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?

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

Only on the Just

We sometimes get choosy over who our friends are and with whom we will communicate, spend time or fellowship.

Posted February 28, 2012 | 0 comments

The Dynamic Duo

A blog post by Amanda Boyer

My best friend Katlyn and I have known each other since we were little children. We grew up in the same church area and have always shared a special sisterly bond with each other.

About two years ago, we were separated as I moved to Michigan and then we both moved even further apart to advance our education. The distance has faced our friendship with challenges as life’s dramatic changes, new responsibilities, and areas of growth have been happening to each of us from afar off.

Posted December 30, 2011 | 1 comments

Is God-Intended Communication Disappearing?

Scott Hoefker

If God wanted you to constantly use a cell phone, He would have had you born with one glued to your ear. If He wanted you to be on Twitter all the time, He would have "tweeted" you by now. Is our electronic media producing what God intended for communication, or not?

Posted November 10, 2011 | 0 comments

What's Right With Marriage

Scott Hoefker

More and more voices in society attempt to run down marriage, claiming it's out of date and seeking to change its definition. But there's still much to be said for this relationship God instituted when He first made man and woman.

Posted November 4, 2011 | 4 comments

Is God-Intended Communication Disappearing?

Scott Hoefker

Posted November 3, 2011 | 2 comments

The Perfect Support System

Whitney Creech

Coping with teen pregnancy is hard - premarital sex and children out of wedlock being against the purpose of marriage and family. But there is help to go forward.

Posted October 24, 2011 | 1 comments

Take a Vacation from the World - Part 2

Ed Dowd

Take a Vacation from the World - summer camp

Soaking up the world of summer camp!

Posted July 13, 2011 | 0 comments

Student Voices: Connecting Across Lines of Faith

Vertical Thought Editor

Here's what other students and recent college graduates had to say when asked, "How do/did you connect with others and discuss your faith on campus?"

Posted April 27, 2011 | 0 comments

The Loneliness Antidote

Amanda Stiver

Feelings of loneliness can overwhelm and discourage us. What can we do to combat these debilitating feelings?

Posted April 21, 2011 | 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

Seek God First

Presented by Melvin Rhodes

Why is Ghana a happier country? In spite of their poverty, forty-five years of turmoil, lack of cars, lack of electricity or running water, Ghanaians live a less stressful happier life. There are biblical lessons to be learned from the people of Ghana.

Posted October 19, 2002 | 0 comments | Transcript Included

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.