Chestnut Ridge Church
Wise Guy - Part 5
Through God, Solomon wrote the Old Testament book of Proverbs so we could grow in understanding and wisdom, and so we would know what to do and how to respond to various situations in life. The starting point of wisdom is what Solomon calls, "the fear of the Lord."
Locations & Times
Chestnut Ridge Church [CRC] (ONLINE ONLY)
2223 Cheat Rd, Morgantown, WV 26508, USA
Sunday 8:00 AM
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The Lion and the Lamb, There Is Power, Fullness, Death Was Arrested
Join the fun JULY 30 after the 11 am service out on the front lawn. More details coming.
http://theridge.church/studentjuly4 The fireworks begin at dusk over the lake! Middle school and high school students and their families are invited to join other Deviate & Wired families at the fire pit for snacks and fellowship. Bring along a lawnchair and some friends!
The summer fun on Sunday evenings continues JULY 9, right after the 5 pm service! Food trucks, cornhole, ways to meet new people—it’s a great way for you to meet up with others, or hang out with your small group! Come to the service, connect with old friends (or new ones), and make some memories this summer!
http://theridge.church/crccampussummer College-aged students are invited to Summer Small Groups at The Cue on Wednesday evenings. Snacks, discussion, and a study into the book of Acts are provided each week. Groups will meet weekly through July 26, except for July 5. There’s more info at theridge.church/CRCCampusSummer.
http://theridge.church/celebraterecovery Celebrate Recovery will not meet July 3rd, but will resume Monday, July 10, from 6:30-8:30 pm. Visit theridge.church/celebraterecovery for more information about CR.
http://theridge.church/deviate Don’t miss out on the best nights of the summer! Join us Tuesday nights for over the top events, crazy fun, and amazing friends. We’ll have games and competitions throughout the summer. Bring a friend and join in.
http://theridge.church/wired Meets on Sunday evenings — Don’t miss out on Wired Sundays this summer! Each Sunday evening, Wired will have different summer-themed games and small-group devotional time. Invite a friend, and join the fun!
Compassionate Listening
week 1 - The Fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom
week 2 - Listening, from the viewpoint of the one receiving guidance
week 3 - Wise Children: honoring parents despite mistakes
week 4 - Living Generously without bias
TODAY - Compassionate Listening
1. When I was in elementary school, three friends and I used to shoot eggs into the local pool with a large slingshot.
2. When I graduated from high school, I headed out west in a van for a month and traveled the country with 3 high school friends, and this was actually supported by my parents.
3. When I was in college, I earned some extra cash while fighting MMA cage matches to help pay for my college loans.
-Donkey from 'Shrek'
-Thich Nhat Hanh
-Dr. Hyder Zahed
-G. Cambell Morgan from 'The Answers of Jesus to Job'
- Develop understanding
- See the humanity within others
SPEAKER
- Feeling of relief and renewed strength
- Self-revelation and problem solving
-unknown
• Priority value
• Bias and past conversations
• Rushed conclusions
• Personally offended
• Exhaustion and emotional overload
• Love
• Patience
• Self-control
• Open-mindedness
> Someone always has to top the other person’s story.
> When you can tell they already have their answer for you and you’re only halfway done talking.
> When an answer or quick fix is given without being asked follow up questions first.
> When someone can’t maintain eye contact, or are continually distracted by phone, watch.
- Dietrich Bonheoffer
Listen Openly
Listen Lovingly