Search results for: "communication" (27)

A Soft Response

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A harsh response to an offense is like gasoline on a fire. A soft response is known to cool many a hot moment…in the...

Be Where You Are

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An associate of mine recently witnessed an all-too-common scene: four people at a restaurant table, deep in conversation...

Investing in Others (James 4:1–12)

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Although James uses the metaphor of adultery, he is talking about selfish ambition in general. In the workplace, one...

Greet People by Name (3 John 13–15)

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The letter ends with the same thought that concludes 2 John. John has things to communicate that would be better said...

The Value of Communicating In Person (2 John 12–13)

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John ends the letter by saying that he wants to continue the conver­sation in person. “Although I have much to write...

Aaron’s Blessing for the People (Numbers 6:22–27)

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One of the chief roles of the Levites is invoking God’s blessing. God ordains these words for the priestly blessing:...

“You Shall Not Make Wrongful Use of the Name of the LORD Your God” (Exodus 20:7)

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The third commandment literally prohibits God’s people from making “wrongful use” of the name of God. This need...

Authentic Communication Requires Truthtelling

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Truthtelling is essential for authentic communication to occur, and makes genuine interaction between people possible....

The Wise Worker Guards the Tongue (Proverbs)

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The Valiant Woman exercises care in what she says and how she speaks. The proverbs remind us that “to watch over mouth...

Taming the Tongue (James 3:1–12)

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James follows up his practical guidance about listening (see James 1:19–21) with similar advice about speaking. Here...

Best of Daily Reflections: The Three Gatekeepers

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These three questions hold extraordinary power.

Best of Daily Reflections: Use the Power of Your Words for Good

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As you may recall, in Ephesians 4:22-24 our life in Christ is pictured as a matter of putting off the old self and...