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1 | Male Friendships | Betterman| Article

Healthy intimate friendships with other guys are hard. The older men get, according to a study by the Movember Foundation, states that 22% of men aged 55 and over say they never see their friends. Even with all the on-line tools and digital connections, people are lonelier today than ever before. The conclusion? Men need friends.

2 | Closer Than a Sister: How Union with Christ helps Friendships to Flourish | Christina Fox | Book

Closer Than a Sister explores what the Bible means when it speaks about friendship. Built on our unity with Christ, these are real life, flesh and blood relationships. They are there as a means of grace, bringing with them the opportunity for help, comfort, love – the opportunity to to grow and to give of ourselves.

3 | Jesus and the Gift of Friendship | Trillia Newbell | Kids Book

In this thoughtful children’s book, readers journey with Zeke as he suffers from missing a close friend and experiences rejection after inviting a neighborhood boy to play. With help from his mom and consistent prayer, Zeke develops an unlikely friendship and an important dependence on Christ.

4 | Messy Beautiful Friendship | Christine Hoover | Book

With stories of real friendships and guidance drawn from Scripture, Hoover encourages women to intentionally and purposefully invest in one of the most rewarding relationships God has given us.

5 | What Does the Bible Say About Teamwork? | Got Questions.org | Article

While the word teamwork does not appear in the Bible, the Word of God does contain a lot of information about working together. Teamwork is evident in the societal structures of marriage, family, community, and business. Advice for daily living, conflict management, and related issues is available in Scripture; you just have to know where to look and how to apply the Bible’s principles of teamwork to today’s business or ministry model.

6 | God Brings Us Suffering for Others’ Sake | Desiring God | Article

Ongoing pain and suffering is hard. My wife and I have wrestled with her chronic pain for five years now. Everyone suffers somehow. It might be chronic pain, cancer, broken relationships, disability, or the struggle against besetting sins. It’s hard to live in a world of futility and brokenness. We groan for the day when it is all made right (Romans 8:18–25).

7 | Don’t Waste Your Life | John Piper | Book

Many spend their lives on trivial diversions, seeking earthly comfort and pleasure above all else. But Jesus said, “Whoever loses his life for my sake will save it,” calling us into the eternal purpose and God-exalting life for which we were made.

In this bestselling book, John Piper warns readers of the dangers of an irrelevant life that counts for nothing and calls Christians to the deeper joys, and risks, that matter for eternity. This new edition features a fresh cover, a revised preface, and updated statistics.

8 | You Have a Purpose | Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts | Mutheu Esilaba | Blog Post

In our walk with Jesus, we often wonder, “What am I supposed to do? How do I fit into God’s plan?” The beautiful truth is that when you choose to follow Christ, you’re not just a spectator – you’re an active participant in God’s transformative work. The Holy Spirit doesn’t come in different sizes or editions. Whether you’re a child, teenager, or seasoned believer, you receive the same powerful Holy Spirit that ignited the early church.

9 | Spiritual Gifts Test | Gifttes.com | Website

As a follower of Jesus, exploring and exercising your spiritual gifting is a vital and exciting part of your spiritual journey. This site is designed as a tool to help you discern the spiritual gifts God has given you.