The Language of Blessing: Discover Your Own Gifts and Talents . . . Learn How to Pour Them Out to Bless Others

Most people have no idea who they were created to be, nor what their own unique gifts and talents are. So how can we recognize and affirm these things in others?especially if we were not encouraged ourselves as we were growing up? How can we change course and learn a language of blessing that will lead to positive change in all of our key personal and professional relationships? In The Language of Blessing, Joe Cavanaugh gives us practical tools to recognize our own gifts and those of others and to use our newfound ?language? to bless the ones we care about, breaking a destructive generational cycle and setting a new course for our loved ones? futures. Review Joe creatively connects the dots, aligns theology with real-life application, and shares stories as only a true communicator can. This book is more than a read; it is a journey to embracing the blessing of being human, unique, and a follower of Christ. Joe challenges without compromise, but in a way that is graceful and truly a blessing. You will be touched and changed by this book. (Dries Lombaard: Founder and owner, Africanmosaic and Talentmosaic, South Africa)With his rich experience in strengths-based leadership as well as personal and spiritual formation, Joe artfully weaves together stories from his own journey and poignant insights from others to teach us the language of blessing?one he has learned, at times painfully, in the school of life. (Dr. Sam Rima: Author, Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership; executive pastor, Tenth Church, Vancouver, British Columbia)As you?ll discover in The Language of Blessing, Joe is encouraging, insightful, and passionate about helping people find their God-given strengths and unique calling. His ideas are just as relevant to any business or other organization as they have been to our church. (Andy Roller: Executive pastor, Northwood Church in Keller, Texas)The Language of Blessing is written for immediate application and life-changing impact. Joe?s book will enlighten and encourage you, and it will give you practical steps and tools to walk in the power of blessing. (Katie Driver: Trainer and Coach at CMA Resources and House2House Ministries)I was deeply moved by the message of love, hope, and grace expressed in Joe?s book. He reminds us of the power of our words to build or destroy, as well as the amazing opportunities we have to inspire others to be all they were designed to be. (Mike and Tessa Dodge: Strengths Network-South Pacific) Book Description Joe creatively connects the dots, aligns theology with real-life application, and shares stories as only a true communicator can. This book is more than a read; it is a journey to embracing the blessing of being human, unique, and a follower of Christ. Joe challenges without compromise, but in a way that is graceful and truly a blessing. You will be touched and changed by this book. (Dries Lombaard: Founder and owner, Africanmosaic and Talentmosaic, South Africa)With his rich experience in strengths-based leadership as well as personal and spiritual formation, Joe artfully weaves together stories from his own journey and poignant insights from others to teach us the language of blessing?one he has learned, at times painfully, in the school of life. (Dr. Sam Rima: Author, Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership; executive pastor, Tenth Church, Vancouver, British Columbia)As you?ll discover in The Language of Blessing, Joe is encouraging, insightful, and passionate about helping people find their God-given strengths and unique calling. His ideas are just as relevant to any business or other organization as they have been to our church. (Andy Roller: Executive pastor, Northwood Church in Keller, Texas)The Language of Blessing is written for immediate application and life-changing impact. Joe?s book will enlighten and encourage you, and it will give you practical steps and tools to walk in the power of blessing. (Katie Driver: Trainer and Coac