I just ran across this social networking site tonight as I was reading the blog of one of the commenters on my blog AlternativeChurch.wordpress.com. I have long been feeling that the Christian community really has not fully tapped the whole soical networking venue, and it's exciting to see us coming out of our boxes, and thinking creatively.

I have a separate blog (noted above), so probably won't be blogging too much here, but did want to write a quick note that I'm excited about joining Simplechurch.com, and looking forward to stimulating dialogue here!

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Nik P. Comment by Nik P. on October 16, 2008 at 6:07pm
Welcome,
I blog on simplechurch and use the rss feed at the bottom to automatically update facebook. Then, I don't have to cut & paste. I liked your advice on listening to the depressed woman. Do you have a counseling background?
Nik
Maggie Comment by Maggie on October 17, 2008 at 7:38am
Hi Peggy, yes, might cut and paste some of them, but I did also notice where I can do RSS feeds on my Simple Church page, so may do that with my blog. I try to keep it simple.

Hi Leonard, yes I remember you. His Broken Bride. You commented on my blog too. Good to see you.

Nik, yes, have done Christian counseling on and off for many years. Don't have my degree in it (though now considering grad school), but have gone through a lot of church-based training. The training has been good, but honestly what has taught me the most is what I've learned simply through observation and listening to people. The training then has a bigger impact because it confirms what I have observed myself (and of course adds to it as well). The one training I would recommend above everything else is Empathetic Listening, in our society that so values the persuasive argument, many of us have lost this valuable skill. I may do your RSS deal in reverse.

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