That’s My Best Friend, Who’s Also My Bae?

“­My best friend. My best friend.” The person that holds that special place in your heart. Not a sibling. Not a cousin. But a best friend. That person obviously holds that title because they play a significant, and beneficial, role in your life in more ways than one. But have you ever had a time when you wanted more than just a close friendship? I mean, clearly you love their company, the conversations you all have, their personality, and overall, who they are as a person; they would seem like a great choice! But are they? I’m sure the thought of starting a relationship with a best friend has crossed some of our minds at some point, but we probably never acted on it. Why is that?

Verse of the Week

"Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn others, or it will come back against you. Forgive others, and you will be forgiven."
- Luke 6:37

Congratulations - We Made It

I want to take a second to congratulate all the individuals graduating this season, including myself! It is not an easy achievement to be graduating from college, graduate school, med school, law school, or even high school. But you overcame the odds, the stereotypes, the people who doubted you, and the obstacles placed before you, and are standing here today as a graduate! Be proud of your accomplishment and savor the moment. And good luck with everything moving forward. You are destined for great things. 🙏

#BLESSUP

Verse of the Week

"Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need."
- Matthew 6:33

Verse of the Week

"But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus- the work of telling other the Good News about the wonderful grace of God."
- Acts 20:24

Verse of the Week

"So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen His glory, the glory of the Father's one and only Son."
- John 1:14

Verse of the Week

"There are 'friends' who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother."
- Proverbs 18:24

The Road to a Happier Life: Part 3 - You’re Facing Forward, But Your Heart is Looking Back

We’ve talked about forgiveness and why it plays such an important role in living a life without anything holding us back. We’ve discussed how to apologize and its importance in amending the wrongs we have done to others. But then what? You’ve either forgiven a person, or been forgiven, and now you’re here - but where exactly is “here”? Have you actually let the issue go, or are you still holding animosity in your heart? For most people, it is the latter half. Even though what’s done is done, and we have dealt with the situation head on, we still can’t seem to move past it. We just can’t seem to let go of what happened. Now, I am not saying we should necessarily forget it - because that is close to impossible to do without orthodox means - but being able to move past the event is like getting those soothing additional 5 minutes of sleep before you get up - it’s the finishing touch that plays a significant role in attaining satisfaction.

Verse of the Week

"(8) Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, (9) for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls."
-1 Peter 1:8-9

Coming to the End of the Road

The final piece of the series, The Road to a Happier Life, will be released soon!

You can expect it to be posted either late this week, or early next week.

As always, thanks for your patience!