A few quotes that caught my eye: Chapter 4-"Biblical revelation is less about what is revealed and more about Who is revealed. . . the Bible is a place of encounter. When we open the scriptures, we are invited into a conversation. . .with the Author" This is how I WANT to spend time in God's word!
Chapter 5 -Creation testifies "to the raw power, the exquisite beauty, the tender mercy and the playful creativity of [our] Maker" I especially love "the playful creativity"!!
Chapter 6 -Don't give advice quickly even if asked for it! Really? isn't that what parents/grandparents are for?? ;-) I will be practicing, "Why do you ask?" and, hopefully guiding the speakers to finding their own answers rather than expressing my sage wisdom!
Your hope and mine match identically, Stace - 'guiding the speakers to finding their own answers rather than expressing my sage wisdom!' It's been too easy for too long to throw our 2 cents into every situation, hasn't it! No wonder we're still friends after all these years!
This quote spoke to me: If we submit the deepest parts of ourselves to our listening, we have reason to believe that God will reveal deep parts of himself to us.
Personally, I've caught myself slipping into the "one-up" mode at times, where I inadvertently try to relate by sharing my own experiences instead of truly listening to the other person's story.
Well unfortunately my appetite is bigger than my stomach in trying to read books right now, so I probably won't be able to catch up as I had hoped! But I'm enjoying reading these clips and everyone's thoughts. I'm particularly looking forward to listening to creation--the older I get the more drawn I am to nature and solitude.
Yep, reading clips is good ... and often just what we need at the moment. And oh yes please to nature and solitude. I hear ya, Amanda. And I'm glad you're here, too.
This whole section of the book spoke to me so much! Loved being able to be outside as I read the chapter on Creation. “Trying to fix, judge, rescue, or change others are all subtle ways of exerting power over other people.” 138. A lot to mine there. Loved the list of bad listening culprits. Oh my! And the arrow image. More spoke than I can begin to list. So thankful for this book recommendation and conversation!
For sure, McHugh is packing a whole lot of goodness into each chapter. I smile that you were able to read the Creation chapter outdoors. What a lovely grace.
Oh Jeanie, it's YOU, my Marmelade Gypsy friend! Thanks for hanging with me, girl. It makes me so happy to know who Jeanie Croope is and to reconnect with you again this week. You've made my Saturday.
At the bottom of page 143 Adam talks about how we can keep the arrow pointed at the other person by asking open ended questions. I really should have remembered this having held counseling positions when I was working.
I've got to say that I'm guilty of being the inspector sometimes. I thought it was only because I forget what people tell me. I'm one for saying "tell me again?" Adam says that "good listening starts with the scandalous premise that this conversation is not about you." I had to chuckle at myself because sometimes i'm guilty of that and have to shut my head down and reel myself back in to the person. SOmetimes I'm not even aware of it, until I stop my head.
At the bottom of page 108 Adam syas "We may have been born to praise the Creator through his creatures, but now we find ourselves praising the creatures and forgetting, or remaking theCreator." He goes on to say that " These are the roots of pantheism— beleving that everything is God— or panentheism— believing thatGod is in everything." I only bring this up because it stood out to me. I did not know these terms or what they went. So it was just a food for thought thing for me.
Sounds like your reading experience is similar to panning for gold ... and you're coming up with some solid nuggets, friend. You've been bringing your enthusiasm for the book and the discussion to the table and it sure is showing.
I've got to tell you guys that chapter 5 has ben my most favorite chapter so far. I saw so much of myself here. I love to sit outside (in the summer) and notice EVERYTHING. The weather, how the wind blows the trees, the birds and bunnies. And I love a good thunderstorm. All the while sending praises to Him. The birds always make me think of Matthew 6:26 " Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they." I always say Abba Father the birds are singing a glorious song to you.
Your love for God's creation is inspirational. It makes me want to head outside even though it's pitch black and in the 20s. Thanks for bringing your joy here, Paula.
"If we submit the deepest parts of ourselves to our listening, we have reason to believe that God will reveal deep parts of himself to us." This quote is my biggest takeaway this week, Linda. Also an invitation to deepen my listening first of all to God and also to others. Thank you. Love and blessings to you!
A few quotes that caught my eye: Chapter 4-"Biblical revelation is less about what is revealed and more about Who is revealed. . . the Bible is a place of encounter. When we open the scriptures, we are invited into a conversation. . .with the Author" This is how I WANT to spend time in God's word!
Chapter 5 -Creation testifies "to the raw power, the exquisite beauty, the tender mercy and the playful creativity of [our] Maker" I especially love "the playful creativity"!!
