Listening...

I am reading a book on how to be a better listener and so far the conclusion about myself that I have come to realize is that I am pretty lame at this. I (most of us do) thought that I am a good listener. Heck, it's my job to "hear" people!! But what I have noticed is that many times, unknowingly, I want to jump in & solve problems for people - also what I do, a problem solver! This may or may not be the best thing in that moment when someone is opening up & pouring themselves out. They simply may need me to listen and hear them. They may actually want to reach a solution or conclusion on their own without the help of my infinite, vast, deep, and always pertinent knowledge!! (Crazy, right??)

So this week, let the discipline of listening begin! I'll let you know how I do!

Much love,

T.

Got FAITH?

Hey everybody! Check this out: Wednesday June 14th, we are launching our FAITH Evangelism Strategy! I am super stoked (that's excited for all you old schoolers!) about this. I firmly believes God honors His Word and his people when we are faithful to proclaim the life giving hope of Jesus Christ. This is what FAITH is all about. WARNING: This will change you from the inside-out...in a good way! God is going to move mightily in this ministry & I want you to be a part of it. Soooo....you don't want to miss this wednesday night b/c I will be unwrapping FAITH in detail. Come hear the who, what, how & why of this ministry and get ready to celebrate what God is going to do in Ft. Wayne through our efforts at BBC!

See you there! Much love,

Todd