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Finding Good Illustrations: Secrets of Dynamic Communication
A good illustration has the power to lift an abstract idea to a position of interest and practical application. It can snap a wandering mind back to attention, convince a doubting mind of truth, and clarify a difficult concept. You can enhance the dynamics of your communication by adopting the practices presented in this chapter […]
http://faithgateway.com/good-illustrations-secrets-dynamic-communication/
Prof. Brian Sturm explains how storytelling actually works
Choose your comfiest chair, make yourself a tasty coffee (or other beverage as preferred) and settle down for a 45-minute journey with Professor Brian Sturm to learn more about story.
Sturm presents storytelling as a way of organizing information, conveying emotions, and building community. A model of storytelling as altered state of consciousness (the story trance) is presented that includes 16 portals to altered states.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/10712
Creative ideas for blogging, writing or speaking [infographic]
If you are a blogger, writer, speaker or storyteller, you may sometimes get stuck for ideas and inspiration. Copyblogger’s infographic could help you...
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/8048
The secret structure of great talks - how to communicate or preach better
Nancy Duarte's communication insights in this TED lecture seem vital. Follow her analysis of both Steve Jobs' iPhone launch and Dr King's I Have a Dream speech.
These are surely principles that work for advocacy, preaching or evangelism?
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/6955
The Cost of Overconfidence - #6298
The only way to stay pure is to daily, consciously wrap yourself in Jesus' righteousness and strength. The Bible says, "If you think you're standing..." Maybe you're there; you think you're doing okay. But you're hurtling down the highway with one finger on the wheel, eyes everywhere but on the road. You could be a spiritual accident looking for a place to happen. There's a very high price for overconfidence.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hindrances/the-cost-of-overconfidence-6298
True Woman: Maybe I should just stop talking . . .
Have you said anything yet today? I ask because a combination of conversations and books over the last few weeks have made me pause before writing or speaking so quickly.
http://truewoman.com/?id=1564
Life-Saving Pain - #6173
If someone you love is the one who's away from the Lord, you can pray in accordance with God's recovery plan here in Hosea 2 . Pray for the thornbushes and the walls and the frustrating pursuits that can cause this one you love to think about what they're doing and to remember the better days...the Jesus-days.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hard-times/life-saving-pain-6173
Speaking in the Bible - a Christian perspective
Paul urges the Ephesians to make sure they are speaking the truth in love. If they do so, they will find that they will grow up into Christ.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%204:15&version=NIV
Speak Up with Confidence [repack]: Carol Kent
A Step-by-Step Guide for Speakers and Leaders.
One of the easiest ways to combat such fears is good preparation.
You want your audience to pay attention to your message whether you speak to a crowd of thousands or to a classroom of ten.
http://navpress.com/store/product.aspx?id=9781600061448
Programming Your Teaching With "Growth Zones"
This plan gives you a way to organize your teaching and training by dividing everything you want to instill in your students into seven Growth Zones. A great strategy to help you develop a long-range plan and make everything you do have a purpose.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=150&art_id=121