A Story to Tell

By James Rudy Gray

Carl Rogers stated that "everyone has a story to tell". He further suggested that by allowing that person to tell their story, a counselor opens the door to the opportunity for change. While Rogers was no friend to the Christian faith, his simple statement is accurate.

People who come to us for counseling or help do have a story—their personal story. However, I would suggest to you that it is not simply the telling of the story that is important but how they tell their story. The insight we can gain from how a person shares with us their problem or difficulty can help us significantly in determining what kind of attitude they have—particularly toward the issues they are facing.