Lot’s has been said about words and their power. How we can build others up or tear them down. I’d like to explore how we build ourselves up or tear ourselves down. How we speak about ourselves and our situations. Many of us are our own worst enemies, struggling with self-doubt, guilt, shame etc. And [...]
Tags: build others up · Encouragement · Father God · Guilt · hope · lies · power of our words · same · self-doubt · truth
I’ve been reflecting back on a conversation I was involved with early this week. There was a particular position that was held quite strongly. The way that position was presented is what got me to thinking. When I hold a position or view quite strongly I tend to try to make the other person accept [...]
Tags: controlling · discuss · offering · reason together · resist · Selling · telling · told · truth
I’ve been reading “transforming together – Authentic Spiritual Mentoring” by Ele Parrott. I’m finding it very helpful. Lots to chew on. Note that she is writing from her experience mentoring women. Her insights, however, I believe are valid for men as well. This is an excerpt on active listening. Something I need to become better [...]
Tags: active listening · active listner · Ele Parrott · glorify God · Holy Spirit · Jesus · partners · reality · responsibility · Spiritual Mentoring · transforming together · truth