Friends in Need or Lame Ducks

Over the years I have tried to be a good friend. There are genuine people who are in genuine need and then there are lame ducks who need to get on and look after themselves. These people just drain your energy and ask for more and more help without lifting a finger to help themselves. Always be prepared to help the genuine people but beware of lame ducks because they will just leave you feeling exhausted. You may think you are doing God’s will by looking after them, but really it is Satan who has send them along to sap your energy which is needed elsewhere. Always give a lame duck a chance but then move on.

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How do you cope with depression?

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Section A

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Preaching with a purpose

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