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LET’S TALK FAMILY

For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. —Matthew 12:34b (NKJV)

If you want to change the culture of your home, you have to change the way you communicate.

The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. —Proverbs 18:21 (NIV)

⁵ Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. ⁶ The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. —James 3:5-6 (NIV)

¹⁴ But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. ¹⁵ Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. ¹⁶ For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. ¹⁷ But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. —James 3:14-17 (NIV)

How Do We Change the Way We Communicate in our Family?

1. Understand the differences.

Practical Tips:
• Stuffers – have the courage to say more when you want to walk away.
• Shouters – take a deep breath, hold your words, and don’t be dominated by your feelings.

2. Realize our words are fruit.

Practical Tip:
• Join a Freedom Small Group, and you’ll get some help. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

3. Speak life in your home. It’s a choice.

Practical Tips:
• Start by seeking to understand the other person.
• Recognize that your feelings will lead you astray.
• To speak life is to speak God’s Word and perspective into the situation.