What The Bible Says About Friendships

Need More Friends Jen Schreiner

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If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. – Ecclesiastes 4:10 More Bible Scriptures

We need to do better connecting with each other.

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The reason we long for more is because God designed us for deep community. He designed His church to function as a family. So, how can we bear one another’s burdens and encourage one another, if we don’t go below the surface “Hello’s” and the “How are you’s”?

With Our Time

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This week, make it a point to invite that one person you always say “hi” to out for coffee. Questions to Ask at Coffee

Let us create meaningful conversations with a new friend that makes them feel seen, heard and cared for instead of just feeling like they are behind.

It is time to get started

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What The Bible Says About Friendships

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We need to do better connecting with each other.

The Bible talks a lot about knowing one another deeply:

The reason we long for more is because God designed us for deep community. He designed His church to function as a family. So, how can we bear one another’s burdens and encourage one another, if we don’t go below the surface “Hello’s” and the “How are you’s”?

With Our Time

Let us create meaningful conversations with a new friend that makes them feel seen, heard and cared for instead of just feeling like they are behind.

It is time to get started

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