The Hard Way

I realize that certain themes recur in this blog; I trust that the Holy Spirit wants me to emphasize some things. One of these is the way in which we learn. I believe there are three primary ways- receiving revelation from God directly, through the Word or in prayer etc., observing or receiving from other people, and the hard way in which we learn through personal, usually painful, time consuming experience. It must be human nature that causes us to utilize the third method so often. One could say, well, as long as we do learn. I suppose.
Along these lines I have observed a wide spread phenomenon in the generation from 20-40. There is an inordinate sensitivity to something called "tone", i.e. the way in which things are said, the precise words used to convey things. (Ironically, this "tone" concept is usually something I have to explain to older people.) I find myself walking on eggshells in hope of not causing offense. Again, I don't find this among middle aged people. I would welcome comments on this phenomenon.
Saturday morning the brothers of the house church continued our exploration of eldership and decision making. Met with our brother Josh in the afternoon. God continues to mature and grow him. In a rare event our ekklesia met Saturday evening. Shared on consensus and the interaction between it and those called to be leaders. Some passages include Matt. 18:15-17, Acts 6:1-6, and Acts 15. Sunday had the privilege of fellowship in Whitinsville. Our brother Alex joined us. Free flowing discussion, exhortation and praise of our King.