Comments on: Here’s the hardest, most effective way to serve others

By: Learning what people REALLY want

Learning what people REALLY want — Wed, 05 May 2010 17:27:22 +0000

[...] I hope with this whole series you take away at least this: start finding out what people want. Don’t give what you want to give – give what they want to get. It’s the most effective way to serve. [...]

By: What you need to know about asking people what they want

What you need to know about asking people what they want — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 07:28:34 +0000

[...] People appreciate your concern. Asking shows your interest, and when you start to follow-through with what they ask, you won’t get resistance because, after all, they asked for it. It’s a way to serve on their terms. [...]

By: YES: The “get rich quick” trick for gaining serving experience

YES: The “get rich quick” trick for gaining serving experience — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:35:37 +0000

[...] you don’t know how to serve. You might come at it by giving what you want to give instead of giving what’s wanted or needed. What’s worse, you still don’t have the motivation to serve. You’re thankful, but [...]

By: bondChristian

bondChristian — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:24:31 +0000

Thank you for the tip. I haven’t seen the hardcovers, though I’ve purchased quite a few of the soft covers.

It’s definitely good to get out and interact with other writers and editors (et al.)… something I should do more often too. Hope you’re able to go.

-Marshall Jones Jr.

By: Amanda!

Amanda! — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:48:46 +0000

Yeah I have a stack of books on my desk also, I’m kind of a sucker for cool cover art. It’s the Christians writer guild conference and some one sent me a link to it. I have been trying to get involved with different writing communities since a college prof suggested it a couple years ago.

If you need book gift ideas penguin has put out beautiful hardcover editions of the classics.

By: bondChristian

bondChristian — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 07:34:59 +0000

I don’t particularly have any that I want right now. That’s part of the reason I ask: to get ideas. :>) Right now, though, I have a stack of about ten unread books and a couple halfway finished books to read. I love reading, though, so this isn’t a problem.

The conference sounds fun. Which conference is it, and why that one in particular?

-Marshall Jones Jr.

By: Amanda!

Amanda! — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:08:48 +0000

All I really want is to be able to go to a writing conference In Denver in February actually. Thanks for askng. How about you?

By: bondChristian

bondChristian — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:43:24 +0000

Amanda,

Just today I was talking with my brother about how cool books are as gifts. They usually have cool artwork on them, they’re fun to collect, and if you give one that you’ve actually read and enjoyed, it’s like given a part of you away.

But yeah, I could see the band T-shirt rockin’ too. To each his own.

Makes me wonder, though, what book would you like for Christmas, Amanda? Have any book wish list yet/still?

-Marshall Jones Jr.

By: amanda!

amanda! — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:26:09 +0000

Wow. Thanks for the reminder. It just makes me think, that while I’d love to buy my brother a book for a Christmas gift, he’d rather have a band t-shirt.

Awesomeness.

By: bondChristian

bondChristian — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:29:34 +0000

I certainly will keep you in prayer. I think I even Stumbled your site when I was there yesterday. I’ll check again to make sure. What you have up so far is excellent, so yes, I’ll be happy to share it too.

Thank you for replying,

-Marshall Jones Jr.