listening

I hoped our shared faith would provide enough common ground. I was a bit naive.

The word contagion comes from the Latin words for “with” and “touch.”

The story was gut wrenching. Then came the group's response.

Twelve-step groups have a rule against crosstalk. It’s a good rule for churches, too.

When I walk and talk with a friend, we share an intimate experience. Listening to a podcast is similar.

Listening itself has a sacramental dimension. When a family gathers around a hospital bed, it becomes a sort of communion table.

Grandma and Bob got along famously. They complemented one another: Grand­ma was hard of hearing and Bob was almost blind.