In a world where relationships often feel shallow and transient, Christian friendships stand out as a source of deep connection, spiritual growth, and mutual support. These bonds, rooted in shared faith and values, offer something unique and precious - companionship that uplifts and draws us closer to God.

The Foundation of Christian Friendships

Christian friendships are based on Christ’s love. Unlike other relationships based on common interests or experiences, they are grounded in a shared belief in Jesus Christ. This common ground fosters a sense of unity and purpose as friends encourage one another in their faith journeys.

The Bible provides numerous examples of such friendships. Jonathan and David’s relationship is one of the most well-known, marked by loyalty, sacrifice, and a deep spiritual connection (1 Samuel 18-20). Their bond was a product of personal affinity and a mutual commitment to God’s plan and purposes.

The Characteristics of a Christian...

The coaching process involves a systematic approach to problem-solving, where a professional life coach works in partnership with the client to identify the areas that need improvement. The coach helps create a plan of action tailored to the client's specific challenges or desires.

Christian Life Coaching is a coaching approach that aims to help women improve their personal and professional lives by setting and achieving goals, enhancing their self-awareness, and developing the necessary skills and strategies to overcome any obstacles that may stand in their way.

Christian Life Coaches are highly skilled professionals who specialize in helping women navigate various life challenges. They provide guidance and support to equip women with a Truth Mindset to overcome obstacles and move forward with renewed confidence and purpose.

2 Timothy 1:7 KJV - "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."

Whether dealing with a...

Our whole childhoods we were told to never speak to strangers. Then as we grow up, we discover that we need to do just that, again and again. A few strangers are easier to talk to than others, like a shop clerk or server in a restaurant.

Others are often more complicated, like strangers you meet in social situations or business meetings. These are strangers who have the potential to be future friends, coworkers, bosses, and clients. These are strangers who matter to you. To some women, meeting these types of strangers can be very daunting.

How do women get past the initial trepidation and talk to strangers?

• Dive in the Deep-End

When you always have someone to fall back on, you will never truly take the plunge. Go to new places alone, so you are not tempted to stick with who you already know.

• Make the First Move

If you are going to wait around expecting to get noticed, you may possibly have a very long wait. Be courageous! Start a discussion! Get up and join the fun...

Let's face facts, ladies: life is full of both nasty and good surprises. You cannot live your life worried about bad news. Otherwise, you will numb yourself with fear. Instead, you must become extra resilient and learn to expect the unexpected.

You really can learn how to cope with unexpected news and become a stronger, more confident person in times of pressure.

Let's go through a variety of ways to make coping with the unexpected more straightforward.

Expect the Unexpected

Did you ever receive that phone call from someone to cancel a get-together you were looking forward to having? This is a highly trivial example of unexpected news, but it represents what we all deal with daily.

You may feel disappointed or annoyed, especially if you devoted time planning for the event. But, you have a couple of choices: move on and make the best of the day or let it spoil your mood and hold you back.

Ask yourself: what do you usually do when you face...

Unlike bacterial infections that can quickly be cleared up with a round of antibiotics, with sicknesses caused by viruses like the flu or the common cold, you often have to ride it out. While there are medications that can help ease your symptoms, your immune system must fight the viral infection off.

Why not take it easy on your body and do what you can to avoid catching it in the first place?

Your first line of defense to avoid getting sick this year is simple – Wash Your Hands.
 
That’s right.
 
The simple act of washing your hands frequently with soap and hot water limits the spread of cold and flu viruses and your chance of coming down with them.

Get in the habit of washing your hands whenever you have been out in public, and whenever you can throughout the workday.

Wash them before you eat or drink food and when hot water and soap are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

Why is hand hygiene so important?

 
Because you...

It is good to understand that Jesus is with us during our darkness. But when it feels like someone pulled the rug from underneath us, how do we right our world?

How can an aching mama’s heart beat again after she buries her child? How do you retake a breath after hearing that cancer diagnosis? How do you carry on when the pains keep crashing, one overwhelming wave after another?

There are no simple answers. There is no checklist that someone can give you to make your life normal again. Everything is going to feel horrible for weeks or even months to follow. That is OK. It is part of grief, part of letting go of your previous life.

What you must do is keep open communication flowing between God and you. The worst thing to do is shut down in the course of crises and stop speaking to Him. But that does not mean you have to put on a stoic face and walk into the throne room like everything is fine.

Scripture tells of people who were utterly truthful with God about what they...

When someone hurts me, I promptly forget it and move on. I am worthy of a life free from hatred and resentment. My life abounds in grace and mercy.

When I make a mistake, I love forgiveness. The sensation of receiving a second chance is sweeter than honey. I treat people in ways that I would want to be treated; so, I provide those who hurt me with a second chance.

Persistent offenses cloud my vision like a winter haze. If I let go of the past, the light of forgiveness disperses the fog and clears my point of view. As an alternative to putting people under a critical microscope, I can relish the friendship.

I prefer to see the best in the people around me and believe it is good within them. Regardless of what a person previously did to me, I free my mind to them with no objections.

If I have anxiety moving past an offense and handling the individual with grace, I shift my point of view. I strive to see them the way their loved ones see them and the way...

Every woman wants to have strong, healthy relationships. How can we cultivate and nurture relationships that exhibit these qualities and overcome any challenge in the Christian relationship?

A Guide to Respectful Disagreement

Women often face many challenges in any relationship, whether with family, friends, or romantic partners. These challenges range from simple disagreements and opinions to serious issues like misunderstandings and offenses. It is crucial to navigate these difficulties effectively and promote overall health in the relationship.

Christian relationships, like any other kind, are not immune to disagreements or differences in opinions.

These differences can stem from various sources, such as: 

• interpretations of scripture (e.g., understanding of certain passages)
• personal beliefs (e.g., views on social issues)
• values (e.g., priorities in life)
• experiences (e.g., past traumas or joys)

It is important to remember that many of us face these common...

Life coaches are highly skilled professionals who play a pivotal role in helping individuals unleash their full potential and live a fulfilling and purposeful life.

They work collaboratively with their clients and employ various techniques to help them gain a deeper understanding of:

• themselves,
• their values,
• strengths,
• weaknesses,
• and goals.

Christian Life Coaching is a unique and effective approach to equip women to achieve a Truth Mindset and unlock their full potential. This coaching design's primary objective is to guide and support clients in defining and accomplishing their goals, discovering their hidden talents, and fulfilling their divine purpose.

The coaching process involves a systematic approach to problem-solving, where a professional life coach works in partnership with the client to identify the areas that need improvement.

The coach helps create a plan of action tailored to the client's specific needs, strengths, and objectives.

There is nothing worse than feeling alone when you are facing tough stuff. Isolation and alienation bring on shame and suffering that can lead to depression and hopelessness. In the modern age, people turn to Google to see if anyone out there has a solution.

Be that Person Who You Needed When You Looked for Compelling Content

If you suffered a severe setback pre-Google era, you might have weathered the storm enough to know that you do get through to the other side, but boy was it hard! What you would not give to have had someone there to guide you when you needed them most.

Thankfully, many bloggers, communities, non-profits, and organizations exist simply because they had an issue, saw a need, and filled it. In essence, they became the person they needed when they were in crisis.

You can do this too.

Creating content that compels people comes from a place of having been there too. Being able to go back in time to the feelings, thoughts,...