Hi Tom, Relationships are difficult to navigate sometimes, aren’t they? Especially in today’s world! I think the younger generation has it especially hard when it comes to forming and maintaining relationships. I’m not just talking about romantic relationships, but friend and family connections as well. There are so many distractions that are working against us, such as social media, isolation, rampant depression, and an excess of media at our fingertips. How can we possibly tune down the world around us and focus on the relationships that are most important? Fortunately, the Bible reveals many powerful examples of relationship dos and don’ts that we can absorb and apply to our lives. For example, - Want to know how to truly be a good friend? David and Jonathan can show you the way.
- Find yourself in a toxic relationship? Samson’s interaction with Delilah is a cautionary tale.
- Waiting for Mr. or Ms. Right to come along? Ruth and Boaz have some encouragement to share.
- Looking to deepen your marriage commitment? Examine Joseph and Mary’s sacrificial love story.
- What should you say or do when a friend has suffered loss? Learn some lessons from Job’s friends.
- How can you be a friend who stands firm in times of hardship? Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego know something about going through the fire together.
- Is there someone in your life who is hard to love, but you know God wants you to keep trying? Take a cue from Hosea and his wife, Gomer.
These are just a few of the many “love stories” of the Bible that teach us rich and relevant lessons for our own relationships with the people around us. My friend Shannon Bream has extracted some fantastic insights from these biblical relationships, and many more, in her brand-new book, The Love Stories of the Bible Speak. You may know Shannon as a journalist and host of Fox News Sunday, but she’s also an astounding author and an avid student of the Bible. Cathe and I recently had an opportunity to sit down and talk with Shannon and were both impressed with how discerning, eloquent, and scripturally grounded her words were. We’ve been blessed by this new book, and I know you will be too. If you’d like to get your hands on a copy while simultaneously supporting relationship-building ministry through Harvest at Home and our Harvest Discipleship community, you can do so by making a donation of any amount to Harvest Ministries today. When you do, we’ll mail you a copy of Shannon’s remarkable book The Love Stories of the Bible Speak. |
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