Pain without purpose is a tragedy, but pain with purpose is a powerful testimony. In the midst of our pain, we can participate in God’s purpose by exercising our spiritual gifts and sharing the Good News of Christ. We can enter into broken places and embrace our hard stories. Doing so leads to healing, gives hope to others, and glorifies the God that carries us through the most challenging circumstances.
After months of being quarantined and social distancing guidelines still in effect, what we crave now more than ever is connection. In today’s post, Lisa-Jo Baker addresses where we can find this kind of connection—these “soul food” conversations where we feel seen, heard, and loved—and shares seven practical tips for how we can cultivate deeper, more meaningful friendships.
Defeating defensiveness has been an ongoing struggle for me, but I am making imperfect progress. Today, I’m sharing what God is showing me about why I take things personally and self-protect, along with five tips that have helped me foster healthier communication.
