Do You Communicate or Just Talk?
Social media seems to have stunted our ability to truly communicate. How can we get that skill back to make meaningful connections?
VIDEO: CQ Kids – Why Doesn’t God Speak Directly to Us Anymore?
Such a great question from one of our younger listeners! God treats people differently based on the situation and the time period in which they live. Watch this short animated video for more.
VIDEO: Moments that Matter – Why Did Tongues of Fire Touch the Apostles?
The events of that first Day of Pentecost after Jesus’ resurrection were a unique, once in all of history occurrence. Many Christian churches today still believe in the gift of speaking in tongues, but with dramatic differences. Modern tongues are spoken with unintelligible sounds as many believe that they are speaking a “prayer language” to God. But are they? Watch this short vlog then listen to the full podcast of the same name for more.
Why Doesn’t Anyone Listen to Me?
We all need to be heard, and we all need to be acknowledged. We all need that feeling of validation that comes with being personally recognized as having value, and all of this comes through the important tool of communication. The problem is that we have become terrible at both the giving and receiving ends of the communication spectrum. Somehow we think that posting, texting, tweeting and emojis can replace actual conversation, looking someone in the eye, feeling their emotions or touching their shoulder. Whether it is our lack of attention span, our need for convenience, personal laziness or simply not knowing what we are missing, we have seemingly deserted real true person-to-person communication and replaced it with cold and emotionless technology. So, what do we do? How do we relearn both the giving and receiving ends of this invaluable and necessary tool for a fulfilled life called "communication"?
VIDEO: CQ BIBLE 101 – How to Study the Bible and Have it Make Sense
Do you want to study the Bible but have a difficult time making sense of it? Watch this short video to Learn different techniques you can use right away to go deeper into your studies.
Does Gossip Really Hurt Anyone?
Gossip – is it ever useful or good or is it always a waste of time and bad? Have you ever stopped to consider just how much of our present culture not only accepts gossip but places it in the enviable and important position of being a core and driving value of our everyday existence? Think about just how many publications, TV programs, talk shows and news items are driven by gossip. Now think about how much of our conversations at our work place or with our friends revolve around gossip. If you see it as I do, we are relentlessly inundated with gossip at every turn. So, what can we do about it? What should we do about it? How can we reduce the role of gossip in our lives and what should we replace it with?
Are There Secrets to Better Communication?
Part of spreading the gospel is having the ability to communicate clearly, respectfully and truthfully. We look at great historical communicators for help.
Do People Really Listen When You Speak?
Being understood elevates your confidence in others, relieves many of the pressures of today and opens up wider possibilities for tomorrow. How can we communicate better so people really listen when we speak?