From sparks to raging fire: the awful power of the tongue -- Squabbles, spats, and such: how to communicate with family, friends, and other necessary people -- Stop filling the gap: learning to listen -- Zip it and pray: how to talk to God before you talk to others -- Motives and manners: it's not just what you say; it's why and how you say it -- Behind the screen: controlling your digital tongue -- But I'm just sharing a prayer request: stopping gossip and hearsay -- Lying, loving, and people pleasing: on flattery and speaking the truth in love -- Hurling hate or healing hearts: containing your anger -- Something to talk about: wonderful ways to use your words -- Gotta have the last word: tips and tricks for tempering the tongue

"From Bible times to modern times women have struggled with their words. What to say and how to say it. What not to say. When it is best to remain silent. And what to do when you've said something you wish you could now take back. In this book, a woman whose mouth has gotten her into loads of trouble shares the hows (and how-not-tos) of dealing with the tongue"--Amazon.com

Using Biblical examples as well as her own personal stories, Ehman shares the hows-- and how-not-tos-- of dealing with the tongue