by Joy Thornton | Mar 21, 2024 | Beyond Vows
#1 Words. Ecclesiastes 9:17 (NKJV) “Words of the wise, spoken quietly, should be heard rather than the shout of a ruler of fools.” Proverbs 18:21 (NKJV) “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Proverbs 15:23 (KJV) “A...
by Joy Thornton | Mar 21, 2024 | Beyond Vows
Most couples do not have a talking problem, they have a listening problem. Let’s unpack the 4 steps of Hi Def listening. Step #1: “Release” Release what you think you know. Release your assumptions. Release the stress of the day. Release your need to be right. Step...
by Joy Thornton | Mar 21, 2024 | Beyond Vows
When we are communicating without clarity, there will be carelessness. With clarity there will be completeness. When there is clarity, but things are not complete, there will be consequences and problems. Many times, what we call a problem results when one or the...
by Joy Thornton | Mar 21, 2024 | Beyond Vows
#1 – Learn How to communicate better. We will talk more about that later. #2 – Learn When to communicate. When I say when, we are always talking, but we are not always communicating. I was out to eat at a very nice restaurant with my wife and without...
by Joy Thornton | Mar 21, 2024 | Beyond Vows
We all know people we love but don’t really enjoy being around. We all need to learn how to communicate better. Marriage = Relationship Communication When I say marriage here, it applies to all relationships. I believe most couples love each other – even those having...
