Friends

Friends

"A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother" (Proverbs 18:24, New International Version).

True friends are indispensable, and the Bible has volumes to say on the subject—including how to know when you've found one and how to be one yourself.

Featured Content in Friends

The Difference Between Infatuation and Love

by Jeremy Lallier

In the heady world of male-female relationships, how can one know the difference between love and infatuation?

What Does It Mean To "Despise Your Youth?"

J'Non Whitlark

Paul wrote to Timothy, "Let no one despise your youth." What does that mean for the young Christian today?

Posted February 14, 2013 | 2 comments

Alone in a Crowd

Robert Berendt

Are we truly alone in our struggles?

Posted January 8, 2013 | 3 comments

Choose Love

Frank Dunkle

A man and woman holding hands walking in a park in the fall.

Hollywood may tell us we're helpless when it comes to falling in love. But the reality is we can rule over our emotions and make wise choices.

Posted January 7, 2013 | 6 comments

The Sabbath: What It Means to Me

Elaine Jamieson

God created the Sabbath to refresh and instruct His people.

Posted November 19, 2012 | 4 comments

The Worth of a Good Name...Even 10 Years Later

A blog post by Jason Nitzberg

It was comfortable and yet strange sitting at the country club we rented. I was surrounded by a bunch of loud and laughing almost 30-year-olds who looked really familiar. On the table were red and black centerpieces, and in the corner was an old group picture of a bunch of crazy 18-year-olds holding signs that had their name on it. The room was full of professionals such as computer programmers, estimators, nurses, 911 operators, army platoon leaders, bank tellers, advertisers. Some were mothers and fathers. All of them were still crazy.

Reunions are wild…but fun.

Posted August 20, 2012 | 2 comments

Broken Laws, Broken Dreams

Janet Treadway

On a cold wintry day in November 1993, my daughter and I experienced one of the saddest days of our life together, a day that will be etched in our minds forever.

Posted July 13, 2012 | 0 comments

Sex & The Young Christian

Dan Dowd

Sex sells in the popular culture, and many young Christians are buying. But outside the right context, sex brings consequences. What does the One who designed sex say on the matter?

Posted July 4, 2012 | 1 comments

Have You Made Your Perfect Girl or Guy List?

David Jones

What kind of person do you want to marry someday? And what kind of person would that person want to marry?

Posted July 3, 2012 | 1 comments

Setting A Good Example

David Mills

What kind of light do you shine to those around you? It's very important that we all set a good example to the world. Our lives are to witness the standard and values of the Kingdom of God.

Posted June 26, 2012 | 2 comments

In the News: Cyberbaiting - Disrespect in the Classroom

Amanda Stiver

Cyberbaiting: Students provoking teachers into angry outbursts in the classroom and then recording and posting video of the incident to social media.

Posted April 19, 2012 | 0 comments

Videos in Friends

Texting, Sexting and the Right Thing

Don't let your family and don't you be taken in by the decaying values of society. Do something about it.

Teachers Gone Wild

Teachers have a lot of influence over their students and must be held accountable for how they treat those in their care.

Friends Sermons

Be A True Friend

Presented by Gary Antion

How can we be a true friend to others? What are the characteristics of a true friend? How can we strengthen our friendships?

Posted April 23, 2005 | 0 comments | Transcript Included

Setting A Good Example

Presented by David Mills

What kind of light do you shine to those around you? It's very important that we all set a good example to the world. Our lives are to witness the standard and values of the Kingdom of God.

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Posted June 26, 2012 | 2 comments

Related Booklet

Guys, Girls, and God - Dating and Relationships That Work

Build wonderful relationships with the opposite sex while you keep God in mind! This ebooklet is a re-print compilation of a series of articles written for Vertical Thought magazine.