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How Listening Well Builds Stronger Communication and Deeper ConnectionsNo relationship is perfect--but it can be better. The secret to stronger relationships isn't to become more charming or funny or to solve the world's problems or to just try harder. All you have to do is listen. It's that simple. Yet our noisy culture hasn't equipped us to do this. With warmth and a touch of humor, personal coach and expert communicator Becky Harling shares simple, practical listening tools that will help you become a person others are drawn to and want to spend time with, as well as how to:· be fully present· offer understanding instead of advice· ask great questions· create a sense of safety and trust· manage your body language· and more!When you learn to listen well, your marriage will grow stronger, your parenting will flourish, your friendships will thrive, and your influence at work will increase. You will be amazed at how one simple act can transform the hearts of others--as well as your own.

Good parenting depends on good communication. The problem is, we parents tend to over-talk. Not only is this ineffective, it discourages children from sharing what's on their hearts. In this immensely practical book, communications expert Becky Harling shares the best listening practices to transform your family's relationships and set your children up for success, including how to· help them express their feelings in healthy ways· listen to affirm their strengths· model how to navigate conflict with grace· listen to God, knowing that he "bends down to listen" to us (Psalm 116:2 nlt)Whether your son or daughter is in preschool, grade school, or high school, intentional listening will help them feel heard, valued, and empowered to find their unique voice. The practices you put into place now will set a foundation for strong relationships into adulthood.

Loneliness is an epidemic, but you can live life with a deep sense of belonging.If you've ever felt that ache to connect and belong, you're not alone: three out of every five people are suffering from loneliness. No group is excluded--married, unmarried, parents, pastors, leaders, elderly, and teenagers. We all experience moments . . . or long seasons of heart-aching loneliness. And it hurts. It can hurt right to the core.In Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World, relationship expert, mother, grandmother, and John Maxwell Certified Coach Becky Harling taps into the deep ache of loneliness and shares with readers a rich theology of belonging. Does God ache for us? What does it mean that we belong to Him? How do we establish a deeply bonded relationship with others? What steps can we take to improve our relationships?Because we were made for God and for community, relational isolation or brokenness is incredibly painful. But we don't have to live isolated and unconnected. In fact, we must not. Our souls were designed for more. Deeply rooted in Scripture and joined with reflection questions, this book shows us how we can strengthen our relationships and experience deep connection.

A friend loves at all times. Proverbs 17:17 Friendship is one of God's greatest treasures. Joyful moments are sweeter with a friend. Hardships are born with greater courage--and even humor--when a friend is at your side. And when tragedy strikes, our friendships often go deeper. But while we were designed for relationships, they aren't always easy. Sometimes it's difficult to know the best way forward--when and how to strengthen a strained friendship or when it's better to let go. In Friendwise, Becky Harling takes us to the fount of wisdom--the Proverbs--to guide us in cultivating stronger relationships with our friends and families. Becky teaches friendship skills, sharing wisdom on: Loyalty and guarding your heart. Contentment. Vulnerability. Forgiveness. Generosity. Advice. Encouragement. Criticism. Envy. Telling and speaking the truth. Apologizing. Trying to impress. Defensiveness. Strength. Dignity. And much more. Loaded with stories, each short chapter includes relational truths from Proverbs, a reflective question, and a prayer to carry you through the day. The reader's heart will be encouraged and uplifted as she discovers the richness of wisdom found in Proverbs and becomes Friendwise.

The Key to Trusting Comes Down to Knowing His Name Trust. Sounds simple. But trust is a complicated and delicate matter. We know we should trust God, yet we grapple with the question: How do we actually do that? Especially when life presents unexpected trials, trusting a God we can't see seems like a big challenge. In Tethered Trust, best-selling author Becky Harling invites you to look at one small yet life-changing verse. In this study, you'll learn how Jesus wants us to know and trust Him as the "Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and] Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6). So, what are you waiting for? Gather your girlfriends, open your Bibles, and begin to process together how you can trust God more fully

Discover the Power of Praising God When Becky Harling was diagnosed with cancer over ten years ago, she begged God for healing. A friend of hers had another idea. She challenged Becky to spend twenty minutes a day in praise. Becky thought, "What if I'm not feeling thankful? "But as she intentionally praised God, she began to experience new joy--and her relationship with God has never been the same. Now, in "The Thirty-Day Praise Challenge, "Becky guides you in praising God for twenty minutes every day for one month. Arranged topically, the book includes music selections to enhance your praise journey and creative ideas for continuing the habit of praise. As Becky writes, "If you take this challenge, your faith will grow more than you dreamed possible. You will experience more joy, less insecurity, more courage, less anxiety. Thirty days of praising God. Are you ready?"

Why do so many leaders prioritize their speaking skills when communication studies show we spend more time listening than reading, writing, or speaking? The reality is, most people are below-average listeners, and it's keeping them and their team members from reaching their potential. In Listen Well, Lead Better, Steve and Becky Harling share 10 practices that will help you be a more effective listener and leader. Learn how to ask better questions, make people feel heard and valued, and create an open and positive culture. Strong listeners also enjoy greater credibility, navigate conflicts better, and foster more engaged teams. Above all, the lessons here will help you hear from God more clearly and gain his wisdom on all matters in life. Becoming a better listener will transform how you lead and relate to everyone.

Go "storm chasing" through the pages of the greatest Book ever written What storm has blown into your circumstances? Are you--or someone you love--suffering from the trauma of plans that have been washed away, relationships that have been uprooted, or security that has been devastated? Many believers have been known to ask, "God, where are You in this storm?" or, "Lord, did You send this storm into my life?" Just what does a believer do during a stormy season? StormProof: Weathering Life's Tough Times tackles these and other tumultuous questions. Author Carol McLeod is a storm survivor--more than that, a victor--over infertility, depression, and cancer. She understands the spiritual, emotional, and physical challenges of the trials we face in our lives. A gifted Bible teacher, she provides "life preservers" of hope and faith through the eternal, practical wisdom found only in God's Word. By examining key storms in the Bible, and the lives of those affected by them, Carol guides you to uncommon comfort for your own storms, offering the shelter of hope, joy, and faith. In StormProof, you will step out of the boat to walk the waves with Peter, knowing that Jesus always comes to be with you in the midst of your storms; you will be rocked aboard a wind-driven ship with the apostle Paul, in danger of being smashed against the rocks, but be preserved by God's power; you will watch the gathering storm clouds with Noah, holding on to faith in God's purposes. You will also experience Jonah's self-inflicted tempest while affirming God's unconditional love, sit in silence with Job and ponder his questions about the greatest storm of testing, and huddle with the disciples as their boat is swamped by surging waves--only to hear Jesus's eternal words, "Peace, be still." You will also hear about storms of harsh circumstances that others from recent history have encountered and overcome. Storms are common in every season of life. Yet, for a believer in Christ, the damage such storms cause can be contained, depending on how we navigate their tumultuous waves. There is a way--a triumphant way--to encounter the fierce gales of life and then exit the tempests with strength and resilience. There is a definitive way to walk through the most devastating of circumstantial tornadoes and emerge with grace, empowered for the future. There is a way to be StormProof.