Words have the power to build up or tear down, yet James reminds us that the people we speak to have been made in the image of God. In this reflection, Rev Kelleigh explores James 3 through the lenses of Scripture, pastoral ministry, and years of working alongside people carrying trauma, shame, and recovery. This blog considers the connection between worship, the heart, and the way we speak, and invites us to allow God to form our words as well as our lives.