TY - BOOK AU - Koch,Ruth N AU - Haugk,Kenneth C. TI - Speaking the truth in love: how to be an assertive Christian SN - 9780963383112 AV - BV4647 PY - 1992/// CY - St. Louis, Missouri PB - Stephen Ministries KW - Assertiveness (Psychology) KW - Religious aspects KW - Christianity KW - Christian life N1 - 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; 2 ER -