By Mario Vega, www.elim.org.sv God has given human beings the gift of reason so that we can make decisions based on judgment and experience. Yet for the Christian, there is an even greater privilege: we can consult the Creator Himself. Scripture teaches not only that...
By Rob Campbell, Founding Pastor, Cypress Creek Church (www.cypresscreekchurch.com) and Executive Director of Africa Renewal Ministries (www.africarenewal.org). Listening to others is not only a practical skill but also a biblical virtue that reflects the heart of...
By Bill Beckham, 70: Jesus’ Expansion Strategy Listening precedes speaking in the development of a child’s language skills. The exact order applies to the development of our prayer life. The Divine Spirit touches something in our spirit before we are drawn...
By Joel Comiskey, How to Lead a Great Small Group Meeting Have you ever noticed how hard it is to truly listen? We want to share our own opinions, defend ourselves, or think about what we’re going to say next. But real listening requires preparation—getting our hearts...
by Steve Cordle, Executive Director, The River Network International (trni.org) “Most people just need someone to listen to them.” That means most people do not need their group leader (or members) to tell them what to do. Instead, they need an empathetic...
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