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Fighting Words Aren't Wise Words

No one likes to lose an argument. Gentle words turn away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger. How do you control the urge to fight?

Shaping a Toddler's Communication Skills

Children can learn the language of love, compassion, and forgiveness. How are you communicating that?

The Communication Bond

Communication is a major bonding force that builds love and acceptance. Do your words and actions do that?

Out of a Critical Pit

Bad habits are hard to break. But the bad habit of poor communication can be broken, if you know where to begin.

Curb Criticism with Creativity and Self-Control

Can you be kind and forgiving when all you feel is anger? With God's help, you can.

Resolve Conflict with Communications

Criticism, blame, anger, jealousy, and fear can shut down conversation. How do you enter a conversation when confronted with an issue?

Communication Builds a Bridge to Joy

Successful marriages are not conflict-free. Honor differences as assets rather than liabilities.

An Open Door to Communication

Lack of constructive communication is the leading cause of conflict in relationships. Do you know HOW to communicate?

Turn off Distractions for Better Communication

The best communication takes place when each person is engaged and willing to participate. So, how can you do that?

Communicate What you Think, Feel and Need

It takes time and emotional energy to be a good communicator. Good communication starts with listening.

Communicate for Happiness and Contentment

Good communication builds a bridge for understanding oneself and others. How do you communicate?

Communication; What you Say and How you Say it, Matters

Relationships succeed and sometimes fail. Words are just one part of connecting the right way.

Don't "Push the Envelope" of Your Life

Here's a question for you. Do you believe in boundaries? God does.

Discovering God's Purpose

Purpose creates and sustains momentum for success. Have you discovered your purpose?

Making Your Life Count

Do you understand your purpose in life? Listen with your heart to discover it.

Called from Obscurity

The world is in need of heroes, for unhappy is a world that has none. Be ready to demonstrate your gifts and talents when Jesus calls on you.

Strength for Heroic Action

Are you a hero? Sometimes life calls upon us to do heroic things. So how would you handle that?

Depending on God for Help

Life IS fragile, but we are capable of managing intense hardships.

Wait in Faith and Hope, not in Desperation

Desperation requires drastic change. Only those who leave behind everything can hope for escape.

Vindication vs. Condemnation

So, how do you respond to conflict, with anger or prayer?

A Bridge to Deliverance

Have you ever asked God for the strength to be humble?

Crisis: Danger or Opportunity?

God doesn't send us despair in order to kill us, but to awaken us to a new life.

Crisis = God's Opportunity

Focusing on God's presence, will give you the strength and courage to move through any adversity.

Seeing a Small Flicker of God's Light

God's love penetrates even the deepest darkness.

Walk Anew with God

Has a friend ever betrayed you? So, how do you handle betrayal?

Seek God-Accept Boundaries

Even if you turn your back on God, He will never turn his back on you.

Seek Justice - Not Revenge

We have now packed 2020 into a box, and put away the issues and hardships. What are your dreams for the new year?

Stay on Track

It's transition time we begin a new year. What are you doing to stay on track?

The Prerogative to Choose

We are all given the prerogative to choose how we live our lives. So, with the new year right around the corner, who are you relying on to help make good choices?

© 2020 Olen C. Baker