The Bible is full of people who have learned from God how to be friends that understand, connect with, admire, challenge, and love each other.
Though Zacchaeus came with baggage, Jesus’ decision to love anyway completely changed Zacchaeus’ life for the better.
As parents, we can help our teenagers to love others—no matter how entitled they may be—by inspiring them to follow Jesus's example.
Motivation to build relationships happens when we are moved by God’s love and have the courage to face our fears.
Once our faith in God is strong, it becomes easy to overcome the temptation to be cynical in human relationships.