Tag: listening

Ministry

I Was Hungry and Alone

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“The first service that one owes to others in the fellowship consists of listening to them. Just as love of God begins with listening to his word, so the beginning of love for our brothers and sisters is learning to listen to them.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer Here’s a good report from our ministry in France. […]

Ministry

Questions are Key

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I’m learning how to be a good listener.  Slowly. Showing the true love of Jesus to someone means truly caring for them.  Truly caring means listening well.  Listening well means asking good questions. Being prepared with a few simple questions is important.  Asking good questions allows you the opportunity to hear where your friend has […]