Jesus sent His disciples into the world as sheep among wolves, instructing them to be -as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves- (Matt. 10:16). In Using the Psychology of Attraction in Christian Outreach: Lessons from the Dark Side, Wendy L. Patrick proposes that consistent with this instruction, Christian outreach should incorporate effective strategies of interpersonal influence into a biblical, proactive approach to sharing faith. Drawing on her experience as a sex crimes prosecutor and a review of relevant research, this book exposes five powerful social and psychological...
Jesus sent His disciples into the world as sheep among wolves, instructing them to be -as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves- (Matt. 10:16). In...
We all wear emotional blinders: keeping society moving smoothly depends on it. But when you absolutely must rely on another person, you have to be able to assess them objectively. Red Flags will train you to spot deceptive or dangerous people.
Learn how to: - Avoid selective attention - Observe people over time (bad guys rely on first impressions) - Ask questions: most people's favorite topic is themselves - Cybersleuth to verify information and track down inconsistencies
If you want to know whether a...
We all wear emotional blinders: keeping society moving smoothly depends on it. But when you absolutely must rely on another person, you have...
