Join Elisa Pulliam and Angela Sackett as they consider what it means to be Better Together on this episode of the More to Be Podcast. In this part, Elisa shares a story of learning how to value friendships, even if they only last a short time, and the importance of doing life with others. Open your Bible to James 4, as Elisa and Angela unpack the life application principles found in this passage.
Highlights
Better to love and experience loss than to never love at all.
There is something about doing life together that is part of God’s design. – Elisa
It didn’t happen because it was easy. It happened because we pursued it, even though it was hard. – Elisa
Are we craving friendship with the world? – Elisa
What is our motive in relationships? – Angela
There are times when we will be in unhealthy relationships that we need to walk away from. – Angela
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Is this relationship toxic in a way that it causes me to not be the mom, wife, woman that God intended? – Elisa
We have to discern whether we are in a challenging relationship versus an unhealthy one. – Elisa
Challenge Questions
- Who can you build a deeper friendship with by having a weekly check-in?
- Is there a friendship in which there was wounding that needs the house analogy or the care of a counselor?
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- Would you like to be a better friend? Gain the kind of communication skills that can make all the difference through the Life Coach Training Course.
- Want to create a space for gathering friends together? Consider this practical and inspiring resource from Angela!
- Want to dive deeper into the House Analogy? This is the resource you’re looking for.
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