Comments on: Getting Practical about Passive-Aggressive Postures

By: timgombis

timgombis — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:33:32 +0000

Thanks, Terri. I’ve just reflected a lot on a previous environment which seemed dominated by passive-aggressive dynamics. I spent plenty of time trying to analyze the distortions of power and the rhetorical perversions and how the gospel might reorient everyone and everything.

I’ve also spent plenty of time reflecting on my own impulses and proclivities and how I am tempted to relate to others. If you look back through some of the previous posts and comments, there are some good books that others have recommended.

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:46:05 +0000

I second that. This has been a great series on what it really means to embody cruciformity if a very particular way. Thanks for your diligent thought on this.

One area I hope you might elaborate on is some sort of response to the question: “If we believe our desires are misguided, and getting them won’t actually be that beneficial, what is the point of making clear our desires to others?” Again, thanks for the series!

By: Terri McGarry

Terri McGarry — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:51:27 +0000

You asked for comments from those who have reflected on this longer than you have. I’m not that person. But I’m so impressed with the biblical wisdom you bring to this topic, I’d love to know what sources have deepened your knowledge on the topic so that I can share, not only your blog post, but any other recommended reading with my clients.