Making a List
I recommend making a list. I’m not talking about Santa’s list of naughty and nice. The list I’m referring to is a friendship list.
Yesterday I had a great conversation with an old friend. Although I have many years on her, she’s an ‘old friend’ because our friendship is an old one. Years old. We’ve enjoyed many conversations,...... >Read More
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“But I Don’t Want a Divorce”
I sat across from him as he poured out his heart. My friend’s marriage was ending, against his wishes. Unfortunately this story repeats itself over and over.
You will probably face the same challenge I did. How do you support a friend facing an unwanted divorce? What do you say?
There are no guarantees the marriage can be healed but...... >Read More
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Involving your Friends in Christmas
Christmas is one of the few times when it's okay to talk about Jesus in secular, politically correct society. At least, it's seen as being less offensive than the rest of the year. But how can Christians involve non-Christians in their Christmas celebrations without being dismissed as "preachy" but still being faithful to the truth and the imperative...... >Read More
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Make Friends after a Move
Recently I moved to a new apartment. It wasn't an enjoyable experience. First we had to make all of the necessary arrangements and coordinate dates & times for the move between the new place and our place place. Then we packed all of our stuff into boxes, and loaded it onto a truck. Finally we drove the truck to... >Read More
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The Power of Partnership
Recently I bought my two sons Nike T-shirts. A couple of weeks later, my neighbour Ruth's sons were wearing the exact same shirts. "I found a great sale on these," Ruth exclaimed when I saw her–and when she told me about the deal she got, my heart sank.
It was a fraction of what I'd paid. "Ruth," I said, "you've... >Read More
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21 Ways To Make Friends After A Move
Read Stacy's story of losing their family home to foreclosure.
Be approachable.
Take the opportunities God gives you. When someone invites you to do something this week, invite them to do something next week.
Talk to other shoppers about the price of lettuce (or whatever) in the grocery store.
When you are invited to do things, say "yes"...... >Read More
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Do You Pray Every Day?
"If we are faithless (do not believe and are untrue to Him), He remains true, (faithful to His Word and righteous character), for He cannot deny Himself" (2 Timothy 2:14).
Two little girls were playing dress up in gramma's attic. They were playing "pretend church."
The younger girl asked the other, "Jane, do you pray every day?"
The knowledgeable...... >Read More
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Thanks, But No
It’s hard to resist the siren call of a friend request on... >more
How to Talk to the Broken Hearted
Not sure why you are going through this personal tragedy? Searching for... >more
What Do You Fear?
