Christian Integration
The value of good communication is seen within many Christian ideals. Many Biblical passages emphasize the importance of good communication, such as speaking the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15) and being quicker to listen than to speak (James 1:19).
FAITH ENRICHMENT: If faith is important to your relationship, consider how the then consider how your faith affects your communication with each other. Are you speaking the truth in love?
SPEAKING: Take turns speaking
THE: next thing you say isn’t what is most important. Really listen to your partner, don’t be self-centered just thinking of the next thing to say
TRUTH: Don’t make assumptions, make sure you understand what is true about each other
IN: Increase understanding by slowing down the conversation
LOVE: Infuse difficult conversations with loving statements