The Power of a Positive Friend

by Karol Ladd

Overview

Friendship. It's one of the most powerful forces around. It adds peace to frazzled days, provides companionship for lonely tasks, and makes any joyous event twice as fun. Written by best-selling author Karol Ladd and her best friend, Terry Ann Kelly, this fourth book in the popular Power of a Positive series shares practical principles on how to be a friend and nurture friendships. Exploring topics such as "Building on Your Common Interests," "Attitudes and Actions That Divide Relationships," "Being Real with Your Friends," and "The Forgiveness Factor," this book will help you enrich current friendships and develop new and lasting ones. The easy-to-read format and you-can-do-it principles will change the way you view your friendships forever.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781416541417
Publisher:	Howard Books
Publication date:	10/01/2003
Series:	Hugs From Heaven
Pages:	300
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Karol Ladd, bestselling author of the Power of a Positive series, is a gifted communicator and dynamic leader. She is also the founder and president of Positive Life Principles, Inc., a resource company offering strategies for success in both home and work. Karol is a popular speaker to women’s organizations, church groups, and corporate events across the nation. She devotes her time to several different ministries, which encourage, strengthen, and help women around the world, and recently started an outreach to moms of at-risk kids in Dallas called Engage Positive Parenting Initiative. Her most valued role is that of wife to Curt and mother to daughters Grace and Joy.

Table of Contents

	Acknowledgments	ix
	Introduction: Treasures from Heaven: The Rich Value of a Positive Friend	1
	The Gift of a Positive Friend
Chapter 1	A True Friend: The Blessing and Beauty of Kindred Spirits	7
Chapter 2	The Spice of Life: Recognizing the Variety of Friendships God Puts in Your Life	19
Power Principle #1	The Power of Sisterhood
Chapter 3	The Tie That Bonds Hearts: Building on Your Common Interests	37
Chapter 4	Woman to Woman: The Beauty of Friendships throughout the Ages	49
Power Principle #2	The Power of Encouragement
Chapter 5	Cheerleaders: Being Your Friend's Biggest Fan	65
Chapter 6	Life, Love, and Laughter: Encouraging Ways to Enjoy Your Friendships	81
Power Principle #3	The Power of Giving
Chapter 7	Generating Generosity: The Gift of Talents, Time, and Treasure	99
Chapter 8	Blessed Boundaries: A Gift to Yourself	119
Power Principle #4	The Power of Loyalty
Chapter 9	The Friendship Price Tag: Sacrifice and Trust--a Must	137
Chapter 10	Destructive Forces: Attitudes and Actions That Divide Relationships	153
Chapter 11	Cycles of Friendships: Tender Good-byes and Fresh Hellos	167
Power Principle #5	The Power of Spiritual Bonds
Chapter 12	Faith-Filled Friends: The Sweet Fellowship of Believers	183
Chapter 13	Living It Out: Creative Ways to Express the Love of Christ	197
Power Principle #6	The Power of Honesty
Chapter 14	Confronting with Love: The Importance of Accountability and Openness	213
Chapter 15	Masks We Wear: Being Real with Your Friends	233
Power Principle #7	The Power of Forgiveness
Chapter 16	Mind Games: The Pitfalls of Assumptions and Judgments	247
Chapter 17	Grace Received, Grace Given: The Forgiveness Factor	259
	Conclusion: In Search of the Perfect Friend: Who Fits the Bill?	275
	Notes	287

Editorial Reviews

Two Christians, a Texas human relations expert and a public speaking teacher, give practical advice on what it takes to have meaningful friendships. Speaking alternatively with enthusiasm, they reference their own friendship while explaining that good relationships are not just about organization or making time for people. It's more often lack of confidence and fear of intimacy that keep us from potential friends. Their ideas about trust, loyalty, and how to damage relationships will be helpful to people as they work through personal obstacles to having close friends. Though explicitly Christian, the authors use their faith in a measured way that doesn't overshadow the practical value of their advice. T.W. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine

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