We often hide behind screen and written words, eager to attack and tear down. In this letter, the editors make the argument that perhaps now is the time for spoken words. There’s something about looking someone in the eye when you tell them hard news. It teaches you to be kind, even as you are firm and faithful. To read the entire magazine, visit cph.org/witness to subscribe.

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