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get some real friends. You might be
surprised what you’ll discover: Friends
who walk in when everyone else walks
out. Friends who don’t rub it in but help
you work it out. Friends who need you as
much as you need them.
Chris
Hodges
YOUR NEXT STEP ON THE JOURNEY
Surrounding ourselves with the right
people is one of the most important
steps in our spiritual journeys. When
we develop relationships, get involved
in each other’s trials and triumphs, and
basically do life together, we help each
other grow and develop more spiritual
muscle. We can remind each other of
God’s truth to combat the lies the devil
tries to use against us. We can find the
freedom and healing that God desires for
us.
My friend, won’t you take the next step in
committing to the relationships that God
has placed in your life for your good and
his glory?
Taken from What’s Next: The Journey to Know God,
Find Freedom, Discover Purpose, and Make a Difference
by Chris Hodges. Copyright © 2019 by Chris Hodges.
Used by permission of Thomas Nelson. https://www.
thomasnelson.com/p/whats-next/
Chris Hodges is the founding and
senior pastor of Church of the
Highlands. He also cofounded the
Association of Related Churches,
launched a coaching network
called GROW, and serves as
chancellor of Highlands College, a
two-year ministry training college.
Chris and his wife, Tammy, have five
children and live in Birmingham,
Alabama.
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