God loves the pure-hearted and well-spoken; good leaders also delight in their friendship. Proverbs 22:11 MSG Several years ago, my husband and I were getting adjusted in a new town and began attending a new church. I joined a small group and was excited to get to know the other women and make some new friends. I began to make some connections and was really enjoying myself. A few months later, one of the women from my group called me up. She told me she wanted to come and see my new house and hang out for a while, so we set a date and time. I was so delighted to have a friend come for a visit! I cleaned the house, prepared a special snack and made sure everything looked just right for company. On her way to my house, my “friend” called me from her cell phone and asked if I would mind being a “guinea pig” for her. I asked her what she meant. She told me about a new business opportunity she signed up for and wanted someone to practice on. I hesitated a moment, realization suddenly … [Read more...]