There has been a shift in our conversations since Covid that leaves many participants wondering how the discussion went south so fast. So many are looking for a win with their opinion on so many issues. Part of this process includes twisting comments to fit one’s opinion or assuming that someone has an opinion without asking. Conversations like these can be a torpedo out of nowhere but I’m learning to be on guard, or better skilled at deflection, changing a negative talk into more positive topics. At the same time I want to be a better listener, asking questions that cause self reflection on how our Savior is still the King of kings. Seeking His kingdom and His righteousness is a high priority.
“A faith without some doubts is like a human body with no antobodies in it. People who blithely go through life too busy or indifferent to ask the hard questions about why they believe as they do will find themselves defenseless against either the experience of tragedy or the probing questions of a smart skeptic. A person's faith can collapse almost overnight if she failed over the years to listen patiently to her own doubts, which should only be discarded after long reflection.” - Tim Keller
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