I spent a few days in a community that I lived in for over 8 years this past week. It was a reminder of the power of relationships. A place that is meaningful to me may not, in fact, be significant to someone else. The situation I am describing is metro Detroit. Say the word “Detroit,” and you will immediately elicit a reaction. Most people quickly recoil and say things…
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Friends. They give life texture and meaning. Friends are the building blocks out of which we develop social awareness and empathy and discover relational boundaries. The meeting of people and the development of friendship is the oil for the machinery of life. Many of my closest friends I met through the church, school, and the neighborhood. College friendships have survived the passing of decades, and when I reconnect with them,…
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