What to Do When Words Get Ugly

Practical Strategies for Responding Biblically to Gossip, Criticism, and Negative WordsCommunication expert Michael Sedler gives readers practical strategies for identifying, counteracting, and responding graciously to gossip, criticism, and negative words. He shows readers how to· positively handle negative language· reconcile with those who have spoken harm to you· build others up by speaking life-giving words, even when you don't want toOur words can profoundly hurt--or heal. All of us can learn to build one another up--and stop words that hurt.From the Back CoverHow to respond to criticism, gossip, and negativityOur words to one another can profoundly hurt--or heal. In this practical and biblically based book, communication expert Michael Sedler gives you real-world strategies for identifying, counteracting, and responding graciously to criticism, gossip, and negative words. He shows you how to· positively handle negative language· reconcile with those who have spoken harm to you·