Böcker av Kristin Hill Taylor

Rediscover the power of Biblical friendships in Created for Communion.Created for Communion explores biblical friendship showing us how to befriend one another in holy ways-how to fulfill Jesus' commandment to love one another, even in our human imperfection.Today's culture has downgraded friendship to a superficial imitation of the spirit-filled communion and intentional commitment that characterize Biblical community. It's time to rediscover Christlike friendships founded on the fellowship we have with God, made possible by Jesus' death and resurrection.Created for Communion explains how we are designed to share our lives with one another and explores a different Biblical relationship, showing how those friendships transformed each person. Study the remarkable examples set by David and Jonathan, Ruth and Naomi, Jonah and his friends, Mary and Elizabeth, Jesus and his disciples, the friends of the paralytic man, and Paul and Timothy.In Created for Communion, you will:Develop a deeper understanding of why friendship is such an important part of Christian faithStudy Biblical examples of love, encouragement, and connectionLearn to see your friendships in a new way and become a better friendDiscover how to build true, lasting Christian friendshipsAs believers, we have a perfect model of friendship in Jesus, the ultimate friend. With prompts for reflection and action, this book gently encourages us to do the holy work of building and maintaining relationships that will, ultimately, draw us closer to God.