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Made for People - by Justin Whitmel Earley (Paperback)

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  • Discover the art of fostering life-giving, life-long friendships and the individual habits that make them possible.Loneliness is deadly.
  • Author(s): Justin Whitmel Earley
  • 256 Pages
  • Family + Relationships, Friendship

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Made for People by bestselling author Justin Whitmel Earley guides us into a new understanding of why we need friendship to survive, shows us how we can leave behind loneliness, and provides practical habits that help build the life of deep connection we long for.



Book Synopsis



Discover the art of fostering life-giving, life-long friendships and the individual habits that make them possible.

Loneliness is deadly. We know this psychologically and spiritually. Sin wants us to be alone, and it often feels like today's world is tailor-made to keep us that way.

In Made for People--by bestselling author of The Habits of the Household--Justin Whitmel Earley explains why God made us to experience deep friendship and how we can cultivate them despite a culture of busyness, disconnection, and fear of vulnerability.

Through personal stories, research, and biblical wisdom, Justin paints of a picture of God's design for "covenant friendships." This book will teach you:

  • How loneliness points to our God-given needs.
  • Why vulnerability is the beginning of real friendship.
  • How to deepen the friendships we already have.
  • Key habits that create a lifestyle of friendship.

Isolation may be the norm of modern life, but it doesn't have to be the story of yours, and it isn't what you were made for. In fact, you were made to be among people who know you fully and love you anyway.

Leave behind loneliness and build the life of deep connection you long for.



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Few of us want to admit how lonely we are. It feels shameful, even though almost everyone is facing loneliness right now. In this book, Justin Whitmel Earley draws us out of all of that to show us not just why we need people but how to combat this lonely age. This book is practical and timely and will make you feel less alone. Russell Moore, editor-in-chief, Christianity Today

For relationship, we were created. God conceived us for himself and each other. So why do we often try to go it alone; why do we think we can live on our own? In this new book, Made for People, Justin Whitmel Earley implores us to exercise the art and habit of fostering life-giving friendship. Through principles and practices, you will be challenged and equipped to cultivate friendships that go the distance--something simple, yet not easy. Jonathan 'JP' Pokluda, lead pastor, Harris Creek Baptist Church; bestselling author, Why Do I Do What I Don't Want to Do?; host, Becoming Something podcast

I don't know about you, but it can feel like an admission of inadequacy to confess that I have fewer intimate friendships than I would like. Worse, it can feel like this is an indictment of who I am as a person, an intractable, interminable problem with no solution and no path forward. Thankfully, Justin Whitmel Earley provides a path forward and helps us to see, to paraphrase Dallas Willard, that friendship is opposed not to effort but to earning. I learned so much from this book and have found it to be helpful in my own life. I especially appreciate Justin's focus on spiritual disciplines and the centrality of prayer in friendship. Let this book guide you to a life of friendship. Michael Wear, author, The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life

In an age when loneliness and isolation feel especially pernicious, we desperately need steady wisdom and clear guidance toward a better way. In Made for People, Justin Whitmel Earley offers us just that. Earley is a wise, compelling, and gentle guide, helping readers better understand and cultivate the God-given gift of friendship. I'm grateful for this book and am confident it will bless its readers. Claude Atcho, pastor, Church of the Resurrection, Charlottesville, Virginia; author, Reading Black Books: How African American Literature Can Make Our Faith More Whole and Just

In my experience, the men who are experiencing the deepest pain are often the men who are most alone. This book won't just bring hope, it will point you to Jesus and, as a result, will bring healing. Jerrad Lopes, founder, Dad Tired

Justin's exploration of the art of covenant friendship in this book will both convict and encourage you toward becoming more and more like Christ. Ruth Chou Simons, Wall Street Journal bestselling author; artist; founder, gracelaced.com

The Bible says, 'One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.' God designed us for relationship, and it is to friendship we are called. In our world, rugged individualism and resilient independence are admired, but this path leads to loneliness and despair. Justin Whitmel Earley's Made for People is a clarion call to covenant friendship--a deep, abiding love that comes from vulnerability and trust. Don't go to ruin; be encouraged and equipped as you read--and pursue friendship. Kyle Idleman, senior pastor, Southeast Christian Church; bestselling author, When Your Way Isn't Working
Dimensions (Overall): 8.38 Inches (H) x 5.56 Inches (W) x .61 Inches (D)
Weight: .64 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 256
Genre: Family + Relationships
Sub-Genre: Friendship
Publisher: Zondervan
Format: Paperback
Author: Justin Whitmel Earley
Language: English
Street Date: August 15, 2023
TCIN: 88113700
UPC: 9780310363002
Item Number (DPCI): 247-45-2461
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Lia Ross - 2 years ago
I love a good book on friendship so when I saw that this one was releasing this year I was so excited after how much I enjoyed Justin Whitmel Earley‘s book Habits of the Household. I would say this book covers habits too, just in regards to our friendships. It is so great! Easy to follow and makes you really consider the kind of friend you are to others and the type of friends you want in your life. And even pushes those who feel lonely and without friends to seek and initiate friendships. If you’ve read anything by JWE you know that he is great at providing examples of how to put concepts he covers into practice. I walked away with so many notes on rhythms I want to implement into my own friendships. One of my favorite points was the use of the term “covenant friendships” This helped to really show that friendships aren’t just about common interests and hobbies, but vulnerability and honesty. Common interests alone cannot sustain friendships. Each chapter covers things included in covenant friendships and offers ways to cultivate that. (The chapters on honesty, vulnerability, time, forgiveness and communication were my favorites out of the ten chapters) I enjoyed the personal testimony and scripture examples used in each chapter. It never felt like “do this my way” but Justin sharing to give the reader encouragement that they could build covenant friendships too. I think this would be a great book to read with friends and discuss. I texted my best friends of 15 years constantly while reading this book to share insights and offer gratitude for them. Made for People is easily 5 stars and I would highly recommend! I look forward to reading JWE’s book The Common Rule soon since I’ve enjoyed his others so much. Favorite quotes: “Loneliness is when you’re surrounded by everyone, but don’t feel known by anyone.” “We are not called to friendship to simplify our lives, we are called to friendship to sanctify our lives” Thank you to Zondervan for my copy in exchange for an honest review!
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