Craig Groeschel
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And the why would be obvious to some people but not to everyone. Why would you do that when most people don't?
Okay, so, and again, you just, you say it and it's so natural to you, but I want to highlight it. Trusted friendship is one of the greatest gifts that God can give us. And there is no doubt that, let's call it success, let's call it God-honoring activities, whatever it is, the impact you have in life is 100% a direct result of the relationships that you have over and over and over again.
Okay, so, and again, you just, you say it and it's so natural to you, but I want to highlight it. Trusted friendship is one of the greatest gifts that God can give us. And there is no doubt that, let's call it success, let's call it God-honoring activities, whatever it is, the impact you have in life is 100% a direct result of the relationships that you have over and over and over again.
Okay, so, and again, you just, you say it and it's so natural to you, but I want to highlight it. Trusted friendship is one of the greatest gifts that God can give us. And there is no doubt that, let's call it success, let's call it God-honoring activities, whatever it is, the impact you have in life is 100% a direct result of the relationships that you have over and over and over again.
Absolutely. Absolutely. And so you value them and not just the people that can give you something, but you value people. And I'd like to hear a little bit of the heart behind it because I've learned from you watching you and you've made me better. Kind of help me understand why it matters so much to treat people the way that you feel like they're worthy of being treated.
Absolutely. Absolutely. And so you value them and not just the people that can give you something, but you value people. And I'd like to hear a little bit of the heart behind it because I've learned from you watching you and you've made me better. Kind of help me understand why it matters so much to treat people the way that you feel like they're worthy of being treated.
Absolutely. Absolutely. And so you value them and not just the people that can give you something, but you value people. And I'd like to hear a little bit of the heart behind it because I've learned from you watching you and you've made me better. Kind of help me understand why it matters so much to treat people the way that you feel like they're worthy of being treated.
I don't think you would describe this the way I would, but when I observe you and admire this about you, my observation, and it would be incomplete, but it seems like you have an unbelievable understanding Focus on genuinely caring for the people in front of you.
I don't think you would describe this the way I would, but when I observe you and admire this about you, my observation, and it would be incomplete, but it seems like you have an unbelievable understanding Focus on genuinely caring for the people in front of you.
I don't think you would describe this the way I would, but when I observe you and admire this about you, my observation, and it would be incomplete, but it seems like you have an unbelievable understanding Focus on genuinely caring for the people in front of you.
And yet, there also seems to be like a little bit of a chess strategy to it, meaning like you want to care for them for no other reason than care for them, but you've always got like long-term focus.
And yet, there also seems to be like a little bit of a chess strategy to it, meaning like you want to care for them for no other reason than care for them, but you've always got like long-term focus.
And yet, there also seems to be like a little bit of a chess strategy to it, meaning like you want to care for them for no other reason than care for them, but you've always got like long-term focus.
motives that are for good outside of yourself, that it might be that I might just be kind to this person and never see him again, or I might be kind to this person and 12 years from now wish to do something significant together. Is there any kind of like a long-term... Plan, heart, it seems like it, but I'm kind of curious, is it just natural? Can you put skin on that for me?
motives that are for good outside of yourself, that it might be that I might just be kind to this person and never see him again, or I might be kind to this person and 12 years from now wish to do something significant together. Is there any kind of like a long-term... Plan, heart, it seems like it, but I'm kind of curious, is it just natural? Can you put skin on that for me?
motives that are for good outside of yourself, that it might be that I might just be kind to this person and never see him again, or I might be kind to this person and 12 years from now wish to do something significant together. Is there any kind of like a long-term... Plan, heart, it seems like it, but I'm kind of curious, is it just natural? Can you put skin on that for me?
What's interesting is, and it's hard to describe, But there are gift givers that feel manipulative. And you kind of know like, hey, they're giving you something because they kind of want something. There are gift givers that feel genuine. And you have a real unique ability to give what I would call very personal and genuine gifts that you put a lot of thought into. Can you tell me about that?
What's interesting is, and it's hard to describe, But there are gift givers that feel manipulative. And you kind of know like, hey, they're giving you something because they kind of want something. There are gift givers that feel genuine. And you have a real unique ability to give what I would call very personal and genuine gifts that you put a lot of thought into. Can you tell me about that?
What's interesting is, and it's hard to describe, But there are gift givers that feel manipulative. And you kind of know like, hey, they're giving you something because they kind of want something. There are gift givers that feel genuine. And you have a real unique ability to give what I would call very personal and genuine gifts that you put a lot of thought into. Can you tell me about that?
What's really meaningful is that you brought things to me and some of the most meaningful gifts didn't really cost a lot of money, but they were very, very thoughtful. And all the way down to, and again, this is so second nature to you, but there are how many... anniversaries of something do you think that you would remember about me if you were just kind of following in your normal routine?