Jan silvious has written a splendid book on this very topic called foolproofing your life. Its over the book of proverbs, you know theres this fascinating framing device for the book. Wisdom for untangling your most difficult relationships. Who hasnt had to deal with impossible people at some point. Youve tried confrontation, passivity now discover what works. With readings and questions at the end of each chapter it works well in a small group study. Wisdom for untangling your most difficult relationships by jan silvious. Why is it that some people drive you crazy and what can you do about it. This sunday we begin a brand new expository preaching series through various chapters of the old testament book of proverbs.
Gain the tools you need to get along with others and conduct your relationships in a manner that honors godand preserves your sanity. Foolproofing your life by jan silvious think on these things. Hi, this is wade with ministry pass, and this sermon series is called fullproof in your life. How to deal effectively with the impossible people in your life by jan silvious can help him at work, but lets just say its also a useful title at this time. Foolproofing your life part 3 proverbs chapters 37. We recieved so many comments and questions from listeners that we knew we needed to have her back to answer your questions. Reading this book was like talking to a friend who truly understands you. How do you deal with the impossible people in your world. Getting on with the great life god intends, and more on. Jan 01, 1998 this book helps you with the most difficult people in your life, whether it be with friendships, wives, husbands, children, parents, coworkers, grandparents. Discover how to confront foolish actions, adjust your own attitudes to avoid. I lived with guilt and depression and thought i was the only one out there with such a difficult person. For many of us, the memory of our own foolish choices, make us hesitant to call anyone a fool.
That may not make sense to you without hearing the rest of her teaching. Jan silvious the world is filled with difficult people. I currently struggle with having a couple of fools in my life, and this book has shown me exactly how i need to let go. Silvious provides tools to help readers get along and conduct relationships in a way that honors god, while preserving their own sanity. I wont go into details about how foolproofing your life. I have recognized many similarities in some people in my life that fit the biblical description of a fool as well as the times when i, myself, have been a fool. Drawing on the book of proverbs, silvious offers biblical wisdom that will help keep your sanity intact and bring peace to trying relationships. Foolproofing your life quicktopic free message board hosting. Gain the tools you need to get along with others and conduct your relationships in a manner that honors god and preserves your sanity in foolproofing your life. You may have one, in particular, in your life right now. Discover how to confront foolish actions, adjust your own attitudes to avoid facilating difficult behavior, and more. Do you know someone who always thinks they are right.
Whether the fool in your life is a spouse, a parent or employer, theres hope and help towards finding freedom from being controlled and manipulated in the relationship. How to deal effectively with the impossible people in your life ebook 9780307459251 by jan silvious. Foolproofing your life by jan silvious, 1998, waterbrook press edition, in english 1st ed. I dont have to struggle any more thinking there is something wrong with me. Foolproofing your life and millions of other books are available for amazon. Lee foolproofing your life how to deal effectively with the impossible people in your life por jan silvious disponible en rakuten kobo.
Of the eleven books jan authored, two of her favorites have been reader favorites as well. Foolproofing your life ebook por jan silvious 9780307459251. In this sixweek study, the book s themes of wisdom and folly are explored, with specific touchpoints for both students and adults. Wisdom for untangling your most difficult relationships, and big girls dont whine.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read foolproofing your life. Fool proofing your life part 2 proverbs chapters 24. Soooo, i want to recommend her book, foolproofing your life. If you have a fool in your life, as abigail did, i suggest you get it and read it immediately. See all books authored by jan silvious, including foolproofing your life. I am new to the radio broadcast and book foolproofing and when i heard it i realized that i was detached and feeling guilty like i wasnt giving it my all. Foolproofing your life wisdom for untangling your most difficult relationships 1st ed. Imagine you are standing on a castle tower and the drawbridge is up. The fool comes by, you are friendly, and wave, but you do not let down the bridge. Then you know someone described in the scriptures as a fool. Through fool proofing your life, silvious shows the reader that there is a way to separate from the conflict without separating from the person. Mar 22, 2020 fool proofing your life part 3 proverbs chapters 37. You know, this book will give you strength to let go of the fool and let you keep your love for humankind. Sometimes its embarrassing when we recognize foolishness because the person has no idea the perception they are giving to others.
