Publisher's Synopsis
This book is about the power of the tongue, the words we use in everyday life. The language of anger, discontent, judgment, derision, and many other kinds of verbal expression hurt us and others when used without control. The content of this book is fully biblical, based on Proverbs 18:21 (Death and life are in the power of the tongue.) and James 3:6 (And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity). There are over 120 Bible quotes, yet the book is written for all readers, including non-believers. You will be confronted with the truth about destructive speech habits you may have without being aware of their devastating effect on your own soul and on those around you. They make you a victim of your own tongue and might also victimize others. It is very important to set boundaries to the way you address others as well as the way you allow those around you to speak to you. Honestly facing the problem and accepting the challenge to work on it may change your life. Since its publication in Poland, this book has received excellent reviews from many readers of different ages and walks of life. It is practical and very straightforward in the way it tackles this crucial issue in our lives. From the cover: If the things you say and the way you say them continue to negatively affect you and the people around you, you may be falling victim to your own tongue. Even worse, one of your loved ones might also be falling victim to your tongue. There is power in the tongue to encourage, express love and kindness. Yet on the contrary to humiliate, hurt, kill hope, torment with grumbling, mock, despise and pronounce unjust judgment.You have only one life. Don't let your own or someone else's tongue spoil its beauty, destroy your relationships and rob you of what God has planned for you. Are you brave enough to take an honest look at the way you use your tongue? Are you living within limits which provide security for you and those around you? Are you ready to stop the devastating avalanche caused by the bad habits of your own or someone else's tongue? "In this concise and practical book, author Irena Wilkosz relates a wealth of information on such a vital topic that impacts all of us and our relationships. She utilizes biblical truth that anyone can grasp in order to see real change for forming positive habits with speech, and heart change. Every individual can pick this work up and gain valuable guidance to improve every area of their life because our communication with others is such an essential key in all we are and do!" Dr. Melissa Swearengin, M.A.C.S, M.Div., D.MinAuthor, Founder of Whitestone Ministries About the author: Irena Wilkosz grew up in Eastern Europe during the Communist Era. Since her youth, she was involved in missions and church planting in Czechoslovakia, USSR and Poland. She has graduated from University of Education in Cracow, Poland, with MA in Education, and from Luther Rice College and Seminary in the U.S., with MA in Counseling. An experienced teacher and counselor, she has been serving alongside her husband who has been pastoring for nearly 20 years in various cities in Poland. They both are actively involved in the Ministry for the Persecuted Church, which they established in 2004 and have widely developed since.Irena has been speaking at many women's conferences and ministering to women, couples and families for many years. She is passionate about inspiring people to live and serve the Lord with their whole heart and without compromise. She is a mother of two wonderful boys; her older son has grown up to serve the Lord with the same passion he has seen in his parents. Irena's first book, Victim of the Tongue, published in Poland in 2018, was very well received. The topic she chose proved to be on demand across the age spectrum, among believers as well as those not practicing faith, struggling with verbal abuse in their relationships.
