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At the end of every week, we'll give you a challenge—something to try that might be outside your regular routine. Each challenge is designed to help you develop one important spiritual habit. This week, it's...

SPEND TIME WITH OTHERS

The people in our lives can have a big impact on our faith—and we can have a big impact on other people's faith too. But that doesn't happen by accident. Today's challenge is going to help you connect with at least one other person in a way that helps you (or maybe even both of you) grow!

CHALLENGE

Sometimes, it's not that we don't want to share love with those around us but that we can become distracted—especially by our phones and social media. We try to listen to a friend while they're talking, but our phone is vibrating in our pocket. We have a story to tell but aren't sure if anyone else is listening.

For this challenge, gather a few friends for an unplugged afternoon. Agree to delete or silence your apps for a day, then do something like go on a hike, plan a movie marathon, or play board games. You could even get creative by taking pictures with a disposable camera instead of your phone. Make the goal simply to spend time together. One of the best ways we can give love to others is by letting them know we enjoy time with them.