The Surprising Positive Impact of Casual Friendships
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read
How taking the time to cultivate “weak ties” can open doors to new sources of happiness.
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9 Simple Ways to Make Friends
By Therese Borchard5 min read
Follow these practical tips to connect with new people and groups.
How an Italian Pastry Brightened an Indian-American Family’s Christmas
By Karen Jason3 min read
Thanks to the generosity of a neighbor, the Jason family now celebrates the holidays with traditional Indian cuisine as well as pizzelle cookies
The Enduring Power of Friendship
By julia-attaway2 min read
How friends help a family pull through a dark time
A Christian Pastor and a Muslim Imam Find Friendship and Common Ground
By Jim Powell and Kamil Mufti9 min read
When an evangelical church relocates next to a mosque, it provides an opportunity for people of different faiths to build bridges.
The Blessing of Supportive Friends
By Michelle Cox3 min read
A writer appreciates her friends during her career.
Guideposts Classics: Brooke Shields’ 4 Tips for Helping a Friend Cope with Depression
By Brooke Shields6 min read
In this story from August 2005, actress Brooke Shields, who lost a dear friend to suicide, shares the lessons she learned from that experience—and from her own struggle with depression.
This Sight-Impaired Hero Entered a Fiery Apartment to Rescue His Neighbor
By Jim Sherman2 min read
Out of work and visually impaired at age 54, Jim was starting to question his own worth. But his courage and faith guided him down a hero’s path.
An Unexpected Angel Comes Right on Time
By Edie Melson2 min read
How God sends the right people into our lives.
Roma Downey Remembers Her Real-Life Angel, Della Reese
By Roma Downey5 min read
Actress Roma Downey reveals how she came to understand that she and Della Reese were brought together just when they needed each other most.
Why this Military Wife invited 10 Teenagers to Her Home
By Bri McKoy6 min read
Her husband’s first deployment left her feeling lonely. Focusing on others rather than herself made all the difference.
What Do You Really Look Like?
By Michelle Cox2 min read
What matters is how does God view your life?
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