It is difficult, especially as Christians, not to be judgmental. Yet the Bible is pretty clear on this. I think the best admonition is found in Matthew 7:1-2. Jesus says, “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Wow! This causes me to pause. Will I really be judged one day the same way I…..
If you are fortunate enough to have a Christian friend who has an understanding nature, and tries to see you through God’s eyes, it can certainly cast a positive light on any negative feelings you have about yourself. It may even help you love and accept yourself a little bit more once you are reminded of a universal truth: we are all sinners. As Christians, we learn and embrace that when we accept the need for Jesus Christ as our…..
In my new book, The Importance of Christian Friendships, I examine what makes Christian friends so special by sharing some stories, past and present, of how they have come through for me. What are the Christian characteristics they embody? Why are these characteristics not always found but so often sought after in a friend? How can we find and develop these friendships, and how do we become a strong Christian friend to another? I will use the Bible, and…..
Welcome. My name is Beth Gable Hicks, author of The Importance of Christian Friendships. I’m so happy to have you as a visitor to my blog about my new book. This project is very special to me, and I hope to share some of that excitement with you here. I’ll be using this blog to interact with you about The Importance of Christian Friendships, expanding on some of the topics in it and posting on some of the ideas…..