Speaking the truth in love : how to be an assertive Christian /

Koch, Ruth N,

Speaking the truth in love : how to be an assertive Christian / [print] Ruth N. Koch, Kenneth C. Haugk. - St. Louis, Missouri : Stephen Ministries, (c)1992. - 200 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.

Passive, aggressive, and assertive -- The assertive life-style -- What is assertiveness for? -- Jesus lived assertively -- Using the whole counsel of God -- Assertive prayer, praise, and admonition -- Deciding if, when, and where to be assertive -- What to "say" when you want to be assertive -- What to "do" when you want to be assertive -- How to make requests -- Granting, refusing, or negotiating requests -- Offering and receiving criticism -- Expressing and receiving anger -- Offering and receiving compliments and appreciation -- Expressing and receiving affection -- The assertive choice of passive or aggressive behavior -- Prepare to behave assertively -- A large bag of gold coins -- Appendices. Assertiveness inventory -- Basic human rights.



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Assertiveness (Psychology)--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Christian life.

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