I've said this here on Communication FUNdamentals before. President Obama is an accomplished speaker when he delivers a prepared speech. However, when he speaks off the cuff, he tends to get a little flustered. When answering or even anticipating tough questions, the President has been side tracked and even stuck his foot in his mouth. In fact, there are several websites that are now tracking his miscommunication. Though his health care bill has already passed, so many Americans are unhappy with it that the President feels the need to 'sell it' to the people after the fact. According to several articles, President Obama has been talking in circles. This article reports his record-setting run on sentence which I feel is...
The political climate is heating up even more since the health care bill passed. I understand that an overwhelming majority of the American people want it repealed. People are angry at the process that was used to get this bill passed as well as the fact that it did pass. I don't agree with what the President and Democrats have done either, but this is NOT the way to persuade your case! I've been preaching about speaking in grace and with respect for YEARS, especially when it comes to political and religious issues. Not only is speaking with respect, godly and morally right, it's simply more effective. Notice how he puts his hand on the shoulder of those he tries...
In honor of Good Friday, I am posting one of my favorite songs, Via Dolorosa by Sandi Patty with scenes from The Passion of the Christ. The two in combination are so incredibly moving. This video communicates the sheer love of Jesus to go through this for us.
Have a blessed Resurrection SONday from your friends at Art of Eloquence.com
"If no one is accusing you of being too legalistic, then you probably aren't living a holy life. If no one is accusing you of being a 'bleeding heart', then you probably aren't loving enough. If no one is accusing you of being too dogmatic, then you probably aren't standing for the truth. If no one is accusing you... or criticizing you...you probably aren't doing anything significant." -- Israel Wayne This was posted on Facebook yesterday and it got me thinking, as many of the things Israel says often do. It was very timely for me as I thought back to some of the events of the past several years writing for Art of Eloquence, various Christian and homeschool magazines...
It's time again for Mailbag Monday! On the last Monday of the month, I post your questions and comments. I didn't get any unusual questions this month, but we did get so many wonderful comments, mostly on my articles, that I thought I'd include links to them so you all can read them if you didn't get a chance to when they came out. Thanks to all of you who wrote in for your kind comments. I so enjoy hearing how much you enjoy my articles and studies! One question I do get often applies here. Yes, you may re-post any of my blog articles as long as you keep them in tact with my resource box with a link...
