http://charisshalom.fjministries.com/2007/02/the-power-of-words/ A family, following Jesus, praying we will pave paths others will follow into a missional lifestyle Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:29:49 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://charisshalom.fjministries.com/2007/02/the-power-of-words/comment-page-1/#comment-283 CHARIS SHALOM » More on the Power of Words… and Listening Thu, 22 Feb 2007 15:08:05 +0000 http://charisshalom.fjministries.com/2007/02/20/the-power-of-words/#comment-283 [...] I don’t get a lot of comments (I wish more readers would comment because much of what I write is me thinking out loud and seeking to be taught as much as teach), but the ones I get are often fabulous. I also know that some readers don’t read beyond the posts, so, I wanted to make a special note of a recent comment by Meredith in response to the post The Power of Words. [...] [...] I don’t get a lot of comments (I wish more readers would comment because much of what I write is me thinking out loud and seeking to be taught as much as teach), but the ones I get are often fabulous. I also know that some readers don’t read beyond the posts, so, I wanted to make a special note of a recent comment by Meredith in response to the post The Power of Words. [...]

]]> http://charisshalom.fjministries.com/2007/02/the-power-of-words/comment-page-1/#comment-282 Meredith Thu, 22 Feb 2007 03:54:58 +0000 http://charisshalom.fjministries.com/2007/02/20/the-power-of-words/#comment-282 That is so true, Bryan! The tongue is so small, yet so powerful and difficult to tame. I once did an experiment for myself that I did not speak (bar my kids and of necessity) except when asked a question. I did this for a month and it was such an eye opener for me. It was also more peaceful than the many situations I get myself into. Thanks for the reminder and yes, listening is such a rarity, I think it really grabs people attention, as well as lending an environment that we can learn more about ourselves, about God, about life, about others... That is so true, Bryan! The tongue is so small, yet so powerful and difficult to tame. I once did an experiment for myself that I did not speak (bar my kids and of necessity) except when asked a question. I did this for a month and it was such an eye opener for me. It was also more peaceful than the many situations I get myself into. Thanks for the reminder and yes, listening is such a rarity, I think it really grabs people attention, as well as lending an environment that we can learn more about ourselves, about God, about life, about others…

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