title: Words That Heal: 40 Encouraging Stories Inspired by James 3:1-12
author:  Michael Ross 
description: <div>Filled with 40 engaging stories and dozens of relevant Scriptures, this brand-new resource from Back to the Bible shows readers how to &ldquo;tame the tongue&rdquo; and <I>live</I> their witness at home, at work, at church &hellip; everywhere!<I> Words that Heal </I>is ideal for small group studies, family devotions, and personal reflection.<BR></div>
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  ### Chapter One
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Gavin James put down his coffee and looked out over the Dallas skyline. From
  the top floor of the Black Oak Oil building, he could practically see all the
  way to Fort Worth. He knew the view well. The same buildings and trees, the
  same smog hanging over the same traffic jam this time of morning. Even the
  coffee was the same, just like every other morning. He rose long before the
  sun, nightmares chasing away any semblance of peaceful sleep. He always gave
  up and, after a punishing run, came in to the office. His employees thought he
  was dedicated, but the truth was he had nothing better to do.
  
  
  
  
  
  His only reason for smiling anymore was the one person he must stay far, far
  away from.
  
  
  
  
  
  Hannah Craig.
  
  
  
  
  
  _Yeah, you did such a great job staying way far away from her, you idiot. You
  hired her as_ _your admin. Way to keep the girl safe. She’s a whole twenty
  feet away from you eight plus hours_ _a day. Good going, James._
  
  
  
  
  
  The phone ri