Once when I was young and I had a position of responsibility of a church, I was called to the hospital bedside of one of the members who had been run over by a truck earlier that day. He had suffered extremely serious injuries and he was lucky to be alive. Continue reading “Four Things You Should Never Say to Someone Who is Hurting”
Australians Feel Their Friendships Have Deepened Over 2020, According to New Report
By: Laura Bennett
How we form and maintain relationships has had to adapt in a year where much of our communication and connection with friends has turned digital-first. Continue reading “Australians Feel Their Friendships Have Deepened Over 2020, According to New Report”
What Your Friend Really Needs When Their Going Through a Divorce
By: Jennie Scott
So you found out your friend is going through a divorce. She may have called you herself, or you may have heard through the grapevine that her marriage is ending, as half of all do. Continue reading “What Your Friend Really Needs When Their Going Through a Divorce”
Are Your Kids ‘Fun’? It Matters.
Fun kids are laughing, playing and generally having a good time on the playground. But they’re also building skills that will lead to better relationships. Continue reading “Are Your Kids ‘Fun’? It Matters.”
Don’t Just Find Your Tribe, Open the Circle and Let People In
By: Sabrina Peters
I think sometimes we can get so caught up in finding our tribe, our gang, or even our place that we forget Jesus was never exclusive but always on the look out for the lonely, the hurting and the isolated. Continue reading “Don’t Just Find Your Tribe, Open the Circle and Let People In”
Let’s Be Collaborators, Not Competitors!
by: Harriet Connor
As a mum, I know how easy it is to fall into the trap of seeing other mothers as competitors. When we meet another mum, we immediately start making comparisons; we want to know how we “rank” against her in different areas: our parenting, our appearance, our children, our cooking, our job etc.
How to Make Friends When Your Church is Full of Cliques
By: Brittany Ann
A few weeks ago, I received the following reader question:
Do you have any good reads or articles on struggling with women friendships? I have struggled my whole life, and right now am really feeling low, and just want to give up and run away–literally–from my town.
Continue reading “How to Make Friends When Your Church is Full of Cliques”
How to Care for a Friend Who Has Lost a Child
By: Brittany Ann
It was 8:00 pm on Valentine’s Day when my husband and I heard a knock that would bring our world crashing down. Before the Marines on our front doorstep had a chance to say a word, I knew. Continue reading “How to Care for a Friend Who Has Lost a Child”
Finding Your Spouse in the Friendzone
By: Adam Marshall
Deep and meaningful romantic attachment is the product, not the catalyst, of a loving relationship. Continue reading “Finding Your Spouse in the Friendzone”
Making Friends in Seven Seconds or Less
By: Duncan Robinson
In a media saturated world there is a war for people’s attention. I’m in radio, it means that I have an audience that is not captive, they can change the radio station with a simple click of the button. Continue reading “Making Friends in Seven Seconds or Less”