J Thomas

“The key to real change lies not in implementing a new process, but in getting people to hold one another accountable to the process.”
― Kerry Patterson, Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High

“When it comes to risky, controversial, and emotional conversations, skilled people find a way to get all relevant information (from themselves and others) out into the open.”
― Kerry Patterson, Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High

“The road from sick A to well B is not straight or paved. It winds; there are obstacles; you will fall on the path. Are you willing to get back up again? And again? You will feel as if you are groping in the dark. Will you trust that there is light at the end? Until you get there, can you work with the shadows? You will need community. Can you trust those who love you? Can you hold tight with one hand and release with the other? You will have to trust in the process. You will need faith. Do you want to be made well?”
― Monica A. Coleman, Not Alone: Reflections on Faith and Depression

“Perhaps the deepest Christian fellowship and joy we can experience in this life is at the throne of grace, praying with and for one another.”
― Warren W. Wiersbe, Be Joyful (Philippians): Even When Things Go Wrong, You Can Have Joy