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February 12, 2014 ·

CHALLENGE him: help him be great

Friendship· Love· Marriage Encouragement· Relationships

A man is blessed when he has a friend who challenges him. To challenge a friend is to urge him on with confidence to reach his potential. Without the challenge of a trusted friend, we risk complacency. Apart from such inspiration, opportunities may be missed or potential may be left untapped. The challenge of a friend may be the wind to breath life into an otherwise mediocre existence. Sometimes, the inspirational friend is a woman.

“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17) A woman often makes a great piece of iron!

How your challenge is unique

Maybe there’s a man in your life who needs a feminine friend to challenge him to see his potential, believe in the possibilities, and envision his impact. I remember such “little men” in my first grade classrooms. Do you know such a man? Maybe he’s a boy, an older father, or a co-worker who needs the tender, optimistic challenge you can offer, the kind of urging he can trust. Maybe he’s the man who shares his name and shares your bed and calls you his own, and maybe his spirit is parched and longing for an infusion of sincere challenge. Is there a guy in your life who needs a challenge he can trust to inspire him to greatness?

“The heart of her husband trusts in her,and he will have no lack of gain.  She does him good, and not harm,all the days of her life.” (Proverbs 31:11-12)

The question your challenge may help answer

Do you ever wonder how great the guy in your life could possibly be? He may secretly be wondering the same thing. He might just need you to challenge him to find out.

 Challenge him

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"Julie’s writings and teachings have been spiritual markers in my life. The deep knowledge of the Word she possesses, and they way in which she delivers it through her writing are deeply impactful. I would say that my favorite piece about Julie’s work is the way she speaks truth in love. She never waters down scripture to fit someone’s desires. And she does this with so much grace and compassion."
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Carla - Volunteer Coordinator, Harvest Church, Oswego, Illinois

"Through the years and seasons of life, Julie willingly follows God's open doors and trusts Him at times when some windows have closed. I have gratefully watched, learned and gathered courage for my own following. Whether speaking, writing, or just being present, Julie's grace, wit, interests and love draw others closer in to listen and follow her in step with His grace and mercy."
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"Julie Sanders is uniquely gifted to speak the never-changing truth of God into the ever-changing lives of women. With authenticity and the confidence that grows from a journey of finding God faithful in every season, Julie calls women to find peace and comfort in Him alone."

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