How I aim to think critically

• A love sandwich. Start positive, end positive, improvements/reflections in the middle. With a liberal sprinkling of honesty and love.
• Not to be so guarded and apologetic and positive that I don't actually say anything. Or worse still, not even give an opinion if I do hold one strongly.
• Question to ask when coming into contact with cultural differences from my Christian heritage: What are the strengths, and how do they highlight deficiencies in my cultural heritage?
• I don't want to simply be negative and critical in the name of 'discernment'. I don't want to harm fellowship with people I think are, in all honesty, doing great things under God.
• I don't want to be a small applauder.