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Hope for Unhealthy Friendships

Upon entering college at a small Christian school, Emma was immediately taken under the wing of one of her female professors. Being a tra...

What Does It Mean to Give Grace to One Another?

Last week, a friend in an email wrote, "Thank you for giving me grace." I've heard that phrase a thousand and one times, but for some rea...

When There is Unexplained Distance in a Friendship

A few years ago, one of my friendships disintegrated, and it was largely my fault. For the world, friendship disintegration may involve s...

Want Deeper Friendships? Do This.

The most important moments in my life have all begun with questions. Some were questions directed toward me. A friend pointedly yet lovin...

When You Feel Spread Thin Relationally

When we moved to Charlottesville to plant a church, we knew one whole person: our realtor. Soon after, we met our neighbors, who when we ...

The Spark Community Requires

For the first 8 years of our ministry at an established church, I didn’t have a friend to my name. In those same years, I birthed and sta...

How To Be A Friend Magnet

Perhaps you’re one of those people with many friends. I am friends with people like you. You are likable, fun, considerate, helpful, and ...

When a Friend Doesn't Show Up in Your Darkest Hour

When our hearts scream in pain, the silence of others can be louder still, especially the silence of the ones we thought were close. When...

Practical Ways to Help a Friend Who is Hurting

Yesterday, in preparation for a talk I'm giving, I asked a question on my Instagram stories: "What's the best thing a friend did for you w...

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