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Shawn Wasson

Dr. Shawn Wasson is senior pastor of Bethany Baptist Church.

Use wisely: There is power in words

Saturday, February 29, 2020

When I was in my late teens, my grandfather provided me with a subscription to Reader's Digest. One of my favorite sections of the periodical was the "Word Power" quiz. I enjoyed learning new words as much as finding out how many I already knew. It is good to increase our vocabulary. Good word choices help us to communicate more effectively. Poor word choices or a limited vocabulary can cost us in many ways.

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