Good Christian Friends

Good Christian friends, we need help and others need us.

We were not created to overcome life's challenges alone. God has given us his Spirit and our brothers and sisters to help us. However, we are often afraid of interfering in other people's problems. We feel incompetent and we prefer to leave that to experts, professionals and specialists. However, the help that can be provided by friends is valuable and should not be neglected. God is pleased to see us grow and transform through the help of ordinary individuals who have been transformed by Christ and who are filled with the power of the Spirit. In the book “ Side by Side ”, Ed Welch presents us with a relevant method of support for walking with others through difficult times. He shows us how to be good Christian friends who learn to share our burdens and bear the burdens of others. A licensed psychologist, Edward T. Welch is a teaching member of the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF), established nearly fifty years ago to provide counseling training and psychological and pastoral support. rooted in the Bible. A counselor for over twenty-five years, he is the author of works on addictions, fear and anxiety.
Contents :
  • Introduction
Part 1: We all have needs
  1. Life is hard
  2. Our hearts are busy
  3. Busy hearts face difficult circumstances
  4. Sin weighs very heavy
  5. Call on the Lord for help
  6. Call others for help
Part two: We are needed
  1. We have the Spirit, let's not forget it!
  2. Approach others and greet them
  3. Start cordial conversations
  4. See the good in each other and enjoy being together
  5. Journey together and share stories
  6. Show compassion during trials
  7. Pray during trials
  8. Discerning Satan's Stratagems
  9. Prepare to talk about sin
  10. Helping sinners like us
  11. Keeping the great history in mind
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
  • Subject index
  • Index of biblical references
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