Proverbs 15.23“To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it…
Put Out the Fire
Proverbs 26.20“For lack of wood the fire goes out, and where there is no whisperer, quarreling ceases.” Unfortunately, it happens…
Don’t Gossip
Proverbs 11.12-13“Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent. Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets,…
Improve the Way You Listen | Part 2
Proverbs 29.11“A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.” Yesterday we considered…
Improve the Way You Listen | Part 1
James 1.19 “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for…
Obstacles to Listening
Romans 12.3“For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more…
Caring Drives Listening
Mark 12.30-31“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all…
A Listening Mindset
Philippians 2.1-5“So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection…
Seek First to Understand
Proverbs 18.13“If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.” Listening skills in our society…
Deep Listening
Proverbs 20.5“The purpose in a man’s heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.”…
Attention Leaders!
Proverbs 16.21, 23-24“The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness … The heart of the…
What Did You Say?
James 3.6-8“How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! And the tongue is a fire, a…