But as beautiful as aligned friendship can be, the truth is that not every relationship will feel this way. Some connections lift you; others slowly wear you down. And sometimes, the hardest part is admitting when a friendship no longer fits the rhythm of your soul….

You’ve probably heard people talk about being equally yoked in marriage. But here’s something we don’t talk about nearly enough: friendships need spiritual alignment, too. The people we allow close—into our hearts, our homes, our stormy seasons—quietly influence our…