Words of encouragement are far more scarce than we usually recognize. Learning about how the human being's brain responds to both the absence and the presence of encouragement opens up another level of understanding about the power of speaking the Gospel about Jesus and words of encouragement and affirmation to someone's face. We need it. But, first we must recognize our inclination to avoid it.
There's a wild connection between neuroscience, emotions and the speaking and hearing of the Good News. Not to mention, the sharing of encouragement and affirmation that is steeped in the Good News. Check out this short piece to explore how saying and hearing the Gospel about Jesus can physiologically change lives.
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