I checked out War of Words, by Tripp, from my local library several months ago. I don’t have words to describe this book, but others do.
An excerpt of Amazon reviewers:
"No matter where you live, no matter what you do every day, there is one thing that you do all day long. You talk." —Brian G Hedges
Tripp doesn't settle for superficial treatment. He understands that the war of words is really part of a deeper war: the war for our hearts and souls, the war between the Word made flesh, and the enemy, whose primary tools are words of distortion, deception, and destruction.
The gospel of Christ addresses our fallen lives and our muddled speech.
Perhaps you have wondered how a nice person like you can be so cutting with your words or so misunderstood? —William
I encountered so many antecdotes that involved explosions of hot tempers, that I was tempted to think I didn't need this book. After all, I'm a mild-tempered member of a mild-tempered family. I was humbled as I read it, though, because it goes so much deeper than that and holds up a standard that even the most mature, self-controlled Christian does not keep. Certainly I don't! Yet, Tripp offers the hope and encouragement that comes from a right understanding of the grace and promises of God. —Dory
The author changed my heart and gave me a positive approach to reducing (soon to stop...yeah!...I feel it coming!) my angry reactions and participation in the angry outbursts of others. I especially wanted to raise my children to the highest standards of life I could find and not "pass on" my dysfunctional upbringing. What can I say, but thank you to this man who has helped me rise up to a new level of understanding. God Bless you! —D. May
Weren’t those great reviews.
I decided this is my last post, and I wanted to leave you with hopeful words when you feel hopeless with the use of words.
Maybe you are asking: “what does War of Words have to do with the Trivium”?
A great deal.
Grammar stage of War of Words include knowing when to overlook an offense.
Logic stage of War of Words settles down your restless heart by understanding the need for restraining words.
Rhetoric stage of War of Words helps you use gentle words in order to turn wrath that is aimed at you— away from you.
Tia, thanks for all the technical help you gave me when I asked for help over the months.
Signed Warmly, Maribel Hernandez
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