Jesus placed a high value on friendship, demonstrated through his words and modeled in how he related to others. This holds true for us in our current world… close friendships provide protection against mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, response to stress, and heart health in difficult times, while loneliness increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and premature death…
Read MoreWhen my wife, Linda, passed away in April 2023, I wasn’t prepared to go through the pain that comes with such a grief journey. The first three months were the hardest for me.
I must thank at least six different kinds of friends who brought their caring gifts to minister to me during my time of suffering. Each friend came at just the right time using their different gifts which contributed to my timely and proper healing. I hope you can learn and follow the examples of my friends so you can also care for your friends well as they are going through their suffering.
Read MoreForming deep friendships is challenging, so we’ve compiled some time-tested tools and tips for making the most of the close relationships in your life. Whether you have a core group of friends or still working to form new ones, this free resource may include the key to unlocking your next deep friendship.
Read MoreA look at how the paradigm shift shared in 1st Timothy is needed to build better relationships with the opposite sex, a further step towards healthier Christian relationships.
Read MoreOne of the key elements to forming good friendships is simply to be willing to be open to new experiences, to cater to each others’ needs.
The loneliest people I know tend to have a narrow idea about what they are willing to or be interested in doing.
I’m more and more convinced that the best way you can foster a good friendship is to go and do something they want to do (even if you really don’t want to).
Read MoreI felt as though God was telling me, “Just as though there is more to this church than meets the eye, there is more to My Church than meets the eye.” I had judgments upon people I had never met, and they had larger hearts than my misguided perceptions could have comprehended.
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