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After six weeks of looking at what makes a great BFF (Biblical friend forever), I'd love to hear from you! Tell me about your BFF(s). What makes her so special? What is your favorite memory with her? How long have you known each other? What's the most thoughtful thing...
Over the last several weeks, we've been exploring friendship. Specifically, what makes a true BFF (biblical friend forever),and how you can live out those qualities yourself as well as recognize those qualities in those around you. We've discussed that BFFs: walk your...
On Monday, Laurie shared a little bit about our wonderful day at church on Sunday! After six years of a multi-million-dollar building program, we finally opened our brand-new, debt-free worship facility - to the praise and glory of God! But can I let you in on a...
It's funny how God's timing works sometimes. We're continuing our series on BFFs (biblical friends forever), and this week, we're exploring how true BFFs share your load. What does that mean, exactly? It means, they pray for you. Carry each other’s burdens, and in...
Every time I explore another example of friendship in the Bible, I think the same thing - this one is my favorite! David and Jonathon, JD's girls, Aaron and Hur... they all inspire me just as our next example does: The Mat Carriers. Just as in the case with JD's...
I know I don't get to see most of you in person, so you probably have no idea that I've been putting on a few pounds lately. But I have. The lbs are piling on, and I couldn't be more happy about it... Meet the newest member of the Ryan Family, kiddo #4, due 10.10.12....
Sometimes, it's easy - this thing called life. You're making it on your own. Things are going smoothly. And you don't need anyone or anything to help you. Then, about a minute later, you feel the weight of life and realize it's a lot harder than it looks. A little...
very night, my husband and I put our kids to bed and witness the sweet image of our children praying softly and sweetly to Jesus... In reality, what we actually witness every night looks a little more like this: A whole lot of chaos mixed with a little bit of...
Last week, we looked at the friendship of David and Jonathan and discussed the importance that BFFs (biblical friends forever) walk your walk and are spiritually in sync with you. But just as important is that BFFs also talk your talk. For this, we're going to, once...
It may seem odd, but when talking with women about BFFs (biblical friends forever), one of the best places to start is by looking at a timeless example of friendship between two men. David and Jonathon. Snapshots of their relationship spring up in the pages of 1 and 2...
Mother’s Day is coming up, and if you’re like me, sometimes it can be downright stressful trying to think of a Mother’s Day gift that truly reflects the worth of the recipient. Moms are invaluable. And as you age and become a mom yourself, you begin to appreciate even...
Did you ever have friendship necklaces when you were younger? One necklace for you, and one for your BFF! But while you may have outgrown the desire to wear friendship jewelry sometime around the time you graduated elementary school, I'll bet you never outgrew the...