Convo-Tip #2: Ask a deep question… twice
Deep conversations are rarely the result of a single question. One question might reframe the conversation, but it usually takes more to …
Convo-Tip #1: Acknowledge awkwardness but go forward anyway
If you’re chatting with a friend and want to delve past the formalities of weather, sports, and kittens, you’ll need a transition. …
Answering specific questions: A case study of Practical Shepherding
I love finding underdog blogs. You know, those blogs that aren’t insanely popular but have something wonderful to offer. Practical Shepherding has …
6 simple phrases to stop (NOT stomp) any argument
Like tango, it takes two to argue. Take a look – most arguments follow a fairly basic structure: Person 1 accuses Person …
Learning from mY Generation: Stories on the art of listening
Josh Riebock sent me a copy of his book, mY Generation: A Real Journey of Change and Hope. As he and I …
How transparent should we be with non-Christians?
I rediscovered a verse a few weeks before I wrote about the Opening Principle. That verse is forcing me to completely rethink my transparency guidelines. So I’d like your opinion: how much should we open up with non-Christians?
The Opening Principle: How to help others open up
The Opening Principle says, “People open to open people.” In other words, when one person opens to another, the other usually responds …
The 4 healthy habits of highly effective Christians
I don’t know how many times I’ve repeated this or heard this repeated, and still I’m repeating it again… because it’s some of my best default advice.
22 retweetables and a ton of tweeple to follow
Warning: I’m succumbing to peer pressure. All the cool kids are writing about twitter, so I’m joining the fray. Still, even if …
4 practices to serve and interact when you’re physically alone
On Saturday, I took a nap. I didn’t wake up until 3:23 am. And yes, that felt weird. Once I woke up, …