Rev. Jeff Jones’s wife, the English teacher, says, “commas matter.” She asks her students to consider the difference between “Let’s eat, Carol” and “Let’s eat Carol.” If a comma can make the difference between an invitation to lunch and cannibalism, imagine how much difference our choice of words will make.

Rev. Jones’ sermon is NOT about compassionate communication, dirty words, or political correctness. Instead, it is an invitation, with ample examples, to consider how our language can both reflect and shape our attitudes.

Worship Associate: Steve Compton