Looking above episode 19 - Special Guest - Joy Fox

When you ask a friend how she's doing, more often than not her response will be, "I'm good, just so busy." Let's face it, we're all busy.  And with busyness comes hurry. Join Joy and Karen as they discuss how to be more intentional in friendship so hurry doesn't crowd out relationship.

Questions for discussion: 

1. Would you categorize your life as busy? Why or why not?
2. Do you agree with the statement, "Hurry and love are incompatible"? (John Mark Comer) Explain your answer.
3. Why do we choose the urgent over the important so frequently? What is the danger in that practice?
4. How could you invite friends into your life ?(ie. run errands together, clean each others' houses)
5. Read Luke 10:38-42 Do you relate more to Mary or Martha? How so? What point was Jesus making by praising Mary?
6. Are you an initiator? If not, why not?  If so, how do you feel when you are the only one who initiates?
7. Discuss this quote from Find Your People, "We've replaced intrusive, real conversations with small talk, and we've substituted soul-baring, deep, connected living with texts and a night out together every once in a while because the superficial stuff seems more manageable and less risky." (Jennie Allen) Is this true in your life? Do you feel lonely and like no one really knows you?
8. What is a step you will take this week to prioritize relationships over busyness?

The Takeaway: Combat busyness with intentionality. 

To-Do This Week:  Identify someone with whom you want a deeper friendship.  Invite her into your busyness this week.