Bestselling Author Nelson Searcy Releases Tongue Pierced From David C Cook Jan. 1

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Dec. 11, 2014 - PRLog -- Mentor to pastors and bestselling author Nelson Searcy,releases Tongue Pierced: How the Words You Speak Transform the Life You LiveJan. 1 from David C Cook. Written with Jennifer Dykes Henson, the book is based on one of Searcy’s most-requested audio resources by the same name and is meant to help readers take control of their words and build a better life. The core message of the book includes a “30-Day No Cursing Challenge.”

Words form the future (“I have a dream…”) and symbolize international milestones (“Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!”). Words ignite cultural clashes (think Dan T. Cathy and the Chic-fil-A controversy) and bind us to one another (“I do”). Words have the power to create our atmosphere; they ignite psychological connections; they shape our thinking, determine our actions and ultimately construct our reality. Foul language, curses and negative words have harmful consequences while well-chosen words bring life.

“Too few people understand the ability they have to influence their own circumstances with every word they choose to speak,” says Searcy. “Perhaps the most interesting thing about our words is that they are a direct reflection of what’s in our heart. Jesus said, ‘Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.’ The words that fall from our lips not only create the environment we live in, they are also windows to the condition of our inner being.

“So here’s the unavoidable truth we face every day: The quality of our language directly correlates to the quality of our existence, as it reflects the state of our heart,” continues Searcy. “When we understand that reality, we can improve our lives exponentially by choosing to operate within its truth.”

Tongue Pierced is a practical guide for understanding the important role the tongue plays in everyday life, and how we can use its power to create the present circumstances, meaningful relationships and eternal significance. The information and principles in Tongue Pierced detail how readers can take control of the words they speak and begin using them to build lives filled with purpose, peace and love.

Ideal for both personal and small group study, Tongue Pierced includes a series of reflection/discussion questions at the end of each chapter. These questions will drive readers to carefully examine the language choices they make on a daily basis and help them discover how changing the way they speak can transform their reality. To facilitate those who would like to study Tongue Pierced in a group setting, there is also a dedicated website being developed now for group leaders that will feature additional discussion questions, audio teaching and more.

“There’s nothing you can do to make God love you more or that could cause him to love you less,” adds Searcy.  “How frequently you do or don’t let a curse word escape from your lips doesn’t earn you brownie points or give you black marks in his eyes. It’s the other way around. Pure language isn’t a requirement of a close walk with God; it’s a result.”

About Nelson Searcy:
Nelson Searcyis the Founding and Lead Pastor of The Journey Church. Started in New York City in 2002, this groundbreaking church sees the majority of its growth coming from new believers and currently meets in several locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens, NY, with additional locations in San Francisco, CA and Boca Raton, FL. Author of over 80 church leadership resources, including 14 best-selling books, Searcy is also an experienced teacher, coach and leadership strategist. Before starting The Journey Church, he served as the Director of the Purpose Driven Community at Saddleback Church, in Orange County, CA. He is further the founder of ChurchLeaderInsights.com (http://www.churchleaderinsights.com/), the Church Leadership Training ministry of Nelson Searcy and The Journey.

Earning a B.S. in Psychology and B.A. in Religious Studies from Gardner Webb University and a Masters of Divinity with Philosophy focus (M.Div.) from Duke University, Searcy’s time in academia also includes study at North Carolina State University, Southeastern Theological Seminary, Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity and Southern Theological Seminary (Louisville, KY). Nelson and his family live in Boca Raton, FL.

About Jennifer Dykes Henson:
Jennifer Dykes Hensonis a freelance writer based in New York City. In addition to serving as a writer/producer and ministry consultant to organizations across the East Coast, Jennifer previously worked with Dr. Charles Stanley as the Marketing Communications Manager for In Touch Ministries in Atlanta, Georgia.

About David C Cook:
David C Cook is a leading nonprofit resource provider serving the global Church with life-transforming, Christ-centered materials. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with offices in Illinois, Canada and the United Kingdom, David C Cook’s resources are published in over 150 languages and distributed in more than 160 countries. Originally founded in 1875 as a curriculum publisher, today David C Cook publishes numerous bestselling fiction and non-fiction books from a variety of award-winning authors. It is also a leading provider of worship music through its Integrity Music label, which produces over one-third of the top 100 praise and worship songs sung around the world. Additional information can be found at www.davidccook.com.