STOP AND THINK – The greatest motivational act one person can do for another is to listen. (Roy E. Moody, late motivational speaker)

Listening is mostly a lost art. Even when someone is speaking to us—perhaps pouring out his or her heart—we’re often mentally phrasing our response instead of really hearing what is being said. Let’s make an attempt to listen and really hear our friend’s heart. That will likely mean more to them than any advice we may offer.

My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak. (James 1:19)