gentleness on Respect

Only with “gentleness and reverence” will people be able to see, verify, and be persuaded to respond to what we have to say.

When I approach a child, he inspires in me two sentiments — tenderness for what he is and respect for what he may become.

In his excellent Apprentice Series books on Discipleship, author Jame Bryan Smith details a conversation he once had with Dallas Willard: Dallas Willard once quoted this verse [Mt 10:16, “be as wise ...