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We get it wrong nearly every time we open our mouths

"A bit in the mouth of a horse controls the whole horse. A small rudder on a huge ship in the hands of a skilled captain sets a course in the face of the strongest winds. A word out of your mouth may seem of no account, but it can accomplish nearly anything—or destroy it!" James 3:3-5 You know how they say "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me"? Nothing could be further from the truth. I bet each of us has stored away in ourselves words that were said to us that hurt. Deeply. There impact just as powerful after decades; more so than any punch or kick. Gruesome, yes. But sometimes our words do worse.

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equal_ says:

awesome

posted Apr 14


Matt Gloviak says:

you have many great conceptual photos, this is my favorite, well done!

posted Mar 24


wiseacre | paul armstrong says:

I should offer a class ;-)

I really did wrap my tongue, but not with barbed wire (I'm insane, but not quite that insane). Through many layers, paths, masks, layer effects, brushes and erasers, I got the look I needed.

posted Mar 17

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ParanoiddTimes says:

id take it if you offered a class

posted Apr 23


Esther Havens Photography says:

oh my gosh. how the heck.. you are a genius.

posted Mar 17


Teevio says:

powerful!

posted Mar 13


AnnaG says:

wow. great job.

posted Mar 13


KelsNotChels says:

I work with high school students who are labeled "emotionally disturbed"... some of them have already adopted others opinions of them as who they are.

Terribly sad. Wonderful photo and insight.

posted Mar 13


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