Speaking Truth In Love
by David Powlison
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You probably speak 20,000 words a day, give or take, and each one influences those who listen. No wonder God has so much to say about our words. We are all counselors, whether we realize it or not! Speaking Truth in Love is a blueprint for communication that strengthens community in Christ. The principles outlined in this pivotal work are specific to counseling, yet extend to marriage, family, friendship, business, and the church. Have you ever wondered how to be a more effective counselor? show more Have you ever looked for a better way to talk to difficult people? Have you ever wanted to express faith and love more naturally in your relationships? Practical in its approach yet comprehensive in its scope, Speaking Truth in Love is sure to become required reading for anyone interested in pursuing a career as a counselor or anyone else who longs for ways to redeem relationships. show lessTags
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David Powlison (1949-2019) was a teacher, a counselor, and the executive director of the Christian Counseling Educational Foundation. He received, his PhD from the University of Pennsylvania and was the senior editor of the Journal of Biblical Counseling. He wrote a number of books, including How Does Sanctification Work?; Making All Things New; show more and God's Grace in Your Suffering. show less
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- Epigraph
- We pray for you always, that our God will . . . fulfill every desire for goodness and the work of faith with power. -- 2 Thess. 1:11
- Dedication
- To Dodie Powlison, my mother and a most companionable friend, with a lifetime of gratitude for your eminent good sense
- First words
- PREFACE: It's hard enough to think right, but it's harder to live right.
I suppose that all of us who try to help people find ourselves marveling at how mere words, the simplest actions, and the most subtle interpersonal attitudes can have such profount effects on others. - Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)PREFACE: Speaking Truth in Love seeks to recapture how the dynamics of fruitful mutual counseling characterize a church that functions as a community.
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)In any case, my hope and prayer is that our God will fulfill all your desires for goodness and the work of your faith with power.
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