DEVOTIONS Truth In Love Speaking truthfully sometimes requires a word of caution or an honest insight. Lynn Buzzard
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When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value. …
A man finds joy in giving an apt reply-and how good is a timely word! …
A fool's lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating. …
He who answers before listening-that is his folly and his shame. …
10 Rules for Respect A communication covenant to help leaders build trust. Charles W. Christian
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These ten rules have transformed the way one church communicates. The rules form a covenant signed each year by all leaders. Mark how well you live by each rule.
Recently two people asked a staff member to tell the pastor about a problem. She said, "I know the pastor would appreciate your telling him yourself. If he doesn't respond, then we'll go together." That afternoon, the members came to my office, ...
The Case
Crest Falls Assembly hired two part-time children's directors, Sue and Cindy, to co-direct the growing children's program. Their roles in the Christian education department were defined carefully—Sue would handle preschool, and Cindy would handle elementary. When their functions overlapped, they would combine their efforts, and both would answer to Phil, the associate pastor.
Crest Falls Assembly hired two part-time children's directors, Sue and Cindy, to co-direct the growing children's program. Their roles in the Christian education department were defined carefully—Sue would handle preschool, and Cindy would handle elementary. When their functions overlapped, they would combine their efforts, and both would answer to Phil, the associate pastor.
How to Give Good Advice Some people want you to listen; others genuinely want you to speak. Fred Smith
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I was having lunch with a psychologist. As we talked, she was asking me questions about her cases. Finally I said, "This is ludicrous. I've never studied counseling a day in my life. I'm a businessman, and you're a Ph.D. in psychology. Why are you asking me?"
"There's a difference between counseling and asking for advice," she said. "I come to you for good advice."
Unity Amid Change Introducing new ideas that motivate everyone. Robert J. Morgan
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The Case
A handful of people became convinced the cumbersome denominational title on the church sign hindered the unchurched from visiting its services. The pastor agreed, but the congregation was located in the same city as the denominational headquarters. Many in the church (including the pastor) had strong denominational ties. Omitting the denominational designation in the church name would be ...
This article is based on a survey of widows and widowers, which included the question "If you were to write an article or book entitled 'What NOT to Say When Someone's Spouse Dies,' what would it include?"
1. Trying to relieve a bereaved person's grief in the name of faith. The religious clichés that are sometimes offered may be facts, but not helpful statements to make. Yes, a ...
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