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It often proves quite interesting and “informative” to sit and listen to people talking over their coffee cups — or to eavesdrop while riding the bus — or to get in on the latest during recess time at a society meeting. The subject of conversation turns easily from things to people. People love to t
Comfortable perched on the sofa; Betty and Joan were quietly talking things over. The holidays were passed, but the memories of those days of laughter and song and well-wishing lived on in the minds of these two girls. And you know how girls will do—rehash the whole thing after it’s over, even down
How many engaged in any kind of religious discussion with another person outside of the immediate family or a best friend, the kind of discussion which concerned our Christianity or Christianity that differed from ours. Our silence speaks out loudly in answer to this kind of question and there is a
For my part, I welcome and encourage discussion of this subject, -- be that journalistic discussion, or be it discussion on official or unofficial conference, provided such discussion is specific, full, frank, and honest.
Therefore, when question time came, I made it known, but not too forcefully as I thought it out of place, being a visitor. After session, however, the remarks I made, but didn’t press, aroused the interest of three or four well versed, almost theologians, and so we got into a private discussion. To
Of course, this assumes that we talk with our friends about spiritual matters. Is this true? What gains more of your talk: the upcoming baseball season, the fishing trip around the corner, your business dealings or the things of God’s Word? Do you spend more time in the game room or the church socie
Could we chat now and then by telephone with each other, if you don’t mind?” asked Rosemary. “But of course,” said Olga. “That is what friends are for.” They exchanged their telephone numbers, jotted down recipes, and finally had to hurry to finish their shopping. But they agreed it was worthwhile t
Teachers spoke of it in the classroom, and there were obviously also differences of opinion among the members of the church. These differences were discussed in the homes (often at the supper table), when friends visited together, on the street comers and in the grocery stores. When one would see a
Hanko introduced to us the practical topic on “Dating” and discussion groups followed. These were probably the most active discussion groups of the week since the young people and leaders had various opinions on dating and on playing the field” as was mentioned in the introductory speech.
This Friday night was no different. After the waitress had taken their order, Charlene turned to her friend, Barb. She tried to share how God had exposed her slackness in personal devotions. The table of friends suddenly became quiet. Everyone began to listen, and then a buzz of talk began as everyo