tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20453449.post156417977807066405..comments2023-07-08T07:47:01.088-04:00Comments on Neverperfect.Alwaysreal: Can We Talk?realsarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07389606753472379452noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20453449.post-78780518259166343512009-10-08T09:39:12.128-04:002009-10-08T09:39:12.128-04:00To define "talk bombs" - things which en...To define "talk bombs" - things which end conversation - those are the comments that a made which instantly polarize the discussion, the positions which are "us/them" inducing. The classic "talk bomb" is to compare someone or some action to Hitler/the Nazis. It's a rare day you find someone who thinks that Nazi Germany was a grand idea. Yet when you bring that into a conversation, it's an effective "talk bomb". <br /><br />To have true dialogue, you have to think critically and listen intently. I recommend the article on the St. John's website on dialogue found <a href="http://www.stjohnscollege.edu/about/dialogue.shtml" rel="nofollow">here...</a> I found it quite thought-provoking!<br /><br />DebDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07077252518911858612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20453449.post-59132591933589264922009-10-07T12:58:20.400-04:002009-10-07T12:58:20.400-04:00My older daughter is learning the art of "dis...My older daughter is learning the art of "discussion" and "conversation" at college (St. John's of Annapolis). She was telling me about the "talk bombs" people throw which basically end any hope of conversation. May your words, so seasoned with salt, make a difference...<br />Peace!<br />DebDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07077252518911858612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20453449.post-25769820556947755562009-10-07T11:41:34.727-04:002009-10-07T11:41:34.727-04:00sensitive, thoughtful, and real.
wonderful!sensitive, thoughtful, and real. <br />wonderful!revkjarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03516266924883899536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20453449.post-5726353684405200802009-10-07T11:36:14.024-04:002009-10-07T11:36:14.024-04:00Well preached - I'm glad that this got into th...Well preached - I'm glad that this got into the local paper too...it deserves wider audienceKathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09171138485811816831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20453449.post-56469405967242600222009-09-30T21:37:03.493-04:002009-09-30T21:37:03.493-04:00This was beautiful. I am not surprised it was well...This was beautiful. I am not surprised it was well received. Good on you.Emily@remodeling this lifehttp://www.remodelingthislife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20453449.post-53635279526996604302009-09-07T17:18:31.757-04:002009-09-07T17:18:31.757-04:00Wonderful sermon, Sarah, challenging yet loving. ...Wonderful sermon, Sarah, challenging yet loving. Thank you for posting this, and I'm glad it was well received.Lauralewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13899810561123775484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20453449.post-18765986312415809662009-09-07T10:14:57.671-04:002009-09-07T10:14:57.671-04:00Powerful, powerful preaching. My prayer is that p...Powerful, powerful preaching. My prayer is that people in your congregation, the congregation I belong to, and congregations all over the country can not only talk, but truly listen to each other.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06420035725875000489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20453449.post-24590608715157055112009-09-06T20:44:13.767-04:002009-09-06T20:44:13.767-04:00Thank you all for stopping by, taking the time to ...Thank you all for stopping by, taking the time to read the sermon, and commenting. Knowing that I had your support helped me get up this morning and "bark far"! It was well-received, too, so I am grateful.<br /><br />Thanks again.realsarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07389606753472379452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20453449.post-52280413220874268722009-09-06T09:58:00.948-04:002009-09-06T09:58:00.948-04:00Excellent. The Good News.Excellent. The Good News.Mary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02970052534402740820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20453449.post-62433942405304071592009-09-05T21:35:47.347-04:002009-09-05T21:35:47.347-04:00Very loving and yet calling the question, so to sp...Very loving and yet calling the question, so to speak. BTW, I, too, am in my 6th week in my new (first!) call. <br />May those who hear your words be blessings to others!<br />oh - the word verification to post my comment is "barkfar"!!! how appropro for this week!LMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14711232737873413867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20453449.post-37316872524584717952009-09-05T20:48:16.501-04:002009-09-05T20:48:16.501-04:00Blessings to you in the preaching and may the list...Blessings to you in the preaching and may the listening be a blessing to those who hear it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235049965406944684noreply@blogger.com