My friend Ray Bandi, former pastor and disciple-making coach in New Hampshire, reminded me of the best short version of the challenges we\u2019re facing in the U.S. It\u2019s right out of the Bible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. (James 1.19, 20, NIV)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s very simple: from politicians right down to the average FaceBook user, we\u2019re not very good at \u201cquick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.\u201d We talk too much, listen too little, and get angry too quickly. And the kicker is, the anger will not bring about the righteousness that God (and most people) desire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s no need for me to say anymore. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" My friend Ray Bandi, former pastor and disciple-making coach in New Hampshire, reminded me of the best short version of the challenges we\u2019re facing in the U.S. It\u2019s right out of the Bible: My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become … Continue reading A Simple Explanation<\/span>