The previous post may provide some context for this one.
I have been thinking about the same individuals in that last post, and about the good friends I’ve made in general. They’ve all went about their different directions. I’ve been thinking about making new friends. Not just people who I get along with and can joke around well with, but people who inspire and challenge me to be more like Jesus. I haven’t found many friends like that. Right after I had thought about this, I picked up the book I had been reading (Father Fiction by Donald Miller) and I read this chapter.
http://www.relevantmagazine.com/life/relationship/features/21527-you-are-who-your-friends-are
I need friends like this. We don’t make much progress in life alone. I need community. I need people to ask me good questions. I need to be called out. I need to be led by example. I need to be that kind of friend to other people as well.
June 13, 2010 at 11:49 pm
just wanted to let you know i’m with you. this year has been great to be away from those i’m familiar with and putting me in challenging but inspiring situations.
our bible study will be starting back up (hopefully) soon after we return and get a place to live. can’t wait & hope you guys can come