October 13, 2019, Lectionary
For trauma, create routines, celebrate life passages, and pray for peaceful surroundings. Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7
Our God brought us into the narrows, laid on us oppressive troubles, then brought us through and out into abundance. Psalm 66:1-12
Don't argue about words, but use your words to handle accurately the Word of Truth. 2 Timothy 2:8-15
"Where are the nine?" How do you hear it: Is the tone curious, shaming, amused, or something else? Luke 17:11-19
Thoughts about Listening
Routines and celebrations are more important to our functioning than we sometimes recognize. Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7
Seems like a pattern: First the narrows, then abundance. A good listener needs to be able to hear both. Psalm 66:1-12
Don't argue about what the word means and, through that, about what the speaker means. Instead, listen to hear the person through whatever words he or she uses. 2 Timothy 2:8-15
Be always, always thankful, grateful, finding something to praise. Luke 17:11-19