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by Becky Harling I remember talking with a woman who was facing a number of trials. During the course of our conversation, I asked, “How are you doing Friend-Wise?” There was a long pause. Then she replied with tears, “ I mean, I have a few, but nothing really deep. Most of the time I feel lonely.” That conversation points to the loneliness epidemic that pervades our culture. Many want friends, but they simply don’t know how to be a good friend. While they may have lots of

by Jason VanRuler, MA, CSAT “Friends, do I have permission to go deep with you?” This is how I start many of my keynote talks, because I’ve learned over time that if you give people a choice to go somewhere meaningful with you, most will. Most people love to talk with people who go deep. You know, those people who, instead of asking you about the weather, end up talking with you about that dream you have but are afraid to go after. Because when you have these types of c

by Robin Jones Gunn Do you have a close friend who is “deconstructing her faith”? I felt nudged to touch on this topic in my newest...