Comments on: Friendship: Learn this Key and Experience Its Power!

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 08 May 2018 16:02:36 +0000

Thanks Randy! I often think of that verse in Philippians! I like the Berean Literal Bible version the most when it says:
“do nothing according to self-interest or according to vain conceit, but in humility be esteeming one another surpassing themselves.” It is a bit archaic but the meaning is to stop in those moments of interaction and be willing and even eager to demonstrate to others their surpassing value. I want people to experientially know when they are talking to me that what they have to say REALLY matters! And so I am more than willing to let them speak and listen well, thereby indicating their value to me, to those around them and to God! And you are so right when you said at the end of your comment that this is so “desired and needed by many (all!) of us!”

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 08 May 2018 15:47:12 +0000

In reply to Chris Greenlee. Chris - I am always greatly encouraged hearing from you and how you are taking the PLEDGEtalk messages to all of your relationships! Thank you for sharing what you are doing so the rest of us might take the hint and do the same!!!

By: Chris Greenlee

Chris Greenlee — Mon, 07 May 2018 17:22:48 +0000

I have recently shortened my friendship circle while adding one new friend to that circle. With this new friend, I will be sharing the PLEDGEtalk online course and principles to set a high standard of how we will treat each other moving forward.

By: Randy Sharp

Randy Sharp — Thu, 03 May 2018 18:36:33 +0000

Thank you for this post Mark! Your daughter is wise when she is taking this transferable concept in The Pledge into the area of developing friendships. Very practical and applicable. Reminds me of Philippians 2:3 as we consider pausing and listening, showing our “genuine” interest in others. These steps will draw others into friendship. Not using this as manipulation to gain their friendship, but simply an introduction or invitation to grow the friendship to eventually become trustworthy and transparent with one another. This is truly unique and special, but desired and needed by many of us.

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 03 May 2018 16:42:18 +0000

In reply to Susan Scott. Glad to hear Susan! In our busy lives - it truly is a good thing to set aside time for friendships, starting with our spouse if married!

By: Susan Scott

Susan Scott — Thu, 03 May 2018 16:39:07 +0000

Thanks, Mark. I thought this was very timely. I wear a lot of hats and keep a lot of plates in the air, so it is hard for me to have time to develop friendships. However, we have recently become empty nesters, and I realize I have lost connections with former friends. I need to brush off my friendship skills. This was a nice nudge in the right direction.