Imagine with me for a moment that you travel in the car on a road trip. A few miles from home, a sputtering noise begins to sounds. Suddenly the car breaks down. You get out of the car but there is nothing you can do. You have to call a mechanic. When he shows up, he assesses the problem then cuts some wires and puts new ones in. After he finishes, you start the car and it works. You are now ready to go on your road trip. [more]
In today’s post, Bryce Bengtson shares how friends can either challenge you and encourage you to grow in your faith or be like rubble that drags you down. Imagine with me for a moment that you’re on the side of a mountain climbing to reach the top. Your foothold gives way showering rubble under you. You look around trying to find a new hold so you can get a strong grip. You see an unsteady hold and you break it to see if there is another sturdy hold past it. Surprise! …
