by Larry Wilson | Dec 9, 2024 | Communication, Newsletter, Pets and Faith, Refreshing Faith, Relationships
Tis the season of gift giving. Have you ever considered the gift of correction? Larry talks about the power of constructive correction. The Gift of Correction “Better is open rebuke than hidden love.” ~ Proverbs 27:5 (NIV) George Brett languished in the minor leagues...
by Larry Wilson | Dec 11, 2023 | Christmas, Communication
Today, Larry offers a way to improve our communication with those whom we’ve struggled to connect. “Let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but if there is any good word for edification according to the need of the moment, say that so that it will give...
by Debbie W. Wilson | May 29, 2023 | Communication, Life skills, Relationships
“Can I get your opinion on something?” I asked my son. “Why? So you can do the opposite?” I laughed. Sometimes I need to debrief to process my thoughts. But real communication is a two-way street. It should be a reciprocal exchange where both parties leave satisfied....
by Debbie W. Wilson | May 22, 2023 | Battles, Communication, Life skills, Personal Growth, Relationships
My journal flipped to a prayer I’d written earlier that year. “Lord, please help me become a better communicator.” I laughed out loud. I’d just poured my frustrations into my journal after another wearisome attempt to connect with my roommate. God’s answer to my...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Feb 27, 2023 | Broken Relationships, Communication, Refreshing Faith, Relationships
I walked away from a conversation massaging my injured feelings. I felt like the victim of a dozen papercuts. Replaying the conversation offered no insight. What had triggered my friend’s barbs? Another friend said her family member calls to say how much she loves...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jul 16, 2019 | Broken Relationships, Communication, Discernment, Life skills, Wisdom
Have you heard, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all?” While this adage provides a reminder to not gossip, is it biblical? Our family met a delightful woman in Switzerland who offered to show us around. We traveled in two cars. I rode with our...
