1. Bring hope through the gospel (John 4:7-26; 1 Cor 1:2-9) 2. Be quick to listen (James 1:19; Prov 18:13) 3. The tongue of the wise brings healing (Prov 12:18) - Breathe grace (Eph 4:29) - Speak only to build others up (Eph 4:29) - Make charitable judgments (1 Cor 13:7) - Talk in person whenever possible (Mat 18:15) - Talk from beside, not from above (Mat 7:5) 4. Recognize your job (2 Tim 2:24-26; Rom 12:18) - God's job: To change people - Your job: To speak the truth in love
Key principle: Breathe grace rather than judgment.
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Leonard and his family moved to Stafford in August 2007 from Raleigh, NC where he served as Assistant Pastor of Youth and Families as well as Worship Director for 10 years. He is a graduate of Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC and Towson University in Towson, MD. ...