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Friendship

4 Characteristics of Good and Lasting Friendships

By Le Ann Trees / August 13, 2024

We need friends who are there for us over the years. Here are some key characteristics of friendships I treasure that have stood the test of time.

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Christians and the Military

By Daniel Rowlands / May 27, 2024

Those who serve in war leave all to fight against evil and return home with memories of the horrors of battle. How can the church serve and honor members of the military?

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7 Ways to Be a Friend According to the Bible

By Campbell Markham / February 12, 2024

People lack friends, and they suffer for it. They are doing life alone, and that is hard. We need to learn to be friends again, and the apostle Paul teaches us how in his first letter to the church in Thessalonica.

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“As God in Christ Forgave You” — Ephesians 4:31-32

By BCL / October 26, 2023

How can honest self-reflection contribute to improving our relationships?

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How to Have Deeper Conversations Today

By Lara d'Entremont / October 4, 2023

Those who engage us in deeper conversations want to go beyond the shallow end. They want to know us. How can we dive beyond the surface of our relationships and encourage deeper conversations?

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What Does It Mean to Be a True Friend?

By Christina Fox / September 9, 2023

Sometimes we need someone else to see what we can’t see. A true friend will go to great lengths to rescue us, sometimes even from ourselves. What does it mean to be a true friend?

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The Definition of Kindness According to the Bible

By Daniel Rowlands / August 10, 2023

Kindness matters. Yet, as we watch the evening news, it sure seems lacking. What is the definition of kindness according to the Bible?

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Navigating Friendship in the Local Church

By Wes Van Fleet / May 8, 2023

It’s easy to bring lofty ideas of friendship into the church, oftentimes in a way that is unfair to others, causing us to neglect the body of Christ for not meeting our unreal expectations.

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Pastors and Friendship

By Wes Van Fleet / April 15, 2023

What are some of the challenges pastors face in trying to build friendships with people in their congregation? How can Christians guard themselves from placing unrealistic expectations on their pastor?

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