Our hearts may be in the right place when we want to help someone, but it’s wise to consider where a hurting person is at first.
How to Help on the Hard Road of Hurt
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“I Will Be Second”: Insights From an Ancient Friendship
What was the Biblical Jonathan doing when he promised the throne to David and suggested he would be his 2IC?
Hear, Help or Hug: Three Ways to Respond
I was chatting about a difficult thing that had happened and my friend asked: “So what would you like from me? To hear, to help or to hug?”
Friendship Bracelets and the Longing to Belong
Thanks to Taylor Swift, adults who grew up in the 1990s are revisiting the phenomenon of making friendship bracelets.
The Art of Conversation: Are You an Illuminator or a Diminisher?
Often we assume we are better conversationalists than we are. It is hard to listen well. It is easier to be a diminisher than an illuminator.
Creating Safe Neighbourhoods Starts With a Single Word
Getting to know new people can be daunting at first, but Ben Hannant encourages us to start simple: “All you have to do is say hello.”
This Simple Act Can Really Make Your Life Count
Among charities that offer friendship to the elderly, it’s the students, young mums and other volunteers who say they benefit most.
Building a Sisterhood for Women to Support Each Other
Women need to join forces to support each other in the multiple roles we face as mother, daughter, wife, employee, nurse and schedule-holder.
How to Build a Strong Support Network: 3 Keys
Our social wellness plays a very big role in our physical and mental health. Here are some keys to building a strong quality support network.
Friends and Why We Need Them
Friendships in the Bible like David and Jonathan, and Jesus and his disciples, highlights our need for friendship in this earthly existence.