1 - We Have a Friendship Problem.
The Transforming Power of Friendship
•
8m 37s
We were made to have community, but it’s becoming more and more clear that friendship is a luxury in this modern world. So many people find themselves more isolated and more anxious than ever before. What is the solution to this problem?
Up Next in The Transforming Power of Friendship
-
2 - What is Friendship?
In writing about friendship, C.S. Lewis says, “Life, natural life, has no better gift to give. Who could have deserved it?” So what is friendship? Friendships are relationships that make us feel truly human, that encourage us to be more like Jesus, and that make life worth living.
-
3 - Why Friendships?
The body of Jesus Christ is found in community. In fact, in Matthew 18:20, Jesus says, “Where two or more are gathered in my name, there I am found with them.” It’s through friendships and relationships that we are reminded of Jesus and his love for us. We were not made for isolation. We were mad...
-
4 - Discipline, Formation, and Commu...
How do we become transformed? One place to start is to listen. Listening is one of the surest ways to build friendships and to become a better friend. When we listen to others, and when we listen to the Holy Spirit, we will find ourselves guided and molded into the people we’re meant to be.