Is God Really Like That?

Growing up in a challenging home, Penny was drawn to the idea of love and friendship with God but she wondered if it was really true. She didn’t see that kind of love at home. Could God really be like that? Related Learn how you can know God personally

Bitter Disappointment

Brian first met Alan at his church and invested lots of time and energy into building their relationship. When Alan made a bad choice and their friendship suffered, Brian felt bitterly disappointed. “I felt like the carpet had been pulled out from under my feet,” he says. Related: Want To Find Hope?

Kindness

Eva Ruth was feeling alone in a new country. How could she truly adapt and embrace her new environment without any support? Her situation began to turn around when a couple demonstrated hospitality and invited her to their home. This demonstrates how a simple act of kindness can turn a person's life around. How has your life been going lately? If...

Alone In A Sea of People

Although Chris had plenty of friends growing up, he always felt alone. He felt like he needed to figure out and do things for himself. Whether it was because his parents broke up when he was young, he isn't sure, but he does know that these feelings have impacted all of his relationships in some way. Have you ever felt alone even when you have plenty...

High Relational Expectations

All his life, Daniel had a deep desire to find meaningful relationships. He placed very high expectations on friendship, hoping—expecting—they would fulfill him. In the end he discovered: “No friendship could give me complete satisfaction.” What are your hopes and expectations for relationships? Where do you find satisfaction? Related: Do...