#hearthestory

“There isn’t anyone you couldn’t love once you’ve heard their story.”   ― Mary Lou Kownacki

The mission of this blog is to share the story of God in teaching, in conversation, and in authenticity. The teaching comes through what the Bible says. We look to the Bible to answer questions like who is God, what does life mean, and what does it mean to be a Christian. The conversations happen when we can have an inner dialogue, open communication with others, and open communication with God. The authenticity is about how to live life with no mask hiding who we are. There are no walls to hide behind, instead we are our true self always. 
 
With that mission it might be clear that talking with others is a big deal. The chance to hear about someone’s life, struggles, and growth is a gift to us. It is in the sharing that we can learn and grow. Often we flip this thinking. We assume that by allowing a person the chance to speak we are blessing them. We are taking time from our busy day to sit and listen, but that is exactly what we are called to do. We are so busy and rushing that these conversations seem like a chore. We might nod to someone in passing or have the occasional, "how ya doing", but it seems like the majority of the time is spent thinking only of our self. 
 
This week I challenge you to change the custom of fake care. Take time to ask about a person’s day. Learn to slow down. Look for people to talk with and actually listen. Care about what they have to say. Their story will cause you to care for them and others more deeply. You can always feel free to share your story or your experience with the challenge in the comments below or on the Facebook page! Remember to #sharethestory