Understand God’s intention for relationship trust between friends and family as well as our eternal connection with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
- Proverbs 27:17
When we begin a new relationship, we tend to put “our best foot forward.” We try to impress. We go out of our way to be something significant to the other individual. This anticipation and hopefulness often creates the sense of butterflies when we think of that person.
Christian friends are very important because you need people in your life who share your faith and will encourage you in your relationship with God. Here are four reasons Christian friends make a significant impact on your life.
There is an old song that honestly and accurately states, “Breaking up is hard to do.” Maybe you’re recently single and struggling with reminders of your last relationship. Maybe you don’t know what to do to make it through this difficult time. Here’s some advice on surviving a break-up.
Your weekend was full of uplifting discussions about God. But, now you’re on your own in a school that pulls you far away from the comfort and peace of God.
It’s human instinct to want to compare yourself to others. Rather than comparing ourselves to others, God’s concerned with OUR heart.
Wanting your friends to trust you is innate. Being that trustworthy friend is an admirable trait. Ask yourself, “What makes a trustworthy person?”
You’ve just survived your first semester of college and it’s finally time to head home for a well-deserved break. You miss your friends. You can’t wait to see them, share some laughs and swap stories from this incredible time of life. But once you’re reunited, you notice something isn’t right.
You have at least a week away from school, which means 168 hours to fill. Don’t waste them. Gather with your friends or enjoying some alone time before the New Year starts with these nine unique winter break activities.
We’re meant to encourage those around us, which means helping them recognize their value. In a catty society that encourages judgment and vengeance, it’s difficult to see others as God sees them: beautiful.
One of the sweetest things God has asked us to do as a Christian is lift others up. Here are nine scripture on encouraging others.
Jealousy is a powerful emotion that has the potential to hold you back from prospering. Jealousy occurs most often when you begin to compare yourself to those around you.
Fellowship brings people together to enjoy common worship, study, prayer and celebration experiences. When you get together with other people, you bring your own spiritual gifts to help brighten Christ’s light
Friends are meant to build you up, not break you down. Your friends should challenge you to be the best person you can be, make you laugh, be supportive and let you cry. Finding good friends isn’t easy.
A new school year provides tons of opportunities to forge new friendships, grow deeper bonds in existing relationships and celebrate continued growth in your relationship with God.
It’s healthy to have a variety of friends, but sometimes it’s hard to individualize a gift for all the friends you dearly love. We’ve selected some hard-to-shop for personality types and found a few gift ideas to alleviate some shopping stress.
Should we sacrifice independence for our parents’ wishes? Obedience goes hand-in-hand with discipline, so yes!
Accepting your unique set of personal qualities and challenges that make your life distinct is the beginning of self acceptance for who God created you to be.
Just remember that your appearance comes second to your personality. Your appearance is beautiful because you are beautiful.
Here’s nine fun and thought provoking dating questions that you can sink your teeth into during your next date night out.
You’ve been with your boyfriend for over a year. You know the ultimate goal of dating is marriage, but you’re being realistic by not making it your expectation.
As rare as it is, long-term dating definitely has a presence in school, and so do all the stresses of being with someone for a long time.
Abstinence meaning is about mastering self-control, self-discipline & delayed gratification. The word’s about more than just sex.
Discover your God-given Spiritual gifts and learn to use them for His glory. Check out the latest episode of Everything We Need, a nine-minute devotional podcast, brought to you by Nine Media. Each episode covers topics to help you understand that God provides all the resources and opportunities we need to live our fullest life in Him.
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