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Loving one another

Weeping with Those Who Weep (and Letting Others Weep with You)

By Matt Mullininx / September 11, 2025

Tragedies can strike out of nowhere, and when they do they hit hard. Here are four ways we can be a comfort to others and find peace and comfort for ourselves.

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Speaking Words of Love, Light, and Life with Each Other

By Campbell Markham / September 20, 2024

When God speaks, light and galaxies and teaming life burst into existence. And our words, like those of our heavenly Father whose image we bear, have power to them—they can do tremendous harm or good.

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3 Ways You Can Foster Kindness Among Your Children

By Erica Chase / September 9, 2024

As parents we can get caught up primarily in correcting negative behavior; yet, encouraging positive actions as well to replace negative ones is essential in changing the way children interact with one another.

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Sharing with Fellow Believers in Their Sufferings

By Daniel Rowlands / August 30, 2024

Photo by pcess609 / iStock.com Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning Beautiful Christian Life LLC may get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through its links, at no cost to you. I remember growing up in the church in the late sixties and early seventies when the word “koinonia” became popular to describe…

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The Vital Connection between Sincere Love and Hospitality in the Church

By Matt Mullininx / July 19, 2024

How we treat someone at church, whether they’re a visitor or longtime member, may affect their involvement and their decision to continue attending. Here are some practical ways to share the love of Christ.

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What Is the Fellowship of the Saints?

By Le Ann Trees / July 10, 2024

Christian fellowship means more than being in the same place at one time with our brothers and sisters in Christ. What is the fellowship of the saints?

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Building Real Community Jesus’ Way

By Ayrian Yasar / August 26, 2023

We want communities and relationships that are healthy, joyful, full of peace and love, and—most of all—real. How do we get there, and what are some deterrents to reaching that goal?

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Are Short-Term Friendships Worth the Investment?

By Susanna Hodge / October 26, 2018

There are times in life when you may have to decide if you’re going to invest in a friendship or if you’re going to let the opportunity (and effort it takes) pass you by. We all have a limited amount of time and can therefore only keep up a select number of relationships well. Are short-term friendships worth the investment?

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