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Photo by Helena Lopes on Pexels.com This past weekend as part of our series, "The Pursuit of God: The Life of David," Will Branch explored the friendship between David and Jonathan. When I think about what true friendship looks like, I often turn toward the book of Proverbs, which speaks a lot about our relationships, …
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"The Weekend Wanderer" is a weekly curated selection of news, stories, resources, and media on the intersection of faith and culture for you to explore through your weekend. Wander through these links however you like and in any order you like. Disclaimer: I do not necessarily agree with all the views expressed within these articles …
One of the greatest challenges for all of us is the reality that we have blind spots in our lives. The concept of the blind spot is probably best known from driving a vehicle. Those of us who took driving classes probably remember the explanation of that space between your peripheral vision and the reflected …
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Here are five things you might find interesting, thought-provoking, or just plain funny this Friday: Do you spend 90% of your time staring at glowing rectangles? Marketing germ protection for communion? Is there a limit to the number of friends you can have - even on Facebook? Some surprising insights from shepherds and sheep for …
I came across a pretty interesting piece today on the importance of proximity and background (e.g., race, religion, similar experiences) on in forming friendships. The reporter is looking particularly at how this plays out in college and the longevity of those friendships, but the general data is applicable across the board. As we talk about …
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