God's Favorite Word

I recently read an article online with this title: "The Most Dangerous Word in the World." It's about the power the word “no” can have over our minds. It was written by a researcher, Andrew Newberg, who is a specialist in neurology. This is part of what he and his coauthor write: "If I were to put you into an MRI scanner…and flash the word 'NO' for less than one second…”

Dave DeSelmJuly 19, 2019Yes, Promises, God's promises, No, Yes and No, Andrew Newberg, 2 Corinthians 1:20, God's heartComment

Learning to Listen

“It is impossible to overemphasize the immense need humans have to be really listened to, to be taken seriously, to be understood. No one can develop freely in this world and find a full life without feeling understood by at least one other person…”

Dave DeSelmJuly 12, 2019Yes, listening, understanding, quick to listen, slow to speak, Paul Tournier, To Understand One Another, James 1:19, Proverbs 20:12, attention, listenerComment

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