HEART SISTERS BOOK CLUB: CHAPTERS 10 & 11 {GIVEAWAY!!}

If you are just joining us, you can begin at Chapter 1 by clicking HERE. 

Natalie Chambers Snapp set out to find a book about friendship. When she couldn't find one, on the advice of several of her friends, she decided to write one. What came of that is Heart Sisters: Be the Friend You Want to Have. 

Over the past several weeks, we've walked through each chapter of Natalie's book and learned how to be a better friend, how to have better friends, and how to maintain those friendships once we have them. It's been an amazing journey and we're so thankful that you've joined us!

Today is the concluding post in the Heart Sisters Book Club. We are VERY excited to also offer a giveaway for Natalie's book to ONE lucky winner! {Entry is at the end of this post} 

Chapter 10: What Does a Heart Sister Not Do? 

1. A Heart Sister does not gossip.
2. A Heart Sister Does Not Use Words Irresponsibly.
3. A Heart Sister is Not Honest.
4. A Heart Sister Does Not Stir Up Conflict
5. A Heart Sister Doesn't Give Her Opinion Without Being Asked For It.
6. A Heart Sister Doresn't Criticize Your Family--Particularly Your Significant Other.
7. A Heart Sister Listens More Than She Talks.
8. A Heart Sister Doesn't Always Turn the Conversation Back to Her.
9. A Heart Sister Doesn't Boast.
10. A Heart Sister Doesn't Make You Feel Horrible When You Spend Time With Her.
11. A Heart Sister Doesn't Play Emotional Games.
12. A Heart Sister Doesn't Withhold Forgiveness or Lack Humility.
13. A Heart Sister Does Not Betray  a Confidence.
14. A Heart Sister Does Not Abuse Boundaries.

Natalie asks some questions to get us all thinking more about these things that heart Sisters "Don't":

1. Is having grace for yourself easy or difficult for you? Why or why not?
2. How do you feel when you are in the presence of someone who is speaking negatively about someone else? What does this tell you about the state of her heart?
3. Discuss the difference between honesty and being candid. 
4. Brainstorm how to handle people who stir up dissension. Is there a way to safely encourage them so they don't feel the need to stir the pot?
5. Assess your own commitments. Is there enough margin in your life? If not, are there commitments you can remove so margin can exist?

Chapter 11: What Does a Heart Sister Do?

1. Heart Sisters can become narrow path friends. 
2. Heart Sisters Provide Wise Counsel.
3. Heart Sisters Help One Another Grow. 
4. A Heart Sister Stays By Our Side in Times of Adversity.
5. A Heart Sister Will Work Through Conflict With Humility.
6. A Heat Sister Forgives and Allows For Human Weakness.
7. A Heart Sister Loves Your Children Almost as Much as You Do.
8. A Heart Sister is Candid and Not Honest.
9. A Heart Sister Always Points Us Back to What's Real and True.
10. A Heart Sister Recognizes the Importance of Marriage and Encourages You to Grow as a Wife. She Respects Your Family and Understands They Are Your First Commitment.
11. A Heart Sister Laughs With You.
12. A Heart Sister Will Do Something For You Without Expecting Anything in Return.
13. A Heart Sister is a Prayer Warrior Who's On Your Side of the Battle. 

Answer these questions yourself or in your small group:

1. What qualities do you admifre the most in a friend?
2. Do you have a covenant friendhsip? Is there someone you know who might be a good covenant friend? If so, pray it over and if you feel led, talk to her about the possibility of meeting regularly (or even just checking in by phone) to share prayer concerns and encouragement. 
3. Have you ever had a friend betray  a confidence? How did you feel? What did the experience teach you?
4. How can our friends encourage us in our marriages?
5. Have you ever advised a friend to do something you now regret? What did you learn from this?

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