tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213977381458736343.post7010121021521602865..comments2024-01-06T10:36:03.652-05:00Comments on The Word Guild: Listening with your mind and your heart - LindquistGlynishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15621548333351709607noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213977381458736343.post-46102004459664109262009-10-20T19:15:47.275-04:002009-10-20T19:15:47.275-04:00Dear NJ,
Thank you so much for your words of wisdo...Dear NJ,<br />Thank you so much for your words of wisdom. It seems to me that as I grow older, it becomes easier for me to admit that I have so much to learn. We are also aware of the value of our time and that to take the time to listen to someone is a wonderful gift to them. Thanks for the way you take the time to encourage so many writers, including me.<br />Blessings,<br />EleanorEleanor Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03817601012607775874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213977381458736343.post-51189770289493042582009-10-08T10:01:19.713-04:002009-10-08T10:01:19.713-04:00NJ,
Your point is precisely what pastors frequentl...NJ,<br />Your point is precisely what pastors frequently experience. Certain individuals go from one person or pastor to another until they hear just what they want to hear. <br />Claiming to be seeking advice, it seems they are really seeking approval for what they've already determined to do (or are already doing). <br />Selective hearing, and selective responding. <br />Ah, but I confess -- been there, done it! <br />Peter.Peter Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529992196266271463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213977381458736343.post-18727717897237855422009-10-07T17:18:30.987-04:002009-10-07T17:18:30.987-04:00This is a very familiar dynamic in the music world...This is a very familiar dynamic in the music world as well. I like what Brian Doerksen says about God "giving us" ideas/stories/songs etc. -- he says God's spirit is constantly planting seeds, but we are constantly learning how to grow and weed and prune what he plants -- so we must be teachable gardeners!<br /><br />Thanks for this piece.<br />CarolynCarolyn Arendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02425011303916760605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213977381458736343.post-41157797012034918702009-10-06T10:45:50.375-04:002009-10-06T10:45:50.375-04:00I can relate to this as well. It all comes down to...I can relate to this as well. It all comes down to developing the character of Christ through being teachable disciplined and obedient. Those who are willing to submit themselves in that way are going to go places that others cannot follow. It is important to lead by example and remember that Christ wants it for them Too he wants us all to reach our full potential and any difficult situation is an opportunity for growth on both parts. In fact it is situations like these that cause us to grow the most.<br /><br />I appreciate this blog as a Canadian living in the USA.<br /><br />Be blessed<br />KellyKelly Sextonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389913481632950610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213977381458736343.post-86471550844552401302009-10-06T10:15:54.063-04:002009-10-06T10:15:54.063-04:00Oh, my word. Yes. I know a person who self-publish...Oh, my word. Yes. I know a person who self-published a book because "God told me to write this." No platform, not a speaker, teacher, nor published articles.<br /><br />God spared me from having to say "No." firmly but kindly to editing this work. This writer did not want to hear constructive criticism nor any information about honing the craft of writing.<br /><br />Sigh. Saying no to writers like this saves my sanity . . . and my family the need to tell me to stop muttering under my breath, "If you didn't plan to follow any of my advice or implement any of my suggestions, why on earth did you hire me to edit?"Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11561205627565736112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213977381458736343.post-54811490612320392832009-10-06T09:06:34.739-04:002009-10-06T09:06:34.739-04:00Oh, someone popped to mind right away when I read ...Oh, someone popped to mind right away when I read this! There have been quite a few, but one really sticks out in my memory. It IS frustrating!<br /><br />I think my severe-case person was in the habit of seeking opinions in lieu of taking action. Asking for opinions made her feel she was taking action, but she wasn't actually doing the writing, doing the querying, doing the submitting, etc. <br /><br />After a while, I got in the habit of turning the question back on her. "So what seems like the right next step to YOU?"<br /><br />It is hard for mentor/helper types who really WANT to see someone move forward.Marilynhttp://www.asgoodadayasany.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com