Skip to main content

Developing Uncommon Friendships



Some of the best advice I ever received from my father was to practice and perfect the skill of relating to people of all walks of life. He encouraged me to be able to find common ground with those I come in contact with and to extend kindness and treat everyone the same.  He told me if I practiced that quality, I would be a respected person and be comfortable in all social situations.

That sounded wonderful as a child, but as an adult it seems so easy to relate to those who we have much in common with.  Young wives flock together, mothers gravitate towards other mothers to share similar stories and seek solutions to everyday issues. Church family bonds together beautifully, sharing love, fellowship, compassion and joy.  Adding to those comfortable relationships is the time crunch of our culture.  It takes time to develop close relationships. 

A saying I learned growing up was "the best things take a little more effort".  Easy is within reach of everybody, but to stretch and grow, it takes a dose of determination and the practice of being intentional.  

A blogger review came available "Developing Uncommon Friendships".  My communication skills and mindset to connect with others needed a challenge, so I agreed to review this product.

In this eCourse, TGIP co-founders Jon Huckins and Jer Swigart challenge common perspectives
and offer a practical guide for developing uncommon friendships. Throughout this five-week
course, you will go on a journey that will equip you to See, Immerse, and Contend with and for
those whom you have othered. Ultimately, you will learn to develop collaborative relationships
that lead to tangible restoration.
• A 5-week eCourse, complete with practical tools for Everyday Peacemaking
• What do you get?
o Five weeks of content, each containing 3 practical tools that will equip you as an Everyday
Peacemaker.
o Lifetime access allows you to begin the course at any time, and move through the content
at your own pace.
o Unique theological teaching on neighbor love and enemy love that will invite you into a
transformative life of discipleship.
o A curriculum packet designed to guide you through the experience complete with
reflection questions, Everyday Peacemaking practices, and content appropriate for all
levels of training.

HERE is the link with a complete description of the course. 

This course was a great reminder for me as well as a challenge to seek out and connect with those outside my immediate comfort zone!  

If you are interested in a discount for this course, there is a coupon code for a $5.00 discount.  Type in blog to receive the discount.  

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Top 10 Workout DVDs

Prevention Magazine is a leader in health and fitness news and products. They recently came up with the top 10 list of workout DVDs. They have examined the many fitness DVDs out there and narrowed down a list of the best ones. There is a DVD for every fitness level. If you are looking to incorporate some exercise into your day in the convenience of your own home, take a look at this list. Here is an additional money saving tip:  If you see a DVD that you are interested in, check out Amazon or Ebay before ordering.  Many times they have pre-owned DVDs at a fraction of the cost of a new one.

Sometimes We Score, Sometimes We Block

Our family is in the midst of little league soccer season. My youngest son is playing and his enthusiasm is contagious. He is pretty good at the sport, but what makes it so great is that he loves it! He counts the days until the next game or practice. He loves his coach and teammates. He has moved up an age level this year and the players are working more like team, passing to each other and watching out for each other during play. During the last game, my son scored two goals, they were the only goals of the game. In today's game the team scored eight goals. My son came up afterwards to me and said, "I didn't score today, but I blocked". What a powerful truth those words can hold. In life, sometimes we score, sometimes we block. Sometimes we do great things, we excel, we achieve, we meet our goal - we score! There are also times we see the needs of others, sometimes they are sad or hurting, we block their hits. We look out for them so they can score. We...

Word Filled Wednesday – Act Justly

He has shown you, O man, what is good;       And what does the LORD require of you                But to do justly, To love mercy,       And to walk humbly with your God?    Micah 6:8 Sometimes we struggle so hard with the question “What does God want us to do and be?”  This verse is a simple yet powerful reminder of some simple things that God requires of us.  Act and do justly, love mercy and walk humbly before God.  There are numerous opportunities each day to do justly, to do the right thing or to make the right choice.  We love mercy when we show kindness or mercy oftentimes to those who do not deserve it.  Walking humbly before God is acknowledging He alone is God.  He is the I AM – no one else is.  When we give Him the glory He is worthy of, it will humble our heart before Him....