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Rating: ♥♥♥♥ Four out of five hearts = good
About:
In this age of limitless digital connections, we are somehow lonelier than ever. This isn't just bad news--it's dangerous news. Loneliness puts us at greater health risk than smoking or obesity, but we would sooner label ourselves overweight than admit we are lonely. It is a secret that is killing us.
Contrary to all our efforts, the answer is not found in more connections, but deeper ones that mirror God himself as the originator of friendship and the original Friend. The Art of Friendship walks with you into a greater understanding of how God has equipped you to be a friend and to have meaningful friendships. With step-by-step guidance, you will begin to strategize how to fulfill your divine calling as a friend. And through God's Word, as you come to understand the depth and width and breadth of God as Friend, you will discover that the spiritual discipline of friendship is both life-changing and life-giving.
Contrary to all our efforts, the answer is not found in more connections, but deeper ones that mirror God himself as the originator of friendship and the original Friend. The Art of Friendship walks with you into a greater understanding of how God has equipped you to be a friend and to have meaningful friendships. With step-by-step guidance, you will begin to strategize how to fulfill your divine calling as a friend. And through God's Word, as you come to understand the depth and width and breadth of God as Friend, you will discover that the spiritual discipline of friendship is both life-changing and life-giving.
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Review:
Friendship is tough, especially nowadays and for introverts like myself. Kim Wier struggles with friendship as well, and that has led her to encourage others in their endeavors to be a better friend, and to find those that will stick with you no matter what.
In the book, Mrs. Wier breaks down the characteristics of a good friend, and challenges you to see if you meet these standards. All of her thoughts are scripture-driven, and I especially found useful the list of friendships found in the Bible (although I think some of the references were incorrect). Her occasional personal stories were humorous, and I enjoyed how she tied it all in to the point she was trying to make.
I'd recommend this book to all women who'd like to improve their friendship life, but especially to those like myself who've felt the struggle to make true connections. Kim Wier's honest and inspiring writing is not a magic formula so you can gain friends overnight, but instead will hopefully encourage you to look at your life, stick it out with the people God's placed in it, and be an agape friend to those around you.
I voluntarily received this book from the author and publisher in order to write an honest review. All opinions are truly my own.
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