The physical setting for a discussion can either contribute to the vitality of a dialogue or it can take the life out of it. Here are some tips that I've found can make a positive difference:

Meet in a room small enough to put you in touch with each other. Bank lobbies and church fellowship halls may be impressive, but the cavernous space they allow between people kills intimacy. You aren't looking ...

Topics:	Attitudes, Communication, Conflict, Difficult people, Diversity, Teamwork, Vulnerability
Filters:	Church board, Counseling, Discipleship, Elder, Hospitality, Management, Pastor, Volunteer
Purpose:	Fellowship
References:	Luke 6:43-45
Date Added:	August 22, 2007

"Don't just do what you have to do to get by, but work heartily, as Christ's servants doing what God wants you to do. And work with a smile on your face, always keeping in mind that no matter who happens to be giving the orders, you're really serving God" (Ephesians 6:6, The Message).

The heart is the very seat of our soul, our emotions, and our passions. It is the very essence of our being and that ...

Topics:	Character, Health, Passion, Soul, Thankfulness
Filters:	Pastor, Spiritual director, Woman leader, Women's ministry
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Proverbs 4:23, Ezekiel 36:26, Luke 6:45
Date Added:	February 10, 2009