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Creating a Vision for Your Friendships
Imagine it’s five years from now, and the friends with whom you’ve done life are by your side. These are the girls and guys who know everything about you. You see them multiple times a week, and they are there for you through thick and thin. You're walking through life fully known and completely loved. And it's not always easy, but you're committed to each other. All of this begins with a vision.
Vulnerability Deepens Community
A chat with Dr. Curt Thompson: It often feels impossible to be vulnerable around our loved ones. Fear and shame prevent us from revealing the deepest parts of ourselves. While this fear is understandable, vulnerability benefits us more than we might be willing to admit.
Friendship by the Numbers – Intimacy of the Few
One of the biggest blessings in my life has been the friendships I’ve built. My friends are like family. They've helped me process major life changes, and I know they’d do it again in a pinch.
A Vision for Something More; Neediness
We were not built to have everything that we need in ourselves. We have to depend on other people to survive from the time we are born.
Fighting for Your Friendships
Like any personal relationship, friendships are hard. We sometimes clash with these wonderful people we love and think “There’s no light at the end of this tunnel!” But there always is when you’re called to love somebody.
Setting Yourself Free: When to Walk Away from Toxic People
I’ve been a fan of Gary Thomas and his work for ages. This pastor and author has published multiple works that discuss massive pillars of life. In this edited interview, Gary tells us about his latest literary installment and the inspiration behind it.
Pastor X and His Wife are Back with an Update from Afghanistan
We have an update to share from our good friends Pastor X and his wife in Afghanistan. We talk about community and the important role of being in each other's lives. This is a different picture of what the church can do, and what the church can be.
Holding on to Your People
So, what does it look like to stay close and be in a deep, rich community? It looks like avoiding the traps that the enemy sets for us; traps that often derail healthy, great friendships.
The Importance of Vulnerability
Vulnerability is important, and being open with your people has the power to change your relationships.
Life in Scotland with Pastor Matt Canlis
“Everyone was rooted to the community and the church. There was transparency, accountability, fellowship, and joy. And you actually had to work out your problems with your neighbor instead of running away.”
Finding Your Family
Our families and the church are two huge topics that are loaded, difficult, and can be heated. Nobody has caused more hurt in so many of our lives than our families. And no one besides family has caused more hurt than the local church.