"Kind words are like honey - enjoyable and healthful." Proverbs 16:24 TLB

We look for encouragement and inspiration - we crave it. Kind words seem to calm our spirits and set our minds on the right path. People who provide kind words from the heart should be valued. These are the people you want to be around. Their presence sends out light and energy that creates life and growth." Devotional 71, page 184 Lady Wisdom Speaks! by Dr. Catherine Constant

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