* You don't listen to me. * You judge me. * Your faith confuses me. * You talk about what's wrong instead of making it right. Reviewing these complaints, it occurs to me that Christians fail to communicate to others because we ignore basic principles in relationship. When we make condescending judgments, or proclaim lofty words that don't translate into action, or simply speak without first listening, we fail to love -- and thus deter a thirsty world from Living Water. The good news about God's grace goes unheard.