Books : Speaking the Truth in Love
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by: Kenneth C. Haugk, Ruth Koch
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 248.4
EAN: 9780963383112
ISBN: 0963383116
Label: Stephen Ministries
Manufacturer: Stephen Ministries
Number Of Pages: 200
Publication Date: 1992-09
Publisher: Stephen Ministries
Sales Rank: 67292
Studio: Stephen Ministries
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Rating: - Be assertive, not aggressive.
This is a wonderfully-written book for those of us who find it difficult to express our own needs. Placed in a Christian context, this book removes the guilt from not agreeing with people. Its premise is based on good, sound psychology: we all are valuable individuals, worthy of being treated with respect. Also, it reminds us that the responsibility is our own for helping others to understand what we want/need. Easy reading.
Rating:  - Easy-to-read introduction to Assertive living
Ruth Koch is a counselor, social worker, and educator; Ken Haugk is a pastor and the founder of Stephen Ministries (an organization that exists to equip church members in basic counseling and listening skills in order to be of service during others' difficult times). "Speaking the Truth in Love" is one book in the training curriculum and focuses on how one can grow to be more assertive.
Assertiveness can be defined as "moving toward one's self as you move toward another person." This ... Read More
Rating: - Speaking the Truth in Love
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The book is just what I need at this point in my life and I am very happy I chose the book.
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Rating: - Incredibly practical tool for interpersonal communication
Before reading this book, I suffered from a sort of horror of non-fiction. However, Speaking The Truth in Love is non-threatening, practical, and attainable. The principles shared are deep, loving, and in no way narrow. Given a fair chance, they can be life changing. Encouragement to true assertiveness that respects others as well as yourself is gently but firmly emphasized. The Christian community especially would do well to assimilate its principles into classes, small groups, and requested ... Read More
Rating: - Wow, what a lesson to learn!
I never really knew I could be assertive. Thanks to this book, I am now lovingly assertive. This book focuses on teaching you to be Christ-like in your assertiveness. It's a must read for anyone who wants to be more Christ-like!!
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