“I cannot even imagine where I would be today were it not for that handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy. Let’s face it, friends make life a lot more fun.” ~ Charles Swindoll I totally agree. God created us to be in relationships with Him and with the people…
How much time do you spend investing in relationships with unbelievers? Historically, there have been some groups of Christians that have chosen to create their own exclusive communities to remain isolated from the “influence of the world”—people who choose not to be friends with people outside of their faith community. In 1 Corinthians 5, the…
It’s been a weird season for friendships, hasn’t it? We’ve spent much less time with each other in person and our online relationships seem to be burdened by the overshadowing of divisive views and opinions being tossed in the air like confetti. It’s funny! Some friendships seem effortless and last a lifetime and others crash…
Last week, I wrote about God’s desire for us to be happy. Not simply momentary pleasure but true and lasting happiness. Happiness that… Trusts God is greater than our circumstances. Knows our sins are forgiven. Comes from wisdom that is able to guide us and keep us safe. Gives the peace that comes from obedience….
I guess that’s why I wanted to write about relationships this year. Relationships are necessary messy blessings. God made us to live connected. God said, “It’s not good for the Man to be alone; I’ll make him a helper, a companion.” Genesis 2:18 (MSG) Two people are better than one, because they get more done by working together. Ecclesiastes 4:9 (NCV) And we know it’s true. We…
If you’re like me, you’ve been blessed with some really wonderful friendships. And well, you’ve also experienced some that were far less than wonderful. That’s life, isn’t it? Some friendships start easily and feel like you’ve known each other forever and others require more effort but are oh – so – worth it! And sadly,…
I started this post several months ago when I was all fired up about a comment I read on Facebook followed by an article posted on Hello Christian. Respect is taught at home. If your kid is a disrespectful little *#%!, it’s your fault. Not society’s. Not music. Not video games. Yours! (uncredited quote on…
Do you get nervous when you’re meeting someone new? It’s understandable because I believe we’ve all experienced times when we’ve been with women who are quick to compare, critique, judge and belittle. We want girlfriends, women who can relate to life from the feminine perspective and cheer us on along the way. I’ve always wanted a sister,…
Have you ever had one of those times when you look around and you’re sitting in the middle of something you know only God could do? That’s where I found myself last weekend. We’d only met in person 36 hours earlier although we’ve been online friends for almost a year and a half. Our ages span…
“The company you keep says a lot about you, because your friends have a major influence on how you feel, think, and behave. Friends influence your choices.” (Psychology Today) The people with whom you and I spend our time have a huge impact on almost every area of our lives and let’s face it, with busy schedules…
