Relationships With Purpose

“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11 As we journey through life, God has meaningful relationships waiting for us, each one infused with a unique sense of purpose. I still remember my friend Glenn, who became a businessman. When Glenn came to Orange County in his early 20s, he wasn’t a Christian. He was captivated by the incredible opportunities in Orange County, especially the big houses and boats. He dreamed of owning a boat and a house, so he chose not to go home. Although homeless, Glenn convinced the owner of a Mexican restaurant to let him wash dishes for minimum wage. He even slept in the janitorial closet for a while as he started his journey. One day, while he was meeting people, he encountered a man who mentioned he was starting a mortgage company in