
Practicing Affirmation (Foreword by John Piper)
God-Centered Praise of Those Who Are Not God
- 176 pages
- English
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Practicing Affirmation (Foreword by John Piper)
God-Centered Praise of Those Who Are Not God
About this book
It happens in marriages, parent-child relationships, friendships, workplaces, and churches: Communication falters, friendships wane, teenagers withdraw, marriages fail, and bitter rifts sever once-strong ties. Christian communities are no exception. Why do so many of our relationships suffer from alienation, indifference, and even hostility? Â
Author Sam Crabtree believes that  often  at the heart of these breakdowns is a lack of affirmation. He observes in Scripture that God grants mercy to those who refresh others, and in life that people tend to be influenced by those who praise them. Crabtree shows how a robust "God-centered affirmation ratio" refreshes others and honors God.Â
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Practicing Affirmation sounds a call to recognize and affirm the character of Christ in others. When done well, affirmation does not fuel pride in the person , but refreshes them and honors God . All who are discouraged in relationships will find wisdom and practical insight in this book.Â
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Foreword by John Piper
- 1. God-Centered Affirmation of Those Who Are Not God
- 2. Key to Refreshing Relationships: The Simplicity
- 3. Toward Greater Refreshment: The Complexity
- 4. Important Assumptions
- 5. Mistakes I Have Made
- 6. Questions and Answers
- 7. Sightings of Jesus
- 8. Mixing Correction with Affirmation
- 9. 100 Affirmation Ideas for Those Who Feel Stuck
- Appendix 1: Decision Grid
- Appendix 2: Tone of Voice
- Acknowledgments
- Notes
- Scripture Index
- Back Cover