Have you ever left a conversation feeling like shredded wheat? Stuck your foot in your mouth? Been at a loss for words? Had difficulty getting your point across? Or been talked into doing something you didn’t want to do? Do you find it difficult to connect with others? Do you suspect that your speech patterns are hindering your relationships? Maybe you need some Conversation Peace! Let Mary Kassian teach you the seven powerful speech-transforming elements to master the skill of effective communications. You will also strengthen your vocabulary with Words from the Word. Conversation Peace will help you revolutionize your speech habits and improve your relationships.
| Introduction: An Offer Your Can't Refuse | 1 | |
| Element 1 | The Power of Navigation | 3 |
| 1. | Put Your Hand to the Wheel | 5 |
| 2. | Sail for Calm Waters | 11 |
| 3. | Follow the Designated Course | 17 |
| 4. | Maneuver Your Vessel Safely | 24 |
| Tongue Tonic | 30 | |
| Element 2 | The Power of Cause and Effect | 39 |
| 5. | Look Under the Surface | 41 |
| 6. | Get to the Root | 46 |
| 7. | Examine the Soil | 52 |
| 8. | Turn Over the Sod | 59 |
| Tongue Tonic | 66 | |
| Element 3 | The Power of Exchange | 75 |
| 9. | Sow Seeds of Truth | 77 |
| 10. | Sow Seeds of Abundance | 84 |
| 11. | Sow Seeds of Grace | 91 |
| 12. | Sow Seeds of Goodness | 98 |
| Tongue Tonic | 106 | |
| Element 4 | The Power of the Open Gate | 117 |
| 13. | The High Gate of Battle | 119 |
| 14. | The High Gate of Control | 127 |
| 15. | The High Gate of Assumption | 134 |
| 16. | The High Gate of Entitlement | 141 |
| Tongue Tonic | 150 | |
| Element 5 | The Power of Construction | 163 |
| 17. | Lay Tracks of Nourishment | 165 |
| 18. | Lay Tracks of Faithfulness | 173 |
| 19. | Lay Tracks of Honesty | 180 |
| 20. | Lay Tracks of Tenderheartedness | 189 |
| Tongue Tonic | 197 | |
| Element 6 | The Power of Instruction | 209 |
| 21. | Speech Reform School | 211 |
| 22. | Apprenticeship Program | 217 |
| 23. | A Teachable Spirit | 225 |
| 24. | Highest Honors | 232 |
| Tongue Tonic | 239 | |
| Element 7 | The Power of Return | 251 |
| 25. | The Fruit of Your Lips | 253 |
| Endnotes | 264 |
Overview
Have you ever left a conversation feeling like shredded wheat? Stuck your foot in your mouth? Been at a loss for words? Had difficulty getting your point across? Or been talked into doing something you didn’t want to do? Do you find it difficult to connect with others? Do you suspect that your speech patterns are hindering your relationships? Maybe you need some Conversation Peace! Let Mary Kassian teach you the seven powerful speech-transforming elements to master the skill of effective communications. You will ...