Conversations that heal
Posture: Listening in Love
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick t o listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. James 1:19
Perspective: God’s Image reflected in every person
With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings who have been made in God’s image and likeness...this should not be.
James 3:9-10
Approach: Humility rooted in Love
“We see but a poor reflection in a mirror” 1 Corinthians 13:12
Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love..
Ephesians 4:2
Healing Words: Encouragement, Support, Loving Action
Let us think of ways to motivate one another for the purpose of sparking acts of love and good deeds.
Hebrews 10:24
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact your are doing.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
The Goal: We belong to each other.
We are all parts of Christ’s body and it takes every one of us to make it complete...So we belong to each other, and each needs all the others.
Romans 12:4-5