...on a good compliment." While teaching English at various locations and teaching MKs at the YWAM missionary school, we are reminded of the truth of this quote from Mark Twain. Let's face it, learning--especially a new language--is an arduous task. Actually, taking on any new challenge can be, well, challenging. The more we can encourage one another along the way, the more likely we are to follow through and "echale ganas!" (go for it!).
Kids love compliments--we see it every day at the boys shelter. One good compliment and you'd think you had just given them a grande Tommy Turtle Sundae (my apologies if you don't know about Captain Sundae in Holland, MI).
But adults appreciate compliments just as much... "puedes hacerlo, poco a poco" (you can do it, little by little). Learning a new language, starting a new job, going back to school, raising kids... life. We're all in this together. Who can you give a "good compliment" to today?
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29
Our purpose is to serve the people of Mexico and Laredo, TX through education, discipleship, and Christian literature that testifies Jesus Christ as "the way and the truth and the life". John 14:6
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