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juegos Authenticity is in vogue these days. There is much talk these days about things like authentic leadership, authentic relationships, etc. So then, what is it? What does it mean to be authentic and how does it result in genuine, meaningful and intimate friendships?

I used to be afraid as well. For a while in my life I was unaccustomed to having friends different from myself. But then something remarkable and wonderful happened. I met Leigh. Leigh and I were bridesmaids at our friends’ wedding. As an African-American woman, she was one of the first to bring uniqueness to my Caucasian colored world. We shared friendship as we shared the bridesmaid’s tasks. She, artistic and creative, had a soft laugh and a beautiful smile. We would exchange letters and calls long beyond the wedding.

trabajo Friendship in the Lord is a divine private investigation; another mystery. We expose ourselves in a safe place and God at once begins in us a sort of private investigation, as we hear ourselves declare audibly truths we’d otherwise shun. And in friendship there is equal share; both of personal responsibility and of a burden for intercession. There exists no judgment, just love.

trabajar The process of introspection in the midst of fellowship reveals God; the Holy Spirit active and prevailing, gently, over our casual deliberations. Together, and through us, he sweeps gently,

“A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out.” -Isaiah 42:3 (TNIV).

Each woman enlarged and brightened my life. Each time, a new friend was discovered because we listened with our hearts.

Isn’t that what this world needs for its people to come together and care and simply embrace the beautiful individuality of another?

As I walk, a stunning variety of women emerges. Peacefully coexisting within me, I am every woman. Tad bits of Leigh, Mia, Kathy and Tami dwell inside my spirit. Fragments of their wisdom, goodness, and integrity drench my soul

I challenge you too, to welcome someone different into your world. Take a chance and risk moving beyond the familiar You can be published without charge. You can to republish this article in your website or blog. Please provide links Active.

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