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.