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  • Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World

Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World

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Loneliness is an epidemic, but you can live life with a deep sense of belonging.

If you've ever felt that ache to connect and belong, you're not alone: three out of every five people are suffering from loneliness. No group is excluded—married, unmarried, parents, pastors, leaders, elderly, and teenagers. We all experience moments . . . or long seasons of heart-aching loneliness. And it hurts. It can hurt right to the core.

In Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World, relationship expert, mother, grandmother, and John Maxwell Certified Coach Becky Harling taps into the deep ache of loneliness and shares with readers a rich theology of belonging. Does God ache for us? What does it mean that we belong to Him? How do we establish a deeply bonded relationship with others? What steps can we take to improve our relationships?

Because we were made for God and for community, relational isolation or brokenness is incredibly painful. But we don't have to live isolated and unconnected. In fact, we must not. Our souls were designed for more. Deeply rooted in Scripture and joined with reflection questions, this book shows us how we can strengthen our relationships and experience deep connection.

 


About the Author

Becky Harling
BECKY HARLING has a degree in Biblical Literature and is a speaker and Bible teacher. The host of The Connected Mom podcast, Becky has a passion for helping women find hope, healing, freedom, and life transformation through Jesus Christ. She is the author of many books and Bible studies, including Our Father, The Extraordinary Power of Praise, Who Do You Say That I Am, Psalms for the Anxious Heart, The 30-Day Praise Challenge, How to Listen So People Will Talk, and How to Listen So Your Kids Will Talk. Becky and her husband reside in Colorado.

Endorsements

"Personal. Encouraging. Soul-searching. Biblical. If you've ever felt lonely or unconnected, longing for deeper, more intimate and fulfilling relationships with others, don't miss this book. Becky Harling offers well-researched and practical strategies for developing meaningful and in-depth friendships. First, read this book on your own. Then gather a small group of people who want to be intentional about studying and implementing the transformational action steps Becky offers as you commit to developing deeper connections with God and others."
CAROL KENT, Founder and Executive Director of Speak Up Ministries, speaker, and author, Speak Up with Confidence

"Becky Harling shines a light on the loneliness epidemic, masterfully offering practical and biblical wisdom to heal our lonely, isolated, and yearning spirits. From the first page, she extends grace, kindness, and biblical balms of truth. As a professional in full-time Christian ministry and a single mother, this book spoke to my situation, encouraged much-needed self-reflection, and presented practical steps toward fulfilling relationships and authentic dependence on Jesus. A must-read!"
JENN SCHECK, Sr. Vice President of Human Resources, Focus on the Family

"We all know what loneliness feels like, but not many know what to do about it. Becky Harling helps us discover how to feel a sense of connectedness and belonging in a very isolating world. She shows us how to develop community that links not only hands, but hearts for a lifetime."
SHARON JAYNES, bestselling author of When You Don't Like Your Story: What If Your Worst Chapters Could Become Your Greatest Victories?

"Becky Harling says it best: loneliness is not the absence of people—it's feeling disconnected from those people. This wonderful book helps us rediscover the biblical attitudes we need to form meaningful connections with others. Readers will love the prayers and questions at the end of each chapter for deeper connection with God, themselves, and others. As you read this book, you'll grow in humility, empathy, and kindness—the foundation of authentic connection. By the end, you'll feel motivated to foster deep friendships where you cheer one another on, rather than living in envy or judgment. This book is a treasure!"
HEATHER HOLLEMAN, speaker and author of The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility

"Becky Harling's Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World lives up to its title, for Becky doesn't just throw out scriptural truths, but also puts meat on those good bones with her captivating illustrations, providing a model to enrich and solidify our relationships."
DEE BRESTIN, author of The Friendships of Women and Idol Lies

"Loneliness according to the surgeon general is at an all-time high. Many cannot name even three close friends. In this profound book, Becky shows us how to take the initiative to create closer friendships so we never have to feel alone."
GEORGIA SHAFFER, professional certified coach, PA licensed psychologist and author of Taking Out Your Emotional Trash

"If you've been struggling with feeling lonely, Becky Harling is the friend and wise guide you need. She will come alongside you as an encouraging sister, speak truth your heart needs, and give you practical steps to finding the connections your soul truly craves."
HOLLEY GERTH, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of What Your Heart Needs for the Hard Days and The Powerful Purpose of Introverts

"With biblical wisdom, practical insights and compassionate advice, Becky Harling gives us a road map out of loneliness into the deeper connection we all long for."
PAM FARREL, author or coauthor of 61 books, including bestselling Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti and Glimpse of God's Glory

"I found my heartbeat in Becky Harling's new book, Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World. I immediately thought, This is a writer who knows what my life is like! Because I work from home, I often feel isolated, lonely, and physically disconnected from others. Becky's challenges to be vulnerable, less critical, and less sensitive to others' offenses spoke to me. This is a much-needed resource for individuals, church groups, and even the business world. Relationships matter. They cultivate meaning for our lives and effectively help us live out our faith. I highly recommend this book."
JANET HOLM MCHENRY, author of 27 books, including the bestselling Prayer Walk and her newest, Praying Personalities

"Don't read this book if you don't want to take a long hard look at yourself and the things that keep you from connecting with others. Don't read this book if you don't want to learn how to submit your life, preferences, and circumstances to Scripture. Finally, don't read this book if you want to stay lonely or disconnected. For those who do want deeper friendships, practical tips on how to transform your relationships, and an internal shake up, this book is for YOU! Becky Harling has done it again. She's after heart change, radical obedience, and passionate love for God and others. She's after the things that could possibly change our social structure as we know it. If you also want those things, read this book!"
TABI UPTON, author, speaker, and cohost of Mornings with Tom and Tabi, Moody Radio Chattanooga

Product Details

ISBN: 978-0-8024-3093-9
Publish Date: September 2024
Dimensions: 5.25 x 8
Format: Paperback