August 12, 2025 Becky Sweat Genesis 2:18 states, “it is not good that the man should be alone.” It’s clear that God designed us to need companionship. For that reason alone, we should make time in our busy schedules to build and maintain friendships. We’ll never be able to achieve truly close connections with other people if we don’t regularly spend time with them. As busy as most of us are, that can be a challenge. Still, it can be done. We just need to be more intentional about making it happen. <img class="alignright" src="https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/b/make-new-friends-calendar-make-new-friends-calendar-background-386111018.jpg" alt="" width="389" height="292" /> That means getting out your calendar and planning times when you can get together with friends, whether that’s to share a meal or an activity like a game of pickleball, or just meeting for coffee. With out-of-town friends, I schedule “phone dates” with them. I’ve found that just one in-depth phone conversation every couple of months can go a long way in maintaining a close connection. If you can’t find time in your schedule for friend time, reevaluate your commitments to make some openings in your calendar. If you spend multiple hours a day on social media, you might replace some of that time with face-to-face socializing. Another idea is to do some of the routine tasks and activities that you have to do, such as grocery shopping or working out at the gym, with a friend. You can chat and catch up while the two of you are getting something done. -
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