One way to nurture long-term, lifetime relationships. Loving another human is not the easiest thing to do. But there are rewards for real connections, whether inside or outside the friend or family circle. Friends Forever discusses doing relationships God's way.
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"Friendship with God doesn't automatically produce the ability to get along with people. But wanting to is one big step forward. In the world, risking relationships means fullness of life as God intended it. His grace to a lonely, fallen creation."
Friends Forever – The Art of Lifetime Relationships by Janet Chester Bly
One way to nurture long-term, lifetime relationships. To love another human not always easy. But there are rewards for real connections, whether inside or outside the friend or family circle. Friends Forever discusses doing relationships God’s way.
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“Friendship with God doesn’t automatically produce the ability to get along with people. But wanting to is one big step forward. In the world, risking relationships means fullness of life as God intended it. His grace to a lonely, fallen creation.”
“Every relationship is a schoolroom experience that tests and evelopsour character. What kind of stuf are we made of? Who are we, really?
— Janet Bly, Friends Forever
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Themes Include Ideas
Friends Forever includes creative ideas and practical suggestions for keeping friendships … Why love forever? Reasons we need long-term relationships. How to cope with negative behavior. Translating anger into positive action. Making the most of broken relations. Five types of friendships. Nine signs of a gracious friend. The long road home and back again. The ultimate, permanent invasion of privacy. Six steps to restoring estrangement. Four essentials of friendship with children. A Friend for life and eternity.
Build enduring relationships with your spouse, parents, kids, and even the God who created you. How to keep commitments and offer second chances. Also includes support group leader’s guide and source notes.
Friends Forever / The Art of Lifetime Relationships by Janet Chester Bly
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