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\"Are<\/p>\n

In all of our moves, I\u2019ve never struggled like this.<\/h4>\n

People at our church are nice, but it doesn\u2019t extend much past that. Most don\u2019t seem to want to or aren\u2019t able to connect outside of Sunday morning or Bible study.<\/p>\n

In our neighborhood, folks usually wave and say \u201chi\u201d, but not much more.<\/p>\n

There are days I wonder, if they knew how lonely I am, surely they\u2019d reach out? Wouldn\u2019t they?<\/h4>\n

As of December, we\u2019ve lived in our neighborhood and attended our church for two years. Twenty-four long months. 104 weeks. 712 days.<\/p>\n

Our family has been intentional to get involved to try to connect. We rarely miss Sunday school or Worship. I serve on the Women\u2019s Ministry Team and volunteer weekly with the Youth. We\u2019ve lent a hand at some of the outreach events and served alongside the Missions Team. We\u2019ve hosted events for our class, Youth, and men\u2019s ministry in our home on multiple occasions.<\/p>\n

I hosted a Christmas Coffee in 2015 for our neighbors and invited 40+ women to attend. Six showed up. Several remarked how wonderful it was and that we should have a monthly breakfast gathering but no one offered to host the next one.<\/p>\n

Despite all of our efforts, we\u2019re not feeling very connected.<\/h4>\n

Maybe you can relate.<\/p>\n

If not you, there are women in your church, I promise, that feel disconnected.<\/p>\n

When I heard DaySpring was launching a new line of products including a book titled \u201cCraving Connection<\/a>\u201d<\/strong> I leapt at the chance to participate.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s me! I am desperately craving connection!<\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re looking for ways to connect yourself or connect others I\u2019ve got some ideas to share with you!<\/p>\n

*Please note: Affiliate links in post. Any purchase you may choose to make helps to cover the cost of this site. Your support is appreicated!<\/em><\/p>\n

\"DaySpring<\/a><\/p>\n

The book, Craving Connection<\/a><\/strong>, is from the writers at (in)courage<\/a>. These women share real-life stories, practical Scripture application, and connection challenges that will encourage you to prayerfully and intentionally connect with God, friends, and your community.<\/p>\n

I wouldn\u2019t crave connection if I never felt alone.<\/p>\n

I wouldn\u2019t know how to encourage if I never needed to be encouraged.<\/p>\n

I wouldn\u2019t understand how important the invitation to the table would be if I never felt excluded.<\/p>\n

Craving Connection, page 12<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The book<\/a> is divided into three sections: Connecting with God More Deeply<\/strong>, Connecting with Friends More Purposefully<\/strong>, and Connecting with Community More Intentionally<\/strong>. There are 30 devotionals. Within each devotional, you\u2019ll find connection questions, a connection challenge, a thought to consider, an idea to engage, and an applicable Bible verse.<\/p>\n

What I\u2019ve had the chance to read through so far has been encouraging and thought-provoking.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a new devotional this may be just the one God is leading you to.<\/p>\n

Perhaps you want to consider this book<\/a> for your small group or book club.<\/p>\n

It would also make a great door prize<\/a> for your women\u2019s ministry event.<\/p>\n

\"DaySpring<\/a><\/p>\n

I know JUST the friend I\u2019m going to give this mug to! We\u2019ve been meaning to meet for weeks at a local coffee shop to talk about her blog.<\/p>\n

In addition, DaySpring has created some beautiful new encouragement cards and gifts that can be used to express gratitude for your friends, providing them with small reminders of your bond, and showing each one just how much she means to you.<\/p>\n

Let me show you just a few! You\u2019re going to love them!<\/h4>\n

I have a friend, Carolyn, who is passionate about studying the Bible and teaching. If I have a Bible-related question, she\u2019s the first person I turn to. And she\u2019s one of the few ladies at our church that I\u2019ve really made a connection with.<\/p>\n

I can\u2019t wait to surprise her with the Inspirational Whitewash Clip Frame & Art Print Set<\/a> <\/strong>(pictured below). First of all, it\u2019s gorgeous! The stand is sturdy and it has this unique wood pocket on the backside to hold all 25 prints that come with it. I especially love the verses that were included.<\/p>\n

See that one in the photo \u2013 Romans 12:10<\/a>? That is the verse God\u2019s given me for this year. It all points back to connections and relationships! I was tickled to see it was one of the Bible verses included. And it may have tempted me to keep this beauty for myself! But I won\u2019t.<\/p>\n

\"DaySpring<\/a><\/p>\n

Moving 3 times in the last 6 years I\u2019ve been blessed with an abundance of long-distance friends.<\/p>\n

While we sometimes text or message each other on Facebook, real mail from a faraway friend is like gold!<\/p>\n

I\u2019m looking forward to connecting with a bunch of dear long-distance friends with these super cute postcards<\/a>. These 20 Words of Encouragement postcard<\/a>s<\/strong> are beautiful!<\/p>\n

They\u2019d also be perfect in a frame as a gift!<\/p>\n

I\u2019m planning to send a few to encourage the ladies on our women\u2019s ministry team too.<\/p>\n

\"DaySpring<\/a><\/p>\n

God\u2019s direction to encourage one another is clear. 1 Thessalonians 5:11<\/a> says, \u201cTherefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.\u201d<\/h4>\n

Sometimes we need a few tools and resources to help us encourage one another.<\/h4>\n

DaySpring has stepped up to the plate making it both easy and fun to encourage those God has placed in our path.<\/p>\n

I’d love to know: Which of these products would you love to use to encourage a friend?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Disclosure: I am thankful for the opportunity to review the products mentioned for DaySpring. All opinions shared are 100% my own and no monetary compensation was received.<\/em><\/p>\n

You may also want to read:<\/strong>
\nWhat the New Girl Needs<\/a>
\n8 Ways to Encourage One Another<\/a>
\nEncouragement: Blessing Bags<\/a><\/p>\n

One year ago:<\/strong> How Women’s Ministry Teams Select Bible Studies<\/a>
\nTwo years ago:<\/strong> If Icebreaker: Valentine Version<\/a>
\nThree years ago:<\/strong> Not-so Newlywed Game Script<\/a><\/p>\n

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