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Do not tear down the work of God for the sake of food. All things indeed are clean, but they are evil for the person who eats and causes offense. It is good not to eat meat or to drink wine, or to do anything by which your brother or sister stumbles. — Romans 14:20-21 (NASV)Free Subscription via Email
Category Archives: Emotions
Men need Empathy, not Sympathy
Men need empathy, not sympathy, especially when they are emotionally hurting. And every man I know has a long list of hurts. He struggles with them every day. He needs you to feel his hurts with him! That will give … Continue reading
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A Confidential Container
A confidential container or meeting space is necessary for a man to share anything personal with you. Especially anything about his feelings. Therefor view each of your meetings as a clay jar. Realize that gossip is deadly: it will break … Continue reading
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Facilitate his monologue on his emotions
The best way to edify a man is, most often, to facilitate his monologue on his emotions. Two years ago, I wrote a post on the importance of having the other guy do most of the talking. This post is … Continue reading