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.

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I No Longer Call You Servants

To obey and truly believe God, is to be a friend of God.
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Sermon

What Circle Are You In?

Questions to ask ourselves to get all of us to see something from God’s perspective, something important to Him, and something very important to you.
Are You Painfully Shy?
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Are You Painfully Shy?

When I was a teen and young adult, I was plagued with shyness. I was so shy that I wouldn't speak to anyone.
The Seven Elements of the Zone: #4 Support
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The Seven Elements of the Zone: #4 Support

When campers first arrive at camp it can be difficult to trust that the Zone is a safe environment, when they are used to the harsh conditions of the world they grow up in. The UYC staff creates a positive...
The Seven Elements of the Zone: #3 The Zone Challenge
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The Seven Elements of the Zone: #3 The Zone Challenge

UYC Camps create an environment where campers feel comfortable trying new, challenging activities. Through team work, problem solving and applying God's word to their lives they discover their abilities. Success leads to confidence, which helps them tackle new challenges in...
A Student's Look as Gifts and Talents
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A Student's Look at Gifts and Talents

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Seasoned Words

What's your favorite seasoning? Did you know we need to season more than just our food.
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Social Media

Is social media the best way to build a relationship?
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Your Online Relationships

More than 50% of those surveyed recently said they broke up a relationship because of social media. Do your words pierce like a sword or bring healing?
The Seven Elements of the Zone: #1 Positive Relationships
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The Seven Elements of the Zone: #1 Positive Relationships

The Zone is a place where campers and staff apply the two great commandments, which helps form positive relationships and true friendships with one another.
Mud Buddies
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Mud Buddies

Two friends, one tough race - crossing the finish line with priceless lessons learned.
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Looks Can Kill

Back to School Tools
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Back to School Tools

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Video-Chat: Seeing Is Believing

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The Power of Words

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What Does It Mean To "Despise Your Youth?"

Paul wrote to Timothy, "Let no one despise your youth." What does that mean for the young Christian today?
A man and woman holding hands walking in a park in the fall.
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Choose Love

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.
The Sabbath: What It Means to Me
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The Sabbath: What It Means to Me

God created the Sabbath to refresh and instruct His people.
The Worth of a Good Name...Even 10 Years Later
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The Worth of a Good Name...Even 10 Years Later

Broken Laws, Broken Dreams
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Broken Laws, Broken Dreams

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.
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