Friend-Wise: Practical Ideas for Richer Relationships

by Becky Harling

A friend loves at all times. Proverbs 17:17 Friendship is one of God’s greatest treasures. Joyful moments are sweeter with a friend. Hardships are born with greater courage—and even humor—when a friend is at your side. And when tragedy strikes, our friendships often go deeper. But while we were designed for relationships, they aren’t always easy.Sometimes it’s difficult to know the best way forward—when and how to strengthen a strained friendship or when it’s better to let go. In Friend-Wise, Becky Harling takes us to the fount of wisdom—the Proverbs—to guide us in cultivating stronger relationships with our friends and families.Becky teaches friendship skills, sharing wisdom Loyalty and guarding your heart. Contentment. Vulnerability. Forgiveness. Generosity. Advice. Encouragement. Criticism. Envy. Telling and speaking the truth. Apologizing. Trying to impress. Defensiveness. Strength. Dignity. And much more.Loaded with stories, each short chapter includes relational truths from Proverbs, a reflective question, and a prayer to carry you through the day. The reader’s heart will be encouraged and uplifted as she discovers the richness of wisdom found in Proverbs and becomes Friend-Wise.

154 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 3, 2026

About the author

BECKY HARLING has a degree in Biblical Literature and is a sought-after speaker and Bible teacher at women's conferences and retreats. Through her writing, Becky creatively combines deep biblical insight with her powerful testimony and the stories of other women. Her life experiences as a pastor's wife, parent of four adult children, grandmother of five grandchildren, women's ministries director, survivor of breast cancer and sexual abuse bring depth to her message. She brings a message of hope and healing that is refreshingly transparent. Becky is a gifted communicator with a passion for helping women find hope, healing, freedom, and ultimately life transformation through Jesus Christ. She is the author of Rewriting Your Emotional Script, Freedom From Performing, The 30 Day Praise Challenge, The 30 Day Praise Challenge for Parents, and How to Listen So People Will Talk.