by Bob | Jul 13, 2011 | Conflict Resolution, Emotional Intelligence, Emotions, Empathy
Emotional Empathy What causes the fights and quarrels among us? A great deal of relational conflict results from an underdeveloped ability to tune into others. Clueless How well do you understand other people’s perspective? Do you ever find yourself thinking, “What...
by Bob | Jun 12, 2009 | Biblical Counseling, Comfort, Empathy, Suffering, Sustaining
Why Some Biblical Counseling Is Only Half Biblical!Part Nine: How Biblical Counseling Lost Its Way*Note: If you’re disappointed that I’m saying that some biblical counseling is only half biblical, then please read my comments at the end of my first post in this...
by Bob | Jan 28, 2007 | African American Soul Care, Empathy, Tony Dungy
African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction: Super Bowl StyleThe more direct quotes I read from the two Super Bowl coaches, Lovie Smith (Chicago Bears) and Tony Dungy (Indianapolis Colts), the more amazed I am by their coaching styles. And, the more I become...
by Bob | Dec 9, 2006 | African American History, Biblical Counseling, Elizabeth Keckley, Empathy, Grieving, Mary Lincoln, President Lincoln, Soul Care, Spiritual Direction, Spiritual Friendship, Women's Studies
A Voice of HealingPicture the scene. It’s Civil War America. Women have no right to vote. Across the South, Blacks have no rights whatsoever. President Lincoln is assassinated. His widow, Mary Lincoln, is left devastated. To whom does she turn?To a Black woman. To...