Meaningful Relationships

How can you develop and strengthen your relationships—with God, with friends and even with a spouse/future spouse? This collection of resources is here to help!

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God's Feelings About Emotions

Why did God give us such a vast array of emotions? Can our emotions help us develop strong connections with Him and our fellow man?
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Love Run Amok

How can you know in advance whether someone will become an abusive mate? Don't be one of those who blindly ignores warning signs of bad things to come and pays a price for it.
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Godly Womanhood

With so many varying ideas about what being a woman means, many are confused about what qualities are important. What does God say?
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True Values of Young Manhood

How does a boy become a real man—the kind of man so badly needed in today's society?
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1,200 Friends—Really?

Some people seem to collect online friends just to see how big they can make their number. But is that real friendship?
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What’s So Special About Families?

Some modern visionaries are now suggesting that the definition of family is any group of people living together in the same household regardless of blood connection or sex. But before we throw away the traditional view, shouldn't we consider what...
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The Loneliness Antidote

Feelings of loneliness can overwhelm and discourage us. What can we do to combat these debilitating feelings?
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Social Media: A Christian's Guidebook

How to you represent God on social media?
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My Name Is Gossip

Many people consider gossip to be a harmless pastime. What about you?
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Being Single: A Blessing or a Curse?

In our longing to belong to someone, do we forget to focus enough on the One to whom we must ultimately belong?
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What's Right With Marriage

More and more voices in society attempt to run down marriage, claiming it's out of date and seeking to change its definition. But there's still much to be said for this relationship God instituted when He first made man and...
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Do You Know Your Dad?

A physical father is a type of our spiritual Father. How can we come to understand our spiritual Father better?
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A Friendship Manual

What do the Proverbs say about friendships?
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The Religion Factor in Marriage

How important are your religious beliefs—to you? Would you be willing to compromise them for that "special someone"? Interfaith relationships raise especially important questions for young adults.
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"Are We Right for Each Other?"

These 10 questions can help you gauge the godly potential of your relationship.
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Battling Empathy Deficit Disorder

Empathy for others is waning. Why? And what should our focus be?
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The Friendship Formula

How do you make friends? How do you keep friends? Is there a formula or technique for fostering good friendships? Here are some timeless biblical principles that work.
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Keys to Better Friendships

Here are some helpful tips for becoming a great friend!
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Changez Vos Amis! (Change Your Friends!)

They say that diamonds are forever. Aren't friends the same? Is there ever a time when a young Christian should forsake his or her friends and make new ones?
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Infatuation or Love?

What is love, and what is infatuation? Do you think you know? Before you assume you're in love, you should be sure you know what it is!