Man Shall Not Live by Online Bread Alone

Man Shall Not Live by Online Bread Alone – “Friendship is the real thing. Social media is a supplement. The only reason social media gives you the feeling of friendship is because you already know what real friendship is.”

25 Quotes from *Friendship with the Friend of Sinners*

25 Quotes from *Friendship with the Friend of Sinners* - The quotes are really good.

What Does It Mean to Be a True Friend?

What Does It Mean to Be a True Friend? – Here are a few clues.

4 Ways to Move Introverts From Fear to Friendship

4 Ways to Move Introverts From Fear to Friendship – “When it comes to building small groups, don’t forget about introverts! Fear can often be a barrier to friendship.”

Help! I Want to Make Friends at Church.

Help! I Want to Make Friends at Church. – “Whatever the reason, making friends at church often takes work. But if we dig in, commit to prayer, and make ourselves available to others, we’ll find these hard-fought friendships to be some of the richest. So where do we start?”

Parting for Good but Never Completely

Parting for Good but Never Completely – “This is the profundity in parting. We’re different because we met. The encounter has changed us.”

With Friendship in Decline, Belonging Is a Powerful Apologetic

With Friendship in Decline, Belonging Is a Powerful Apologetic – “Why is our love for one another so determinative of our missional success? Let me suggest two reasons.”

Friendships Are Worth the Risk

Friendships Are Worth the Risk – “We need a friend who never fails: Jesus. And knowing him should transform other friendships.”

4 Keys To Flourishing Small Group Friendships in 2023

4 Keys To Flourishing Small Group Friendships in 2023 – “We need to be intentional about making friends and connections throughout our Small Group efforts. Here are four key steps and skills that you need to develop in order to get the most out of your Small Group friendships.”

Three Ways God Uses Friendship

Three Ways God Uses Friendship – “God never intended for us to grow on our own. We are made to thrive in community—which means we were made to grow in the context of friendships.”

 

Three Traits of a True Friend

Three Traits of a True Friend – “In his friendship with David, Jonathan shows us three traits that should be present in any true friendship.”

4 Keys to Healing from Betrayal

4 Keys to Healing from Betrayal – “Whether you are processing pain caused by a friend turning against you or find yourself in the process of your own repentance, know God alone is wholly trustworthy.”

Bruised Reeds, Flickering Candles, and Non-Posing Friendships

Bruised Reeds, Flickering Candles, and Non-Posing Friendships – Here’s a good reflection on relationships that cover years together.

Foster Your Friendships

Foster Your Friendships – “The Bible has a lot to say about friendship. We could even argue that friendship is one of the Bible’s major themes—the Bible is the Book of Friendship!”

You Still Need Good Friends

You Still Need Good Friends – “These two insights about friendship — that friends helps us see more of God and that they free us to do more for his glory — explain what makes friendship precious.”

 

Eight Signs You’re in a Healthy Relationship

Eight Signs You’re in a Healthy Relationship – “Here are eight key traits of a healthy relationship that can help create the foundation for long-term, side-by-side growth and happiness as God intended.”

 

True Companions

True Companions – “To the ancients, friendship was the crown of life and the school of virtue. To us, it’s both of you clicking a button on Facebook. How far we have fallen.”

 

The Necessity of Friendship

The Necessity of Friendship – “We don’t need friendship to live, but who would want to live without it?”

A Great Way To Make Friends

A Great Way To Make Friends – “We are made for community, and when it isn’t there, it leaves an awful gap in our lives. But how do we bridge that gap? Where do we start?”