As God would have it, this is the last written blog post by our dear friend, Edurne Mencia. Edurne unexpectedly passed away earlier this month on August 1st. While we rejoice that she is now at home with Jesus, we as a community have been grieving the loss of our dear...

In the midst of trying to think of a way to open our discussion about why encouraging words matter, and about the necessity - and urgency - of speaking them, the unthinkable happened. We unexpectedly lost our beloved friend, LGG translator, leader, and role model...

"Our prayers may be awkward. Our attempts may be feeble. But since the power of prayer is in the one who hears it and not the one who says it, our prayers do make a difference." - Max Lucado I think one of the biggest lies many of us are listening to in this critical...

Every few months I find myself tempted to delete all of my social media accounts. The negative energy overwhelms me. Facebook starts to suck my joy away, and  I grow tired of scrolling through superficial Instagram selfies and beat myself up for not having a Pinterest...

When we think about speaking truth to each other we often think about words that make us feel good, that put a smile on our face and brighten someones day. We think about reminding each other about the truth found in God’s Word in order to encourage someone in their...

We live in a time when our thoughts and opinions can be shared throughout the world at a moment’s notice, with little to no accountability. It is easy to forget that we will all have to give an account for every empty word we have ever spoken. "But I tell you that...

The average person considers between 12,000 and 70,000 thoughts in one day, and psychologists estimate that over 70% of what clutters our mind is negative. Dark thoughts can derail us. Some days, I feel like I am riding a crazy train loaded with the wrong words...

Your words matter. The words you speak to others and the words you speak to yourself, they all matter. If you're anything like me, you save your harshest words for yourself. You know those poison-laced words no one else can hear except you. They repeat themselves over...

Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up… God, you say when words are many, sin is not absent (Proverbs 10:19). I spoke too many words today – harsh, tearing down words – and I cannot get them back. Out of my heart’s...

We all struggle with the tongue. Maybe you don’t use the really bad words, maybe you don’t even say any words that are unsavory, but you do struggle with your tongue. Words that are used to complain, gossip, slander, express anger, self-pity or annoyance are all ways...

Over the span of four and a half decades, seasons, places, and people have come in and out of my life, beautifully expanding and diversifying my community over the years. I am a daughter, a sister, a friend, a wife, a mom, a volunteer, an employee, and a few other...

My husband and I have been pastors for 17 years. My husband has always been involved with activities throughout the church, and I am directly involved with the Ministry of Women and Music. In our church we always prioritize the Word of God, so every month I provide a...

God's words are powerful! We know this truth, right? But do we really understand how powerful they are? I think if we did, we'd value being in His Word more and savor them more in our hearts. I mean, when we stop and contemplate the true power of God's words, how can...