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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Lady & Tramp: Big Differences, Faithful Friends

Sometimes we can find friendships in the most unlikely places
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Resistance Is Not Futile!

When media producers' worldviews don't include God and His standards of behavior, what kind of influence do you think their movies will have?
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Choose Your Friends Wisely

Many of us are concerned about what we put into our bodies to preserve our health. Some of us are also careful to guard our minds by examining the things we read, watch or listen to so we can protect...
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Treasure Digest: Choose Your Friends Wisely

You are whom you associate with.
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Your Truth, My Truth or THE Truth?

In trying to answer complex moral questions, most people today have embraced the self-empowering myth that whatever they sincerely believe is true. They forget about God and His Word.
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It's My Life, and It Isn't Hurting Anyone!

How many times have you heard people make this statement? Is it true, or do our deeds affect others?
Win-Win: Who Says There Has to Be a Loser?
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Win-Win: Who Says There Has to Be a Loser?

The idea that there is always a winner and a loser is flawed thinking. Sometimes a change in approach makes a world of difference.
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Just for Youth... Win-Win: Who Says There Has to Be a Loser?

The idea that there is always a winner and a loser is flawed thinking. Sometimes a change in approach makes a world of difference.
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Circle of Friends

Friendships—how can we build better relationships? Having and being a friend is important to our lives. We learn and become better people because of our friendships.
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GIGO

In some ways your mind acts like a computer. Don't let this computer problem affect you!
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Just for Youth... It Does Matter Who Your Friends Are

The Bible tells us that we get to decide whether we'll walk with the wise or flounder with fools. Which will you choose?
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It Does Matter Who Your Friends Are

The Bible tells us that we get to decide whether we'll walk with the wise or flounder with fools. Which will you choose?
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Just for Youth... Do You Choose Happiness?

"You can't roller-skate in a buffalo herd, but you can be happy if you've a mind to." Lines from old songs sometimes sound out of date, but the imagery is interesting. Can we really be happy if we want to?
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Calming the Waters

Everyone experiences problems with relationships. What can we do to restore happy, peaceful, respectful ones?
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Borderline Christians: A New Generation

Being indecisive is a common affliction today. Why is it that so many want to be part of the world and part of the Church at the same time?
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Why Can't We Just Get Along?

In a world filled with strife, having good friends can be difficult. What can you do to develop good friendships?
The Nature of Sorrow
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The Nature of Sorrow

Where does sorrow come from? What is it's purpose?
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Pop Culture Delicacies: Is This the Right Ride?

Many young people who have grown up with religious values look for the good life when they go to college. Is abandoning God and the church the way to go?
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To See or Not to See: That New Horror Film

Making a decision as simple as what movie to watch might seem trivial, but the main idea of this controversial debate is powerful. What we let into our minds determines what we will think about and dwell on, and shapes...
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What Are They Thinking of Me?

Making a good first impression is about more than your appearance—it’s about giving!
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