Tag Archives: Friends

Quality Care

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

Troubles seem to plague our lives when we least expect them, and we’re thankful for those who help us through the rough times. But when our friends are on the receiving end of difficult times, what can we do that will … Continue reading →

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What A Friend

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

There’s a powerful story of friendship in the Bible that gives us a glimpse into the humanity of Jesus. It’s the story of three siblings who lived in a little town called Bethany just two miles away from Jerusalem. At some point … Continue reading →

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Healthy Connections

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

We were made for relationships, both vertical and horizontal. God placed a longing deep within our hearts that burns for more than this world can offer this side of heaven. A longing only he can satisfy. But we were also created for … Continue reading →

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Faithful Wounds

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

“Faithful are the wounds of a friend, But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.” ~ Proverbs 27:6 (NKJV) Let’s be honest for a moment. Have you ever found yourself going one direction in life only to have someone tell you you’re … Continue reading →

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What Not To Say

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

Imagine one of your friends has just received devastating and life-changing news. A lost job. A spouse walking out after 15 years. A cancer diagnosis. A problem appearing on a prenatal ultrasound. How do you show sympathy and support while … Continue reading →

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Making Friends

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

Some people can walk into a room full of strangers and make at least five new friends within the hour. Growing up, I wasn’t one of them. Call it being introverted or shy or insecure, but I was content to … Continue reading →

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Friends Or Rivals

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

Frenemy. An enemy disguised as a friend. Or a partner who is also a competitor or rival. What do you do when your friend is in line for the same position or award as you are? Conflicted emotions are only part of the … Continue reading →

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A Friend Is …

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

We were made for relationships and one of the prevailing relationships in life is that of friendship. Friend: A person whom one knows, likes, and trusts. A person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, usually exclusive of … Continue reading →

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More Than Family

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

Two women from different cultures, both widows, undertook a long journey. One was consumed by bitterness and sought to return to the “old country.” The other resisted pressure and refused to return to her old home, instead embracing a new faith.  The road … Continue reading →

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Want To Go With?

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

Alone is not the best way to journey through life. We all need somebody to travel with us.  King Solomon wrote that “Two are better than one” (Ecclesiastes 4:9 -12). Why? Because they help each other succeed. When one falls, … Continue reading →

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