Many women long for deep, intimate friendships. But finding treasured friends isn't always easy, especially for women who are short on time, have difficulty initiating friendships, or are new to an area. In Treasured Friends, Ann Hibbard explores our need for genuine friends who will Listen, encourage, and hold us accountable. She tells readers how to establish Christ-centered friendships and teaches them how to: - listen to their friends- help a friend in need- be an encourager- overcome disappointment in friendship- maintain a friendship through transitionsDrawing insights gleaned from her own experiences, Hibbard shares ways for us to express true friendship to others and emphasizes the need for investing ourselves in our friendships. During times of transition, difficulty, and overcommitment, women often lose the friendships they spent so much time and energy cultivating. The author guides us through different situations that may occur over the life of a friendship and offers ideas for maintaining closeness with friends when difficulties arise.In a format conducive for either personal study or group use, Hibbard shows ways to reach out to others for friendship that both fulfills individual needs and furthers God's kingdom, showing the wonderful transformation it can make in our lives and in the lives of others.ut
- ISBN10 0800787137
- ISBN13 9780800787134
- Publish Date 1 February 2004 (first published 1 July 1997)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 17 June 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Fleming H. Revell Company
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 206
- Language English