Category Archives: Communication

When counseling others…

Posted on January 1, 2020 by

Consider some practical guidelines for being an effective friend when giving counsel to others. Continue reading →

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My father always told me I was stupid

Posted on March 25, 2019 by

“I guess it goes back to the way my father treated me. He always told me that I was   stupid and would never amount to anything. Whenever I did something wrong, he would angrily ask, … Continue reading →

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3 approaches to leadership and parenting

Posted on February 7, 2019 by

Some relationships are difficult because we approach them using the wrong method of communication. Effective approaches to communication vary with different people and situations. Three approaches are helpful to consider. Directive Consulting Free-Rein Our goal should be to identify the … Continue reading →

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Liabilities in my work

Posted on June 14, 2018 by

Good words for those who use many words! Continue reading →

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Five resources on perspective, attitude and speech

Posted on April 26, 2017 by

Attitude is important in our relationships. Check out the following resources on perspective, attitude and speech. Continue reading →

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Six important resources for relationships

Posted on April 25, 2017 by

Resources to help when relationships become difficult. Continue reading →

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Three approaches to communication and leadership

Posted on February 20, 2017 by

Sometimes we’re not seeing the results we desire in relationships because we fail to recognize that different situations call for different approaches to communication and leadership. Continue reading →

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Do you understand common grace?

Posted on March 11, 2016 by

How do we remain serious about lines between belief and unbelief (between those who live in the boundaries of saving grace and those who do not), while at the same time showing active appreciation for all that is good, beautiful and outside of those boundaries? Continue reading →

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Eight point communication agreement

Posted on April 14, 2015 by

Eight guidelines for better communication! Continue reading →

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Four negative patterns of communication

Posted on April 9, 2015 by

Four negative patterns of communication that hurt good relationships. Continue reading →

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