It's not very American to say 'It is more about personal connection, trust, and respect--than about what the "deal" will exchange.' (But sometimes it is.)
Very well put. EVERYTHING stands or falls on relationships, and if we don't invest the time to cultivate those relationships, what, really, are we doing? "If I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing."
Very well put. EVERYTHING stands or falls on relationships, and if we don't invest the time to cultivate those relationships, what, really, are we doing? "If I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing."