Growing A Friendship Series

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22 May

Becoming A Better Friend

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BECOMING More Series, Growing A Friendship Series

I love the gift of friendship. It connects me with people who get the vibe of my ever-changing life and I get the vibe of theirs — on most days. My earliest recollection of the gift is from preschool. My friend Melody and I played with miniature dolls and took...

07 Nov

The POWER of a Prayer Partnership

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Growing A Friendship Series, Prayer Life

Trust between two people is a treasured gift. Throw in a commitment to grow in Christ through prayer and you may have the makings of a prayer partnership. My first attempt many years ago fell flat. Neither my college roommate nor I felt comfortable praying out loud. Unfortunately, we didn’t...

30 May

5 Ways to Respond to a Friend in Need

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Growing A Friendship Series, Relationships

“A friend in need is a friend indeed.” I’m gaining new appreciation for this old adage. “Need” wrote its name across my heart weeks ago and my friends rose to the occasion. I wasn’t surprised. They are an amazing group of wise, compassionate and praying women. Each one responded based...

30 Oct

What Are You Feeding Your Friendships?

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Growing A Friendship Series, Lessons I've Learned (so far) Series, Relationships

I cherish the friendships I’ve had through the years. However, some connections seem to fade over time. Other relationships deepen as we share life experiences because sharing is key to a friendship’s growth. You may be familiar with the saying “something is alive if it grows, breathes and eats.” It’s...

09 Oct

Faith When A Friend Faces A Crisis

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Growing A Friendship Series, Lessons I've Learned (so far) Series

We can get by with a little help from our friends. But sometimes circumstances are dire and the assistance required is substantial. In Mark 2, a crippled man is unable to move. Perhaps he’s unable to speak. But he’s carried to Christ by his friends. "...Soon the crowd overflowed from...

02 Oct

The Uncommon Gift of Friendship

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Growing A Friendship Series, Lessons I've Learned (so far) Series

Where I live, work and worship are integral to my routine. My neighbors and I trade hellos. Coworkers and I meet deadlines. I share hugs and a hymn with fellow church members. But in each case, the people would show up whether I was there or not. Because fellowship forms...

05 Jul

When Friendship Paints A Picture

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Growing A Friendship Series

A friend loves at all times. – Proverbs 17:17 During her visit, a couple of months ago, my friend Kathy painted my front porch. It’s not typical houseguest behavior. But Kathy’s no houseguest. Her gift of a freshly painted porch was an extension of God’s grace. She loves to paint...

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Category: Growing A Friendship Series

Becoming A Better Friend

The POWER of a Prayer Partnership

5 Ways to Respond to a Friend in Need

What Are You Feeding Your Friendships?

Faith When A Friend Faces A Crisis

The Uncommon Gift of Friendship

When Friendship Paints A Picture

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