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It's a ministry of the James Dobson Family Institute, supported by listeners just like you.

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Well, welcome to Family Talk, the broadcast division of the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute.

I'm Roger Marsh.

Have you ever noticed how certain words can completely change the direction of someone's day?

A simple, you can do this to a nervous child before a school presentation or an unexpected,

I'm proud of you from a parent, even a genuine thank you to a

grocery store clerk who's been on her feet all day long. You know, words do carry extraordinary

power. They can lift spirits that have been crushed by disappointment. They can breathe

courage into hearts paralyzed by fear. Or sadly, they can also tear down in seconds what took years to build up.

In Proverbs 1821, we read that life and death is in the tongue, and those who love it will eat

its fruit. Today on Dr. James Dobson's family talk, we're sharing a timeless message from the late

Florence Littower about the

incredible gift of encouragement. Florence grew up during the Great Depression in just three

rooms behind her father's general store, and yet from these humble beginnings, she became

a best-selling author. She wrote 40 books, including the classic Personality Plus, which sold

more than 1.5 million copies.

Now, in July of 2020, Florence Littower passed away at the age of 92, but the wisdom she

shared continues to transform lives even today. In the presentation you're about to hear,

you'll hear her talk about her book called Silver Boxes,

the Gift of Encouragement.

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