Each chapter is filled with things that you would swear come from your own head and heart. Learn to deal with the difficult people in your life through the wisdom found in the book of proverbs. Foolproofing your life by jan silvious, 9780307458483, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. How to deal effectively with the impossible people in your life 9780307458483 by jan silvious. Gain the tools you need to get along with others and. I have lived with a bonafied fool based on the book for over 21 years and now i understand this person so much better.
It will give you a freedom you have not yet known from fools in your life and insight into why we all play the fool at times. Fool proofing your life o you have a fool in your life. The book of proverbs was originally written to a young man by his spiritual mentor in an attempt to pass down both godly wisdom and instruction. How to deal effectively with the impossible people in your life on. This book helps you with the most difficult people in your life, whether it be with friendships, wives, husbands, children, parents, coworkers, grandparents. The book of proverbs was originally written to a young man by his elder in an attempt to pass down both godly wisdom and instruction. Yet, few of us would deny that we know someone who consistently makes choices which make their lives and relationships. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sep 15, 2009 foolproofing your life by jan silvious, 9780307458483, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Foolproofing your life is filled with real life scenarios that explain biblically what constitutes a fool. The life and times of francis of assisi by julien green and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Since we were unable to meet this past sunday, i do not want us to go without coming together in worship. Learn how new insights from the book of proverbs can help you respond to those relationships that seem hard to untangle. Reading this book at the request of another pastor, who blamed it for some problems his church, was going through, i was fully prepared to run. How to deal effectively with the impossible people in your life silvious, jan on. Jan silvious books list of books by author jan silvious. How to deal effectively with the impossible people in your. Discover how to confront foolish actions, adjust your own attitudes. Gain the tools you need to get along with others and conduct your relationships in a manner that honors godand preserves your sanity in foolproofing your life. How to deal effectively with the impossible people in your life.
Learn how new insights from the book of proverbs can help you respond to. In the book of proverbs alone, four different words describe the characteristics of fools that dovetail with read our contemporary descriptions of abuse. Foolproofing your life part 3 proverbs chapters 37 youtube. How to deal effectively with the impossible people in your life kindle edition by silvious, jan. Jan also is a professional life coach, helping people to get from where they are to where they want to be. Truth be told, its a helpful book for me right now, too.
Jan silvious joins us for a series on foolproofing your life. Foolproofing your life productservice 1 photo facebook. Fool proofing your life part 2 proverbs chapters 24 youtube. The corona virus has left us all quarantined and i do not want us to go without coming together in worship. I liked that jan silvious gives practical advice that follows with gods word, and gives examples of real life situations that have happened. Foolproofing your life is filled with reallife scenarios that explain biblically what constitutes a fool. Buy foolproofing your life by jan silvious in paperback format at koorong 9780307458483. Jan silvious gain the tools you need to get along with others and conduct your relationships in a manner that honors god and preserves your sanity. Does the question fill you with a twinge of guilt or anxiety. We are calling this series, foolproofing your life. Jun 27, 2018 if you try to change your fool you will fail. We recently wrapped up a series with jan silvious on her book foolproofing your life. This book is a godly guide to deal wisely with those in your life that are exhibiting foolish behavior.
Now i know it was meant to protect and i had already detached to keep my sanity and live with my fool of 25 years. The fear of the lord is the beginning of knowledge. How to deal effectively with the impossible people in. I would have liked to know that the book has writing all through it. I currently struggle with having a couple of fools in my life, and this book has shown me exactly how i need to let go and let god help me as i have relationships with these people. Mar 17, 2020 since we were unable to meet this past sunday, i do not want us to go without coming together in worship. Foolproofing your life by jan silvious 1998 until i read this book, i thought there was something wrong with me and the fool in my life should always be appeased and kept happy. In this fiveweek study, we will explore together the book s themes of wisdom and folly, with specific touchpoints for both adults and students.
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