Articles on Secular-topics:life-issues/friendship

God punched me in the face

When God wanted to show Michael how much He loved him, it started with a punch in the face.

What Gets in the Way of Relationships

We all desire life-giving friendships. So why is it so hard to find them? Could your habits or the way you relate to technology be getting in the way of what you really want?

How to Stop Being Distracted and Build Better Relationships

There can be many barriers to building relationships. Learn how to find true community by addressing the roots of the problems that distract us from it.

How to Make Friends in College

There’s no course or handbook on making friends, especially in college. But there’s a few simple how-tos that can help you out.

The Desire Series — An Introduction

Join three women as they share experiences of struggling to live according to God’s plan for their sexual desires.

No One Can Fight Your Battles, But They Can Stand With You

Do you have someone to run alongside as you pursue a healthy sexuality?

I Lost a Friend but Learned How to Trust God

The unexpected loss of a close friendship helped one person trust God in a deeper way.

Why Is True Love So Hard to Find?

People seem to be hard-wired for relationship. Connecting with others isn’t just a want, it’s a need. But why is that? And why can it be so hard to find relationships that will truly satisfy?

30 Ways to Show Someone You Care

You can serve others to build relationships for spiritual conversations and to care for others. Here’s 30 ideas to get started.

Is Speaking the Truth in Love Just Telling It Like It Is?

How can we express concern for others and share Christ effectively in potentially awkward scenarios?

My Favorite Gospel Conversation Questions

These questions will help you move a conversation toward telling your friends about Jesus.

Redemptive Relationships

Has a friend ever influenced you in something? Especially in spiritual matters, I believe that people buy into a person before they buy into their faith.

For the Love of a Disciple

1 Thessalonians presents Paul’s defense of the sincerity of his love, and at the same time provides one of the best outlines found in scripture of the heart, motivation and activities involved in discipleship.

Diversity in the Body of Christ (Spiritual Gifts Part 1)

God has given every believer spiritual gifts to build up the Body of Christ. Every gift and every unique believer is significant and needed by the Body to be healthy and grow.

How to Resolve Conflict

If you’re aware that someone is angry with you, you should take the initiative to resolve the conflict (Matthew 5:21-26). This session will give you a strategy for talking to someone with whom you’re having a conflict.

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