May 27th, 2012

Don't forget to use these 2 communication tools to facilitate harmony and understanding in your relationship:
1.  Kleenex Method of Communication - Based on Prov. 15:1 which tells us that harsh 
     words stir up anger, but a gentle answer turns away wrath.  Be sure to be gentle in your 
     tone of voice, your words, your body languages and gestures.   Using gentleness will help
     create an atmosphere where couples (people) can resolve their conflicts and come to
     mutual understanding.
2.  Drive Thru Method of Communication - Based on James 1:19-20
     The person who is talking gently with a kleenex in hand must make sure they are being
     understood.   At a McDonald's the person at the drive thru shares what they are needing.
     The person receiving their order, listens intently, but before finalizing it, repeats it back to
     the person ordering for the purpose of clarification.  If something is not understood, the
     customer has the opportunity to clarify what they said so that there is understanding
     between the two of them.

Be sure to take the time to understand what is really being said and be careful not to jump to negative conclusions.   I want to encourage you to remember these two communication tools this week.