One of the skills of effective conversations is something you can begin implementing right away. This skill is called a process perspective and it involves questions that can change your conversations. While we may have been communicating since before we could form words, the process is actually quite detailed if …

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We were very young when we all learned the power of communication. We cried and a parent came running. As we grew, we learned that saying certain things yielded different responses. Our words have a powerful impact on those around us.  James 3:5, 8-10 (NKJV) tells us that “even so …

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Matthew 11:28-30 tells us that Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my …

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In the other part of my life I’m a professor for graduate students online at Liberty University and Regent University. A few weeks ago I was grading papers about some studies the students conducted this term and one of them was about how AI is encouraging others.  The student studied …

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Remembering important communication quotes, especially those that come from the Bible are important. Because let’s face it—some of the hardest moments in life don’t come from bad intentions, but from poor communication. A misunderstood tone. A text that landed wrong. A conversation that should have brought closeness but instead created …

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There is someone in my life who repeatedly hurts me. I think she means well, but her words always seem to belittle me. While I know holding grudges is not pleasing to God, the repeated wounds refuse to heal. I realize that letting go with forgiveness is the biblical response, …

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Great leaders throughout history have shared one essential trait: excellent communication. Whether they were presidents, prime ministers, business leaders, or activists, the world’s greatest leaders understood that strong communication skills could shape nations, inspire movements, and bring people together around a common vision. Today, communication is one of the most …

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I love reading on just about every topic. While I prefer fiction because I read so much research for my job, I still enjoy good nonfiction. And reading in my area of expertise is always fun. I thought my readers would like a list of best books on communication and …

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When I met my husband, I was a quasi-Christian. I grew up a holiday Catholic and had been exposed to various Christian ideas. But I didn’t really know the Lord. I knew God made me and loved me. I don’t think I was so clear on Jesus’s role in my …

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I don’t want to put others first, even in my marriage. There, I said it. And I do feel bad saying it. But I want you to know that you’re not alone if you’re feeling that way, too. This Christlike notion of putting others’ needs before our own is not …

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