Can We Be Friends? 

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Internet friendships have unquestionably skyrocketed in recent years, and it is indeed heartening to witness the numerous success stories that have emerged from online platforms like ChristianMingle.com, eHarmony.com, and countless other dating sites. The power of these connections should not be underestimated; they can bring immeasurable joy and support into our lives. How do you treat those people you call friends? Do you keep in touch by phone, text, or email, or do you tend to forget about them because you’re too busy, or because you’ve lost interest in the other person for some reason? How far out of your way would you go to help a friend if possible?

I Enjoy The Internet Friendships I Have Cultivated Over Time. I maintain regular contact with a few cherished individuals who brighten my days. While I Engage On Social Media Such As Facebook To Some Extent, I Consciously Limit My Usage Due To Its Tendency To Consume Excessive Time. Technology Can Be Either Our Friend Or Foe, Depending On How We Use It.

Ephesians 4:29  Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what helps build others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

 

How Is The Internet Changing Friendships? Are We Friends Or Not?

 

The Best Communication Is Face-to-Face…

Despite this cautionary approach, there is no denying the value that internet friendships hold for many people. However, it is crucial to take precautions when communicating via email or text. It’s important to acknowledge that what one person intends may not always be understood clearly or accurately by the recipient.

This miscommunication can inadvertently lead to misunderstandings and hurt feelings if we are not careful with our words or tone. Overall, let us embrace the beauty of Internet friendships while remaining mindful of how we communicate online to continue building meaningful connections in this vast digital world, filled with endless possibilities for friendship and personal growth. ~  Bill Greguska

 

 

 

 

 

Are We Friends Or Not? All You Can Do Is Be A Good Friend!

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Are Your Friendships Mostly Internet Friendships?

 

Internet Friendships Take Time!

  1. “Love and respect will make any good relationship better.” Stephen Ramjewan
  2. Do you have questions about how to have better relationships?
  3. “If there is such a thing as a good marriage, it is because it resembles friendship more than love.” Michel Eyquem de Montaigne
  4. “Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow-ripening fruit.”  Aristotle
  5. What does the Bible say about friends? 
  6. What are true friendships, according to the Bible?
  7. Matthew 22:37-39  Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

 

Ideas To Help You In Your Friendships:

  • Take time to listen to each other; this can be tough to do sometimes. Each person should listen without interrupting while the other person talks.
  • Put yourself in the other person’s shoes. Try to see why the other person sees things the way they do. Your attempt will help the other person understand that you seek to be a friend.
  • Look at what is right about what another person is saying. Please see if you can resolve the situation. If you need to apologize, go ahead. It may feel uncomfortable, but an apology can often help a relationship get back on track, benefiting both of you.
  • Separate your emotions from reality. Everyone has feelings that surface intermittently. People often say things they don’t mean when they are in the middle of an emotional upset. Allow the person some time and space to deal with their emotions before you try to work things out.
  • Continue to appreciate and respect each other. Even though it may be difficult, focus on the positive aspects of the relationship. If you model appreciation, the other person will often follow suit.     
  • Speak from your heart. As you work through the challenge, focus on what you and the other person care about most: the project’s goals, your faith in God, each other, the community, etc.
  • Don’t give up your principles. Don’t sacrifice what you believe in to make a relationship work. If you abandon your beliefs, you won’t be helpful, and the relationship won’t work anyway, so the best thing to do is be honest and sincere and use common sense when you talk to others.
  • Hang in there when things get complicated. You can take some breathing room, but try not to abandon the relationship altogether. When things are toughest, valuable lessons can be learned. Is it better to keep a relationship you’ve invested time and care in? Be careful not to say anything that will harm the relationship further than it already is.
  • You can act independently to improve any relationship. Even if the other person or group is acting nastily, you can behave positively, respectfully, constructively, and thoughtfully. This may surprise people, prompting them to follow your lead.

 

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Some Specific Scriptures To Encourage You:

Proverbs 18:24 ESV

A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Proverbs 17:17 ESV 

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

1 Corinthians 6:18 ESV

Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body.

John 15:13 ESV 

Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.

Proverbs 27:17 ESV

Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.

 

 

How To Become Friends? Can We Be Friends?

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