Friendship

Posts in this category are written by all 5 squad members specifically about friendship and how to cultivate meaningful connections with whomever God has placed in our circles of influence.

Cultivating Christlike Friendships

Cultivating Christlike Friendships

Cultivating Christlike Friendships By, Sarah N. Do you feel like making friends as an adult can be difficult, awkward, scary even? Do you feel like making friends is harder now as adults than it was as kids? Have you ever had a period of time when you’ve felt like you...

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When Envy Invades Friendships

When Envy Invades Friendships

When Envy Invades Friendships By, Sarah N. Nothing can ruin a good friendship quite like envy. It’s a “secret” sin that quietly creeps in and takes root in our hearts before growing into a weed of bitterness. We can become so accustomed to it that we find it easy to...

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Striving for Peace in Friendships

Striving for Peace in Friendships

Striving for Peace in Friendships By, Sarah N. What does a peaceful relationship look like between friends? The world will tell us that peace is the absence of conflict. So, is the goal to have friendships that are unmarked by hostility and strife? Is our friendship...

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Praying For Our Friends

Praying For Our Friends

Praying For Our Friends By Sarah N. We all probably already know why to pray for our friends: they’re experiencing something difficult physically, emotionally, spiritually, etc; they’re preparing for something difficult; they just need general encouragement, peace,...

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How Not To Be Like Job’s Friends

How Not To Be Like Job’s Friends

By, Sarah N. Have you ever read the story of Job in the Bible? It’s the story of a good man, who loved God, but lost everything when God allowed Satan to torment him. He lost his great wealth and possessions, his servants, his children, and even his own health. To say...

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