Why Should I Invest In Close Friendships If I Can’t Guarantee They Will Last?
True companionship between human beings requires time, effort, and patience. It is not simply a matter of fleeting encounters but of nurturing a relationship that lasts.

True companionship between human beings requires time, effort, and patience. It is not simply a matter of fleeting encounters but of nurturing a relationship that lasts.
Maybe you have not been the leader in your home that you should be. Make the choice today to change.
Close friendships are in short supply, and even if others don’t appreciate your efforts at first, in time, they will, and you will.
Close friendships are more like chapters we pencil into an outline. They are only with us for a season until someone turns the page. Some friendships last for decades–others only a few years.
Several years ago, during a tough season in our lives, Janan and I developed five core values that are the foundation for our home. Every morning before I head out the door to work, my kids recite these five statements, complete with hand motions.