tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20184070.post6990070221824280171..comments2024-01-11T10:58:30.769-05:00Comments on Jesus community: being quietTed M. Gossardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10580691315315271791noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20184070.post-89224038859533613972009-02-15T22:56:00.000-05:002009-02-15T22:56:00.000-05:00Lanny,Yes. I knew you'd have a hard time with this...Lanny,<BR/>Yes. I knew you'd have a hard time with this. (just kidding! :)Ted M. Gossardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10580691315315271791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20184070.post-19083152348679635282009-02-14T21:59:00.000-05:002009-02-14T21:59:00.000-05:00uh quiet? What's that?uh quiet? What's that?Lannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16018584509455303394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20184070.post-47597442043874397582009-02-14T07:35:00.000-05:002009-02-14T07:35:00.000-05:00ESI,Yes, I'm learning something of the same in my ...ESI,<BR/>Yes, I'm learning something of the same in my own work as well. Sometimes I'm quite glad I was quiet, as I can see my opinion on a work related matter was actually off. Other times it's good for me to be silent, and slow to point out this or that. Don't even know always why, or have much of a sense as to why, but only a sense or intuition that that is true.Ted M. Gossardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10580691315315271791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20184070.post-85693670083961009962009-02-13T21:49:00.000-05:002009-02-13T21:49:00.000-05:00Most of us tend to like the sound of our own voice...Most of us tend to like the sound of our own voice, don't we? This is timely, I was just thinking how I would be served if I wasn't so ready with my own opinion at work.<BR/><BR/>Thanks, TedEvery Square Inchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636924397725214300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20184070.post-60589587830269121722009-02-13T19:29:00.000-05:002009-02-13T19:29:00.000-05:00Nancy,Good listening surely is, or God's word woul...Nancy,<BR/>Good listening surely is, or God's word wouldn't have to tell us to be slow to speak and quick to listen (James).Ted M. Gossardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10580691315315271791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20184070.post-17343562791772751722009-02-13T19:28:00.000-05:002009-02-13T19:28:00.000-05:00Crowm,Yes. I especially like to hear the older who...Crowm,<BR/>Yes. I especially like to hear the older who have wisdom from God. I guess I don't want to get hung up on just how much I talk or don't talk. I probably have been so hung up on that. And I have to remember it doesn't hurt if I have nothing to say every time.<BR/><BR/>But the point here is that I need to be quiet so I can listen, and hopefully hear, really hear what the other is saying. That just seemed to connect for me, as I can be too noisy or talkative, and have often sensed it was not that helpful, or even empty. (not referring here to good conversation, but more like monologues in which I'm trying to draw someone out into something I consider important)<BR/><BR/>Thanks.Ted M. Gossardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10580691315315271791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20184070.post-45191947629571179862009-02-13T12:03:00.000-05:002009-02-13T12:03:00.000-05:00yes, it is underrated.yes, it is underrated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20184070.post-78372672141822359282009-02-13T11:57:00.000-05:002009-02-13T11:57:00.000-05:00Good words here Ted. I'm reminded of the old E.F....Good words here Ted. I'm reminded of the old E.F. Hutton ? commercial. "When he speaks, everyone listens."<BR/><BR/>I have an elder now that is somewhat quiet while leading/shepherding. Being in the room with this man is encouraging in itself. When he speaks, everyone is on pins and needles. It's not a "worship of man" thing. It's recognizing wisdom that comes from above.<BR/><BR/>I too must learn to be better about listening and especially not formulating my words prior to hearing the other person out. Thanks alot!Crowmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17972336038762974441noreply@blogger.com