Loving People

Sometimes, no matter what we do, we can’t reconcile a relationship. This can feel so heart wrenching, but if we don’t accept this truth, how can we love ourselves well? We still want to obey God and love them as he asks. You can learn how to love your enemies from the Bible. You don’t…

Have you ever had a hard time forgiving someone who hurt you? You continue to bring up what they did to you, even though you said you forgave them. The hurt is hard to let go.  Although you may struggle to forgive, you need to remember God’s example. He shows you great mercy because he…

I often struggle to know what to say when writing a card to someone. I want my words to express what’s in my heart… but that’s not always easy. However, through prayer, I can often discern what God wants me to say to them.  Hearing from God for others is one of the greatest gifts…

Are you struggling to overcome being hurt by a brother or sister in Christ? No matter how much you try, you will hurt others… and they will do the same to you. It’s a hard and sad truth you have to accept.  However, it’s important to learn how to respond in love like Jesus. Praying…

When situations in life change—becoming a new mom, moving, or saying goodbye to a loved one—you can sometimes find yourself with no friends. No one to turn to, to share your heart with, or carry your pain and burdens with. It can feel so lonely. Through those seasons, your heart’s desire to have godly friendships…

I want to be genuinely loved by others, and I’m sure you do, too. Having someone help you with no strings attached, or dropping everything to come to your rescue, are acts that you will never forget. Somebody who loves you “just because” is what we all want, and you should strive to give that to…

Sometimes, it can be so hard to connect with our neighbors… despite our efforts and desires. Your friendly wave gets ignored. Your invitation to spend time together gets constantly rejected. Or you feel that they’re always in your business and trying to gossip instead of wanting to be your friend. However, the mission that God…

We all want friends. Friends who are safe people to confide in, whom you can share your heart with, and to talk to when things are hard. As a Christian woman, you need friendships like this to help you thrive in your relationship with Jesus.  Not all friendships will be like this, though, so you…

Sometimes as a believer it’s hard to love others when they’ve hurt you. That is why it’s so important to know how to love others according to the Bible.  The Bible makes it clear how much Jesus loves you and how in turn his love enables you to love others—despite how they’ve treated you. He…

It feels so hard to love others sometimes, even when we deeply desire to.  My eyes were opened to this in my attempt to bring a meal to a family in need. However, the items I wanted were not at the store, and after a long day I felt discouraged.  My plans of delivering a…