironic as it may be, a lot of couples do not discuss their issues with trust un...