I saw her come in the door of the restaurant and waved her over. She smiled and hurried to our booth, gave me a quick hug and sat down across from me. The waitress was right on her heels. She offered her a drink, and my friend ordered exactly what sat in front of me: coffee and a glass of… Read More
Friendships. They’re great and all, but not so much worth working at. Friendships just come naturally or they don’t come at all. Right? Wrong on all accounts! Friendship is a Godsend, literally. Just as lotions and fragrance give sensual delight, a sweet friendship refreshes the soul. (Proverbs 27:9, The Message) But, quite honestly, sometimes friendships become draining rather than refreshing…. Read More
You want to have good friends? Be a good friend! Today I republish the final post in my series “What Does a Satisfied ___________ Look Like?”. I hope you’ve enjoyed these reminders of why it makes such a difference in our relationships when we are satisfied women. For more information on how to become a satisfied woman, I suggest you… Read More
‘Tis the month of love! For me that means the temptation of little pieces of chocolate wrapped in colorful foils continues the alluring plea for attention (and consumption!) that began in December. But now the foils are even more to my liking…pink, red, and more pink! Alas, I struggle. But February also brings Valentine’s Day to our calendars (as well… Read More
To officially wrap up these extensive postings on friendship I’ve sweetly titled A Harvest of Friendships, I bring you a videoed message from one of my Golden Delicious Apple Friends and myself. Monday I had the privilege of speaking to my own MOPS gals about our different types of friendships – Red, Green, and Golden Delicious – and the efforts… Read More
Here’s where the comparison comes to a grinding halt. As far as I can tell, it doesn’t take any bravery whatsoever to be an apple. Maybe it’s a little scary dangling from the tree branch, but, hey, apples don’t even have feelings, much less fears. But to be a good friend it takes a stout measure of courage. Courage is… Read More