Read a range of articles covering a variety of topics on church, dating, family, friendship, marriage and singleness.
Six years ago, I had just arrived in a new city as a missionary and immediately set out to find a church to join. A friend introduced me to their church, and I quickly sensed a genuine, brotherly love among the congregation, so I decided to call it my new home church.
We were in a relationship for seven years. It ended when I told him that I would choose career over relationship.
When I finally realised that he was truly important in my life, I got in touch with him again, hoping we could get back together. But I was too late.
Manage my expectations, manage my life.
Holding things a little more loosely, a little more lovingly, unquestionably makes for much happier holidays.
But just because we don’t want to have expectations doesn’t mean we don’t actually have them.
Have you ever wished that your relational life was like Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants? Surrounded by people who are all supportive, who want the best for you and will go to bat for you; who know when you need picking up and when you need a stern word.
Instead, friendships are often a tricky arena.
Genevieve’s voice poured through the phone to me. She’s going through court proceedings following a horrific divorce.
We had known each other for a long time in church. He had a heart for God, people, and missions, and was fun to be around. Our friends also said that we had good chemistry, so I made the effort to spend more time with him.
Relationships are precious and just like with your relationship with God, it requires time and effort to build strong, trusting, and healthy relationships in life. Relationships can come in many forms and can bud when you least expect—they can be beautiful, and relationships can be difficult. If you’re looking for Christian relationship advice on how to maintain and grow healthy dating relationships, or if you’re looking to strengthen relationships with friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors, read these articles to see how the Bible offers practical wisdom to help you.