Nurturing Hearts & Minds · Plan 06

Building Bonds

5 daysBy Dr. R. C. Titus

Relationships grow through the ways we encourage, speak, listen, notice goodness, and receive difference. These five readings bring those ordinary encounters into conversation with Christ’s love. Consider how communication can become more truthful and respectful, how listening can deepen understanding, and how students and families can experience a wider welcome. Each practice offers a small way to strengthen connection while honoring appropriate boundaries and the dignity of every person.

Build dependable relationships through truthful encouragement, gentle communication, patient listening, thoughtful acknowledgment, and respectful curiosity across different experiences and backgrounds.Read slowly. Return whenever you need.
One reading at a time

Your daily readings

  1. 01Foundations of Encouragement1 John 4:7-12
  2. 02Effective CommunicationProverbs 15:1-4
  3. 03Listening with EmpathyJames 1:19-25
  4. 04Positive ReinforcementPhilippians 4:8-9
  5. 05Connecting Across CulturesGalatians 3:26-29 · James 2:1-4

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