CounselingChristians

Q: How to get over a toxic friend who deeply hurt me with what she said? We were wonderful, supportive friends for many years, but one day she said that my husband and I were not true Christians because we let our child listen to certain music. But at the same time it was ok for her adult children to gamble in a casino. Our teen boys are still great friends and see each other at events, church events, youth group. I always avoid running into her now. And yes, I have mentioned in a letter to her how I feel and that she hurt me. I just cant get over the friendship and I know it will never be the same as it used to be. How do I let her go? A: Watch this  Healing our Hurts  and know, maybe all is not lost.  The issue is Christian liberty. But also there's need for forgiveness and reconciliation. Neither of you can participate in the Lord's Supper with the church until it is resolved.  Heres some helps: We are united in Essentials. Thus as long as you both believe in the ...

How do I encourage my friend who is struggling in her marriage? Her major concerns are that her husband isn’t providing and he feels like his masculinity is threatened by her bc she has been independent single mom for so long and now there is a new baby on the way. He’s not doing anything to provide for his new family. This caused her to be angry, saddened and has lost respect for him. Everytime they try to talk it out it leads to anger and disrespectful behavior.  She is providing for him and the family. He says he wants to go to school and study but isn’t doing anything about it he just talks about doing things... What Bible verses or advice could I give to her to stay encouraged? A: No one goes into a relationship or marriage knowing everything. It is like sanctification... we learn and grow and apply what we learned. We make corrextions, show patience, love, grace and firgiveness, and serve, encourage & byild each other up. It is like a mini church governed by G...