The Power of Active Listening
Devotional Steinar Opheim Devotional Steinar Opheim

The Power of Active Listening

Recently, in prayer, I was reminded of my own stubbornness, much like a toddler wanting to do things my way, only to later wonder why I struggle to hear God. This led me to see that I approach interactions with people similarly—focusing on my own agenda instead of truly listening. It is a humbling realization that challenges me to communicate more thoughtfully as a Christian professional.

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Reflecting Christ’s Love and Truth in Everyday Conversations
Devotional Steinar Opheim Devotional Steinar Opheim

Reflecting Christ’s Love and Truth in Everyday Conversations

In today’s world, the idea of “truth” can feel like a moving target. People often talk about “my truth” as if it changes based on personal feelings, opinions, or the latest news. However, for the Christian, there is only one absolute truth: God’s Word. God is truth, and His declarations are eternally true. Effective communication requires us to be mindful of what we say, with a commitment to uphold this absolute truth.

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No fancy words needed to spread the good news!
Devotional Elizabeth Strauss Devotional Elizabeth Strauss

No fancy words needed to spread the good news!

I was devastated after I did my first professional analysis. The report showed many strong aspects, but when assessed on communication skills, it read: "We suggest that this person should not be in a management position overseeing people; in fact, even animals will run away.

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