Getting Lost in His Strength & Friendship
by Dannah GreshIn a world of mean girls, frenemies, and BFFs gone AWOL, friendship can be hard. Do you have a hard time making friends at your church?
In a world of mean girls, frenemies, and BFFs gone AWOL, friendship can be hard. Do you have a hard time making friends at your church?
People will respond much more to your words of encouragement than words of criticism. Pastor Mark Jeske encourages you to love people into good behavior.
Jesus told us that the “kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls.” Will we wade deep into the muck of this world in search of the kingdom in our midst?
If we're honest, we'd much rather spend time with like-minded friends at similar stages in life. But the Gospel and the Christian community is for ALL people, not just the people we feel comfortable with.
Do you see yourself as beautiful? Your friends can help you move closer to the realization that God loves you.
Have you ever known people who made promises they didn't keep?
All the small ways we show love should point to the greatest Love that we've ever been given.
If a sister in Christ wants to adopt Jesus' attitude, she will look for someone who needs a helping hand.
God reaches out to us with a friendship that goes above and beyond the very best the world has to offer.