Words are powerful. With our tongues, we can build up or break down. We can continue to throw shade and let our contempt for others hurt, defame, mislead and ruin or, through the love of Jesus, let our words be agents of healing, encouragement and growth. It’s time to look at the ways we throw verbal punches and how we can respond when the blows land on us. So lace up those gloves, pop in that mouth guard and get ready to learn this Sunday for Week 1 of #ThrowingShade. See y'all Sunday!