Click to Login or Sign Up

Baptist Message

"Helping Louisiana Baptists Impact the World For Christ"

Church work (Cartoon: Church of the Covered Dish) VBS people (Cartoon: Fletch) Truth (Cartoon: Joe McKeever)
  • John 3:16
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Archive
  • Cartoons
    • Joe McKeever
    • Beyond the Ark
    • Church of the Covered Dish
    • Fletch
    • Preacher’s Kids
  • Contact
  • Louisiana
  • U.S. & Intl
  • Facts & Finds
  • Culture & Society
  • Editorial

Jerry Pipes

Communication is …

February 16, 2018

By Jerry Pipes

Just Imagine a church or business where there is:

  • A culture of encouragement
  • True communication — focused on adding value to others
  • A positive atmosphere and a spirit of adventure
  • Members or workers who are committed to understanding first, speaking second
  • Healthy conflict resolution
  • And more…

This new volume is born out of the book of Proverbs. It is communication according to the wisdom of Solomon. Whether Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, atheist, etc., virtually everyone recognizes the wisdom of Solomon. He is widely known as the wisest man that ever lived. So, what does Solomon have to say about communication? Below is the basic outline of the book along with key references. In future blogs we will be exploring these key points.

Communication Is:

  • Taking responsibility … being a responder not a reactor (Proverbs 15:28, Proverbs 15:1)
  • Choosing a winning attitude (Proverbs 17:22)
  • Understanding first, speaking second (Proverbs 18:13)
  • Adding value to others (Proverbs 18:24, 27:17)
  • Creating a culture of encouragement (Proverbs 15:23)
  • All about integrity (Proverbs 19:1, 11:13)
  • Saying only what you mean (Proverbs 12:18)
  • Learning to duck (Proverbs 19:11)
  • Resolving conflict … keeping relationships current (Proverbs 10:10, 6:12-19)
  • For learners (Proverbs 4:4-8, 24:3-6)

Jerry Pipes is president of Jerry Pipes Productions in Dacula, Ga. This editorial first appeared on his blog.

Comments

Editorial

Finding hope amid the pain

After a painful experience, hope often feels fragile. I have learned to allow joy to begin in small moments. It might be a bird singing outside a window, a kind word from a stranger or a sunset painted across the sky. I’ve had to give myself permission to smile when laughter comes, even if it feels unfamiliar. … Read More

Search

  • Trending
  • Recent
  • Must Read

Recent

Planned Parenthood shutters seven more facilities, 30 since January

Gunman kills 4, including police officer, in shooting at New York City office tower

Baptist DR teams keep up the work in central TX with 5 sites

Must Read

Louisiana pastor is latest target of nationwide ‘pronoun’ attacks against religious freedom

President Trump: ‘We love you, God, and we love our great military. Protect them.’

Foundation Executive Director
Jeffrey Steed to retire

Copyright © 2025 · News Pro Theme 2.1 On Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in