Chapter 6 -Don't give advice quickly even if asked for it! Really? isn't that what parents/grandparents are for?? ;-) I will be practicing, "Why do you ask?" and, hopefully guiding the speakers to finding their own answers rather than expressing my sage wisdom!
Your hope and mine match identically, Stace - 'guiding the speakers to finding their own answers rather than expressing my sage wisdom!' It's been too easy for too long to throw our 2 cents into every situation, hasn't it! No wonder we're still friends after all these years!
Hey Linda, thanks bunches for sharing The Listening Life Book Club with Sweet Tea & Friend this month.
This quote spoke to me: If we submit the deepest parts of ourselves to our listening, we have reason to believe that God will reveal deep parts of himself to us.
I want that!
Yeah, that's what we're really craving deep down inside, isn't it ...
Personally, I've caught myself slipping into the "one-up" mode at times, where I inadvertently try to relate by sharing my own experiences instead of truly listening to the other person's story.
Happy Valentine's Day, Linda.
Oh I think we're all guilty of that kind or relating ... maybe it's because we feel awkward or unsure of how to respond?
Well unfortunately my appetite is bigger than my stomach in trying to read books right now, so I probably won't be able to catch up as I had hoped! But I'm enjoying reading these clips and everyone's thoughts. I'm particularly looking forward to listening to creation--the older I get the more drawn I am to nature and solitude.
Yep, reading clips is good ... and often just what we need at the moment. And oh yes please to nature and solitude. I hear ya, Amanda. And I'm glad you're here, too.
This whole section of the book spoke to me so much! Loved being able to be outside as I read the chapter on Creation. “Trying to fix, judge, rescue, or change others are all subtle ways of exerting power over other people.” 138. A lot to mine there. Loved the list of bad listening culprits. Oh my! And the arrow image. More spoke than I can begin to list. So thankful for this book recommendation and conversation!
For sure, McHugh is packing a whole lot of goodness into each chapter. I smile that you were able to read the Creation chapter outdoors. What a lovely grace.
This sounds very interesting and also rather timely! And by the way, thanks for stopping by Marmelade Gypsy yesterday!
Oh Jeanie, it's YOU, my Marmelade Gypsy friend! Thanks for hanging with me, girl. It makes me so happy to know who Jeanie Croope is and to reconnect with you again this week. You've made my Saturday.
At the bottom of page 143 Adam talks about how we can keep the arrow pointed at the other person by asking open ended questions. I really should have remembered this having held counseling positions when I was working.
I know, right? it's far too easy to compartmentalize those great work skills and think they're simply for our 9-5 work life.
I've got to say that I'm guilty of being the inspector sometimes. I thought it was only because I forget what people tell me. I'm one for saying "tell me again?" Adam says that "good listening starts with the scandalous premise that this conversation is not about you." I had to chuckle at myself because sometimes i'm guilty of that and have to shut my head down and reel myself back in to the person. SOmetimes I'm not even aware of it, until I stop my head.
Don't you love that list of bad listeners? For me it was the highlight of the book. Probably because it was easy to see myself in so many of them ...
At the bottom of page 108 Adam syas "We may have been born to praise the Creator through his creatures, but now we find ourselves praising the creatures and forgetting, or remaking theCreator." He goes on to say that " These are the roots of pantheism— beleving that everything is God— or panentheism— believing thatGod is in everything." I only bring this up because it stood out to me. I did not know these terms or what they went. So it was just a food for thought thing for me.
Sounds like your reading experience is similar to panning for gold ... and you're coming up with some solid nuggets, friend. You've been bringing your enthusiasm for the book and the discussion to the table and it sure is showing.
I'm grateful.
I sure am finding gold nuggets. Thanks for your kind words. I enjoy sitting among friends talking.
xo
I've got to tell you guys that chapter 5 has ben my most favorite chapter so far. I saw so much of myself here. I love to sit outside (in the summer) and notice EVERYTHING. The weather, how the wind blows the trees, the birds and bunnies. And I love a good thunderstorm. All the while sending praises to Him. The birds always make me think of Matthew 6:26 " Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they." I always say Abba Father the birds are singing a glorious song to you.
Your love for God's creation is inspirational. It makes me want to head outside even though it's pitch black and in the 20s. Thanks for bringing your joy here, Paula.
You are so welcome, I am filled with joy.
"If we submit the deepest parts of ourselves to our listening, we have reason to believe that God will reveal deep parts of himself to us." This quote is my biggest takeaway this week, Linda. Also an invitation to deepen my listening first of all to God and also to others. Thank you. Love and blessings to you!
Good point, Trudy. God first, people second. Without His power in our lives, this whole listening thing soon falls flat.