Between the Words)

Build stronger relationships, increase your influence on others, and express your feelings more effectively by becoming a perceptive listener. Would you like to build stronger relationships, increase your influence on others, express your feelings more effectively, or minister to others by helping them talk about ideas, problems, and decisions that need resolving? Between the Words shows how you can reap all of these benefits through perceptive listening. It gives specific, practical help on becoming the kind of active listener who reflects the likeness of a listening God. With quizzes, journaling opportunities, and accessible insight from Dr. Norm Wakefield, this book covers how to: " use the power of questions " motivate people to listen to you " listen for feelings, ideas, and meaning " minimize miscommunication and reduce relational struggles " hear and respond to God "This is the finest book I've ever read on listening. It is insightful, practical, and grounded on Scripture. What a difference it would make if every person followed the teaching of this volume!" H. Norman Wright, author; licensed marriage, family, and child therapist "Between the Words is unbelievably insightful! With his trademark warmth and grace, Dr. Wakefield has delivered a practical, enjoyable tool that God will use to change lives for the better. Highly recommended." Mike Nappa, author, The Prayer of Jesus and Who Moved My Church? Dr. Norm Wakefield is a noted speaker and professor of pastoral ministry at Phoenix Seminary in Arizona. Perceptive listening pays big dividends. It builds stronger interpersonal relationships, increases a person's influence on others' lives, enables speakers to better express their feelings, and helps others talk about ideas, problems, and decisions that need resolving. Perceptive listening, as Dr. Norm Wakefield writes, is a great ministry to others and one of the best ways to express unselfish love. So how do you reap all these benefits? Between the Words gives specific, practical help on becoming the kind of active listener who reflects the likeness of a listening God. With quizzes, journaling opportunities, and Wakefield's accessible insight, the book covers how to: " use the power of questions " motivate people to listen to you " remove listening obstacles and respond appropriately " listen for feelings, ideas, and meaning " minimize miscommunication and reduce relational struggles " hear and respond to God Between the Words is valuable not only for counselors, ministers, and speakers, but for every family member, friend, or spouse who wants to stimulate personal growth and encourage the growth of others. Perceptive listening is a powerful tool for healthy relationships and for discovering valuable truths that move us toward wholeness.