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A Little Give and Take: How Words Shape Our Worship Worlds
Marc Nelesen

How we describe realities matter, and the words and images we use matter much. Our language not only describes a given reality, but in some ways, also designs it. Word and image choices not only say something about the world, but also point others in the direction the world could go.

Words make and shape space for things to happen.  Words can open up cathedrals of space that invite awe and wonder. Words can also be narrow and pointed; some words—depending on their deployment strategy—can even sting with laser-guided precision. In sum, words can be used for healing and for harm; as such, they cut both ways.

Worship words work this way too. 

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