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Friday, August 12th, 2016

The Proper Way to Speak the Truth in Love

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The Proper Way to Speak the Truth in Love

Are you afraid to speak hard but necessary words to your teen for fear of conflict or rejection?

If so, you are not the only one. So how are we suppose to speak the truth in love when we know it will cause so much conflict?

When discussing this topic, we need to understand Jesus never shied from a hard word—especially with those He loved most.

But, again, He didn’t have pop-psychology and a politically correct culture to tell Him otherwise.

Sure, we must speak the truth in love. And a gentle answer does turn away wrath.

But, love and gentleness aren’t mutually exclusive from being firm and direct. If you speak directly with your kids from early childhood you won’t have to tailor every word with politically correct euphemisms during their teen years.

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I am the Founder of Shepherd’s Hill Academy, a Christ-Centered, nature-based, therapeutic boarding school, the Host of License to Parent, and the Author of the book “The Miracles of Shepherd’s Hill:  An Extraordinary Odyssey of Divine Interventions.”  The environment at Shepherd’s Hill Academy is intentionally designed to provide a rich, discipleship-focused atmosphere that promotes physical, emotional, and spiritual health and healing to troubled teenager and their families.  Learn More

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