Comments on: Superman and the Power of the “Spoken Word” – Jason Elkins

By: Carol Bruce Collett

Carol Bruce Collett — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:31:07 +0000

Great post Jason. And quite true. Words can be quite powerful, especially when actions back them up.

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 06:53:36 +0000

Great advice…that I got too late this week. I was a real pill today. I have no idea why. Just everything was rubbing me the wrong way. Snapped at Suzanne a couple times and just knew that I should have kept my mouth shut. Words are powerful, and I need to be mindful of that. Thoughts that I express when I’m agitated may seem trivial to me, but they sting those around me.

thanks for the gentle reminder. next time I’m in a funk…rather than writing an article in TCM, you should call me and just tell me to shut the up.

Proverbs 17:27-28

27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. 28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

By: Margie

Margie — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:04:53 +0000

Thanks, I needed to hear what you had to say.

By: David

David — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 06:16:41 +0000

Jason – excellent article filled with many great “words”. The power of God’s word surpasses that of Superman!

I enjoy you posts!

In His grip,

David

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:26:30 +0000

Great post – and very timely with Superman Returns being on FX last night! It’s crazy how my mood is quite dependant on how my wife is speaking to me that day. Makes me wonder how my words have made or broken days for her.

By: Geno

Geno — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:19:21 +0000

Who ever turned down an atta boy? It’s ineresting reading your autobiography that you didn’t write! I read a book a while back called the Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman. They are quality time, words of affirmation, physcial touch, giving gifts and acts of service. This book is highly recommended especially to read with your spouse. It is true that words can be a building block in a marriage as well as the wedge that can divide. Imagine if you’re like me and your main love language is words of affirmation and you don’t receive that at home… Thankfully I have a wife that understands me often better than I do myself.
As usual brother, great article and so simple to do…

By: Callie

Callie — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:45:45 +0000

Wow Jason,

Thank you, for once again warming my heart and not being afraid to share your story to bless others!

Blessings,
Callie

By: dewde

dewde — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:00:13 +0000

good stuff man.

peace|dewde

By: Mike Westendorf

Mike Westendorf — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:22:16 +0000

Needed to hear this today Jason. My wife smashed 6 fingers in the garage door last week. She’s been in a lot of pain obviously and not sleeping well. Her biggest frustration is feeling useless, my biggest frustration is doing extra daddy duties with few thanks (not that I can blame her). Yet really, you’re right on. I’m beat right now, but kind words from her are always better than a “jolt” or pepsi sugared up. Reminding ourselves of this is probably just what she needs too, because she can help by just sharing some extra kind words, which puts the joy back in helping out and probably dulls the pain in her fingers just a bit. Thanks Jason!

By: Dena Alderton

Dena Alderton — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:14:45 +0000

Hear hear Jason! Thanks for the reminder. I will purpose today to speak more life into my family. (it’s hardest for me with my family. I’m plenty encouraging with others!)

Oh, by the way, I’m proud of you.

Blessings to you