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The Friend Factor
Do not be misled:
“Bad company corrupts good character.” ~1 Corinthians 15:33 (NIV)
Your close friends are some of the most important predictors of how successful you will be in life and in marriage. The Scripture from 1 Corinthians is a caution against being deceived by the lie that you can keep bad company and not be negatively affected.
At the University of Chicago, researchers found that couples who stayed together through adversity had friends who wanted them to stay together and had a low opinion of divorce. This proves what the Bible says. It also proves another point that might surprise many people—divorce runs in groups. So do adultery, drug and alcohol abuse, and many other behaviors.
The old saying, “misery loves company” is unfortunately true. It is common for divorce to break out in an office, company, neighborhood, family, or sometimes even in a church group. All it takes is one person going through a divorce and becoming bitter at a husband or wife. This person will look for someone to provide consolation and companionship. If you have a seed of discontent in your marriage, the next thing you know this person will be trying to build an offense between you and your spouse.
To succeed in marriage, you need friends who share your values and are committed to their marriages. There are no such things as perfect friends, even if they are very godly people you meet in church. However, perfection isn’t the issue. The issue is that you have a support group around you encouraging you to do the right thing as you also encourage them.
The last thing you need when you are going through tough times in marriage is someone encouraging you to do the wrong thing. You need wise counsel and prayer from a person of faith and character. Karen and I are blessed with good, godly friends. They have stood with each other through many years of mountaintops and valleys of life.
Don’t be deceived; bad company will corrupt your morals and your marriage. Break off unhealthy relationships and work to create healthy ones. The best place I know of to meet good friends is in a Bible-based church. The people there aren’t perfect any more than you are, but they are people who share your values and will be an essential support base for a successful marriage.
Talk It Out | Honestly evaluate your friendships and speak up about any concerns you have. If you identify that some of your friendships aren’t healthy for your marriage, make a commitment to seek out the kind of friends who share your values.
Walk It Out | Invite another couple over for dinner or go out to a movie together. Spend time cultivating friendships that have a positive effect on your marriage. God bless
This is my dear friend the sweet potato, now at home in a pot. You may (but probably will not) recognize him from his other recent appearance. This poor potato has been with me since Thanksgiving, and since spring started, it's been SO HAPPY that I can't help but be happy when I see it.
Trying to make something out of whatever one has to work with certainly can involve some imagination.
Explore #174 May 1st 2008
A better friend was never had. BearCat was loved by all that met him. He was a unique and loving cat. Our lives were better for him being with us. He will be greatly missed. We love and miss you Bear baby!
Our dear sweet BearCat crossed the bridge today. He was my youngest son's best buddy and was dearly loved by my whole family. Bear has been with us since he was just 8 weeks old. He was more like a dog than a cat. He followed you around and stayed by your side. You could hold him like a baby on his back for as long as you wanted. He never tired of being with his people. He would let you know when it was bed time and would get mad if you ignored him. He was a gentle loving boy.
My son moved to Richmond in July and Bear went to live with him. Today my son called me in tears because he knew it was time to say goodbye to Bear. He drove him the 90 something miles to bring him home. We went to the Vet and Donald bravely passed him to the tech. The tech took him to the back to have the IV put in his old leg. As soon as the tech left the room Bear drew his last breath. The Vet came in devastated that Bear had passed without us being with him but my son was convinced that Bear had held on for him. He felt Bear crossed the bridge on his own terms. My son stood stoic while they put Bear in the box and then cried like a baby once we were in the car.
We brought Bear home with us and my son bravely dug a 3 foot hole and gave Bear the decent burial he deserved. He wanted him to be buried at the home he had spent his life in. My son grew up a lot today. He opened the box one last time before he laid Bear to rest. He gave his old buddy a kiss on the head. Then he said to me that something that is dead is not gross when you love them. May Bear rest in peace free from the pain of his old age.
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1 of my best friend ..
بعد معاناه .. ومحاولات باتت في الفشل ..
قدرت ألتقـط هالــصوورة .. =p
يلى اتحدى حد يعرف وويـن مصورها .. =D
( الله يحفظك )
Blythe - My Best Friend
I'm the second person to own this doll. All stuffs are in prefect condition. As you can see in these photos. More photosin my Flickr.
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It's more fun to suffer with friends than alone because you create a special bond. Suffering is only temporarily and what follows is called bliss. It would be great if we didnt have to suffer at all but it's part of how the universe works.
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the land of smile....thailand....she work at a hotel in the south of Thailand.....Small hotel but take a good care like her family....
My friend Bill Lynch came over today - we went to Gloucester, Virginia - we went to Brent & Becky's Bulbs so I could get a few plants for the yard (great shop, most of their sales are mail order or online -- www.brentandbeckysbulbs.com ); then we went Hallieford to visit my friends, Bill and Martha Hayes, at Summer Haze Pottery. We end out outing with lunch at Ruby Tuesdays (Bill had a burger and I had a veggie platter and salad).
Aaron - my best friend. I am 17.5 years older than him, but he is my best friend. He is like a friend, a brother, and a son all rolled into one. Too bad he now lives 975 miles away - but still we get together a couple of times a year.