Why is it so hard for us to listen to others???
Why do we feel like we are the only ones that have anything of worth to say???
Why is it that while we are "listening" to people share something with us... we are already thinking about what it is that we can say that will top their thought???
People want to be heard, and many times they can tell when we aren't really listening to them.
Yesterday my buddy James and I had the priveledge to hang out with John Cross, pastor of South Biscayne Church in North Port, FL (http://www.southbiscayne.com/). I always enjoy getting the opportunity to hang out with people like John, because there is so much that I can learn from them.
Yesterday... something else jumped out at me though. John is a really good listener. He is genuinely concerned with the lives of others. I had to check myself a couple of times to make sure that I wasn't talking too much (aka-my wife gave me the nudge). It was hard not to talk though, because John is such a good listener. If anyone should have been listening yesterday... it sould have been me!!!
In conclusion... a good listener is also a good conversationalist... so make sure you're not dominating the conversation.
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That's completely true, Tripp. I know a lot a people who could use some good 'ol listenin' tips just recently. All they can do is talk-talk-talk, and it's all negative. I could use some positive stuff every now and then, but people are being so hateful towards me. Anyways, How's the church coming along? I'm moving to Pensacola, in the summer of next year, to start my schooling at UWF, and livin' on my own with a few friends, splitting apartment rent, and I can't wait to attend your church, if you are still planning it in pensacola. I liked this post. Later, Tripp.
-Wesley.
Things are going good with Mosaic and things are starting to come together for Baytown. Through much prayer and talkning with some pastors in pensacola, we realized that it was not where God was calling us to plant our church. There are some great churches that are doing some great things and there are some other churches that are about to be planted in the months to come! We are still praying about where God wants us to plant Baytown! Please be praying for us! How are you doing? When are you moving to Pcola? Are you going to LBC anymore? How is school? What are you reading right now that is good?
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