Posts with the tag “friendship”

"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." - Proverbs 27:17True friendship is not just about having fun together or finding people who make us feel good about ourselves. Biblical friendship involves mutual growth, accountability, and the kind of honest interaction that helps both people become more like Christ. Just as iron can only sharpen iron through friction and contact, we grow ...  Read More

"Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm." - Proverbs 13:20The people we choose to spend time with have a profound impact on who we become. This verse presents a clear principle: wisdom is contagious, but so is foolishness. Our companions influence our thoughts, values, decisions, and ultimately our character.This principle is especially relevant in school environ...  Read More

"Dear friend, I pray that you are prospering in every way and are in good health, just as your whole life is going well." - 3 John 1:2 When someone asks you, “Are you healthy?” What’s the first thing that comes to your mind? For most people, it’s physical. They start thinking about their body, their weight, maybe their cholesterol or blood pressure. For others, maybe a smaller group, the first tho...  Read More

"Dear friend, I pray that you are prospering in every way and are in good health, just as your whole life is going well." - 3 John 1:2 There’s a lot of noise out there about getting healthy. Whether it’s joining a gym, trying a new diet, or chasing physical results, health has become a major focus. But the truth is, what the world calls healthy and what God wants for your life might not always be ...  Read More

"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a difficult time." - Proverbs 17:17 When you think about love, friendship may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But in the Bible, one of the most important kinds of love is phileo—brotherly love. It is the kind of love that binds true friends together, the kind that strengthens, encourages, and lasts through life’s challenges. One of...  Read More

"There is a friend who stays closer than a brother." - Proverbs 18:24 Love is often portrayed as something that should make you happy all the time. Movies, books, and social media paint a picture of relationships where everything is effortless, exciting, and fulfilling every single day. If love is real, it should always feel good. If you are with the right person, you should never feel lonely, fru...  Read More

"But the LORD said to Samuel, 'Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.'" - 1 Samuel 16:7   I want to encourage you into a personal reflection today. Spend some time thinking through this question: What does Jesus see when He gazes into your hea...  Read More

"But Jesus said to him, 'Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?'" - Luke 22:48   In a moment where Jesus confronts Judas with the stark reality of his actions, piercing through the facade of friendship to expose the betrayal within him, we see something that is true of not just Judas but many “believers” today. Imagine the weight of Jesus' words as He looked upon Judas, one whom He h...  Read More

“Seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.” – Jeremiah 29:7 The question of where we were born often influences our identity and sense of belonging. For those of us who weren’t born in this great state of Tennessee, the experience of being asked, “Were you born here?” might resonate....  Read More

God is not a man that He should lie — what He promises, He does. Rest in the reliability of His word.  Read More

Not every close relationship is good for your soul. Learn when love means letting go for God's sake.  Read More

We can't fix others while ignoring ourselves. Discover why humility comes before helping anyone else.  Read More

The enemy comes to steal and destroy; Jesus came to give life. Learn to recognize and resist his shifting tactics.  Read More

Daniel refused the king's table without fear of missing out. Discover the freedom of resolving to honor God first.  Read More

We chase fulfillment in a hundred places. Discover how delighting in the Lord satisfies the heart's deepest desires.  Read More

We live by faith, not by sight. Discover the reward that comes to those who trust God beyond what they can see.  Read More

What's impossible for us is possible with God. Discover the hope of bringing your impossible situation to Him.  Read More

When we serve the overlooked, we serve Jesus Himself. Discover the surprising ways love reaches 'the least of these.'  Read More

Two people can face the same trial and see very differently. Discover the God who hears and delivers those who cry out.  Read More

Jesus is still in the miracle-working business. Discover the faith that brought a paralyzed man to His feet.  Read More

Four friends did whatever it took to get their friend to Jesus. Discover the kind of faith that won't give up.  Read More

When the crowd blocked the way, they dug through the roof. Discover the lengths love goes to get people to Jesus.  Read More

The crowds pressed in to hear Jesus. Discover how everyday conversations can become the doorway to sharing His word.  Read More

Daniel said no to the world, and God blessed him beyond it. Discover why we never miss out by honoring Him.  Read More