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Communication: Redeeming Talk Trouble
When it comes to communication each counseling session begins the same
“We have a communication problem.”
That is true in the most technical sense, but the couple’s understanding of communication is nearly always limited and secularized.
While they may not be talking well to each other, the problem is much deeper than they realize.
Communication problems begin in the heart of the person while reaching into the community of the Trinity.
James asked, “What causes quarrels and conflicts” and then answered his own question in a threefold manner by saying our passions, desires, and coveting ways are the source of our communication problems. (See James 4:1-2)
But communication is more than a heart problem; it is a divine problem. The Trinity is the original communicating community, and we are made in Their image (Genesis 1:26-27).
Though our hearts are broken and stand in need of a biblical rewire, that can only happen when we align our hearts to the divine--the original community.
This eBooklet will walk you through how to do this.
The first chapter will start where all good communication with God. The second chapter will motivate you to branch out by exporting what you have learned to your closest friends.
Finally, in the third chapter, you will have the opportunity to expand your communicative prowess to your greater group of friends.
The goal is that you will be able to build true community with God, with yourself, with your closest friends, and to your extended group of friends. Who knows...maybe the borders of redemptive communication will not stop there.
The most effective way you can use this book is to read slowly, reflectively, and prayerfully while adding journaling and daily practice to your list of habits.
I would not recommend reading just to be reading.
At the end of each chapter, I have “call to action” opportunities specifically designed to challenge you to work this content into your soul.
“Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” - Philippians 2:12-13
It would be best if you had a friend, spouse, or mentor that you could immediately share this content with.
Finally, if you want to become a more effective communicator then start communicating more effectively today.
Let the “call to action” opportunities work for you.
Too often books are read and then shelved. I would not recommend you do that with this book. Your goal is not to notch your “book belt” as though you are on a quest to read books for the sake of reading books.
Make your aim to be changed. That may mean you read this eBooklet several times. Maybe it becomes the source material for your small group meetings. Perhaps you’ll want to teach a class using this content or maybe preach a sermon series.
I appeal to you to not let the words in this eBooklet rest. Use them often. Share them with your friends. I promise that if you can practically grasp this content, which will be measured by how well you talk to those who are closest to you, then your life and relationships will change.
That is my prayer for you and your friends.
Rick
“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” - Ephesians 4:29
“We have a communication problem.”
That is true in the most technical sense, but the couple’s understanding of communication is nearly always limited and secularized.
While they may not be talking well to each other, the problem is much deeper than they realize.
Communication problems begin in the heart of the person while reaching into the community of the Trinity.
James asked, “What causes quarrels and conflicts” and then answered his own question in a threefold manner by saying our passions, desires, and coveting ways are the source of our communication problems. (See James 4:1-2)
But communication is more than a heart problem; it is a divine problem. The Trinity is the original communicating community, and we are made in Their image (Genesis 1:26-27).
Though our hearts are broken and stand in need of a biblical rewire, that can only happen when we align our hearts to the divine--the original community.
This eBooklet will walk you through how to do this.
The first chapter will start where all good communication with God. The second chapter will motivate you to branch out by exporting what you have learned to your closest friends.
Finally, in the third chapter, you will have the opportunity to expand your communicative prowess to your greater group of friends.
The goal is that you will be able to build true community with God, with yourself, with your closest friends, and to your extended group of friends. Who knows...maybe the borders of redemptive communication will not stop there.
The most effective way you can use this book is to read slowly, reflectively, and prayerfully while adding journaling and daily practice to your list of habits.
I would not recommend reading just to be reading.
At the end of each chapter, I have “call to action” opportunities specifically designed to challenge you to work this content into your soul.
“Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” - Philippians 2:12-13
It would be best if you had a friend, spouse, or mentor that you could immediately share this content with.
Finally, if you want to become a more effective communicator then start communicating more effectively today.
Let the “call to action” opportunities work for you.
Too often books are read and then shelved. I would not recommend you do that with this book. Your goal is not to notch your “book belt” as though you are on a quest to read books for the sake of reading books.
Make your aim to be changed. That may mean you read this eBooklet several times. Maybe it becomes the source material for your small group meetings. Perhaps you’ll want to teach a class using this content or maybe preach a sermon series.
I appeal to you to not let the words in this eBooklet rest. Use them often. Share them with your friends. I promise that if you can practically grasp this content, which will be measured by how well you talk to those who are closest to you, then your life and relationships will change.
That is my prayer for you and your friends.
Rick
“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” - Ephesians 4:29
67 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 23, 2016
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About the author
Rick Thomas
131 books1 followerRick has been training in the Upstate of South Carolina since 1997. After several years as a counselor and pastor, he founded and launched his own training organization in order to encourage and equip people for more effective living.
In the early ‘90s he earned a BA in Theology. Later he earned a BS in Education. In 1993 he was ordained into Christian ministry, and in 2000 he graduated with a MA in Counseling. In 2006 he was recognized as a Fellow with Association of Certified Biblical Counselors.
Today his organization reaches people in every country through training, blogging, podcasting, counseling, and coaching. His cyber home is RickThomas.Net
In the early ‘90s he earned a BA in Theology. Later he earned a BS in Education. In 1993 he was ordained into Christian ministry, and in 2000 he graduated with a MA in Counseling. In 2006 he was recognized as a Fellow with Association of Certified Biblical Counselors.
Today his organization reaches people in every country through training, blogging, podcasting, counseling, and coaching. His cyber home is RickThomas.Net
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December 24, 2020
Great lessons on Biblical communication
Thinking this book would be full of the dos and donts of communication, I found it was much deeper. Looking forward to sharing this read with friends and family.
Thinking this book would be full of the dos and donts of communication, I found it was much deeper. Looking forward to sharing this read with friends and family.
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