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Seven Considerations for Challenging Friends

EPISODE · Apr 4, 2023 · 15 MIN

Seven Considerations for Challenging Friends

from Life Over Coffee · host Rick Thomas

God did not create all friends equally. You have some friends you want in your inner circle because they are biblically mature and reciprocating. Perhaps there are others that you must keep at arm's length because they are tedious and require more work to maintain. This second group is unidirectional friends—acquaintances who cannot speak into your life, making it a one-way street: you always serve them. If you have a challenging friend, here are seven considerations. Read Here: https://lifeovercoffee.com/seven-considerations-for-challenging-friends/ Will you help us to continue providing free content for everyone? You can become a supporting member here https://lifeovercoffee.com/join/, or you can make a one-time or recurring donation here https://lifeovercoffee.com/donate/.

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