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Taking a moment to talk about your day with someone is one way we can help grow our connection with God and each other. Mealtime is a great opportunity for these caring conversations! Find creative prompts and other resources below to help you share stories and experiences with the people in our lives.
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Share: What were your high and low points today?
Read 1 Corinthians 12:26: If one member [of the body of Christ] suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honored, all rejoice together with it.
Reflect: How does it feel when someone listens to you tell about something you did or experienced?
Pray: “Dear God, help us to share from the heart and really listen in our conversations, so that we feel connected to each other and to you. Amen.”
Bless: Trace a cross on each other’s shoulder, hand, or head and say “[Name], you are a beloved child of God.”
For more conversation starters, try Daring Deep Discussions.
For more Bible texts, go to Suggested Scripture Readings.
Create a Caring Conversation Placemat by writing or drawing your response to the prompts during a meal or over the course of a week:
Check in using the Feeling Wheel to start with a general emotion, and then get more specific.
Play, read books, and enjoy special snacks to cultivate empathy with little ones who aren’t ready to have verbal conversations or tell lengthy stories.
Taylor feels disappointed and frustrated. Many friends come along, but it is rabbit who finally helps! How?
Play “Guess the Feeling” from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. Pause after each feeling to tell about a time when you felt that way, too!
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