Why Mentoring Matters
Lysa TerKeurst & Shelley Giglio (podcast)
With wisdom from years of experience, Shelley will show us the value of these relationships, and will equip us with tools to flourish in them.
Is relational evangelism biblical?
EvangelismCoach (article)
If Christians withdraw themselves from the world, they will lose their relational connections with people apart from Christ. They will lose an available means to credibly share their faith.
You Need an Older Bolder Friend
Marissa Henley (article)
“I don’t need someone to excuse my sin; I need a friend willing to risk hurting my feelings for the sake of my sanctification.”
How Do We Respect Others While Rejecting Their False Beliefs?
John Piper (podcast/article)
Navigating the Transgender Discussion
Alan Shlemon
(Article) These five principles may not apply in every situation, but they are intended to be general guidelines that can help believers navigate their relationships with people who identify as transgender.
Are You a Good Neighbor Quiz
A few simple questions to evaluate your neighborly relationships.
Hope for Unhealthy Friendships
Christine Hoover
(Article) How can someone recover and thrive after an emotionally dependent relationship?
Three Trademarks of a Growing, Healthy Friendship
Paul Tripp
Though friendship at times can be difficult, it is ultimately a blessing from God.
Brothers and Sisters, We Must Recover Friendship
Christine Hoover What makes friendship distinctly Christian? Here's a resource that may help in the middle of relational loneliness.
Lonely for a Friend? Here's One Thing That May Help
Christine Hoover Friendship--or the lack thereof--became a source of insecurity, pain, and even shame for me. Who would I call in an emergency? Who would I call if I needed something?
Navigating the Friend Zone
Lore Ferguson Wilbert The thing is, sometimes friendship is confusing. Are we just friends? Is he flirting? Am I? At what point did we get into the friend zone? At what point is our friendship crossing boundaries? Are we both thinking the same thing about this relationship?
Find a Friend to Wound You
Greg Morse Have you ever been shocked to life by the words of a friend? We hope for friends who will encourage us, comfort us, and support us — but what about praying for friends who are willing to wound us?
This Is the Number One Predictor of Divorce—and How to Fix It
Marrissa B. Gold After four decades of research, the world's foremost marriage therapist noticed a clear pattern among couples that didn't stay together. Here's where it gets interesting:
The Most Important Ingredient to Improve Your Marriage
Tim Lane What fuels a strong, resilient, enjoyable marriage? Most people would immediately answer with suggestions like better communication and the ability to resolve conflicts. As important as those skills are, it is actually much more simple than that...
How Can You Get a Mentor?
Russell Moore I often hear from Christians who want to find a mentor, but aren’t sure how to go about that. Often these believers know they would benefit from this kind of relationship, but they don’t know how it starts or what they should be doing. Here is some guidance on finding a mentor...