Michael W Smith sings, "A friend's a friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them . . . " The old hymn says, "What a friend we have in Jesus . . " The proverb says, "There is a friend that sticks closer than a brother . . ." (Pro 18:24) Jesus says, "Greater love … Continue reading Friend to the End
Friends
Thinking of You
I thought about you today. Yes, you. I may not know your name, but I thought about you. You are a single parent trying to get yourself and children out the door for work and school. Just like yesterday, you know you forgot something. You see all these back to school posts, and wish deeply … Continue reading Thinking of You
Freedom, Family, and Friends
Wow! What a weekend. Since Thursday we have had wonderful company. Friends. Richard and Samantha (Richie and Sam) Moore stayed with us Thursday evening before collecting their son Samuel from Indian Creek Youth Camp. It is always great to catch up with the Moores. They were a dating couple in one of the earliest youth … Continue reading Freedom, Family, and Friends
How to Be Friendly
Top Ten Human Relationship Tips (a.k.a Top Ten Ways to Make Friends or Keep Them). 10. Speak to people: There is nothing as nice as a cheerful word of greeting – Phil 1:3 9. Smile at people: Some suggest it takes 72 muscles to frown and only 14 to smile – Phil 4:8 8. Call … Continue reading How to Be Friendly
A Friendly Church
Lawrence and Olivia would not consider themselves great neighbors, but they felt they were friendly. One morning they discussed how they could improve and concluded that they should make a better effort at being friendly. Later that month Olivia noticed a moving van at the house across the street. Having baked a couple of loaves … Continue reading A Friendly Church
From a Friend
Dear Friend, I just wanted to write to tell you how much I love you and care for you. Yesterday, I saw you walking and laughing with your friends. I hoped that soon you would want me to walk along with you too. So, I painted you a sunset to close your day and whispered … Continue reading From a Friend
Showing Friendliness
Rob and Lanetta would not consider themselves great neighbors, but they felt they were friendly. One morning they discussed how they could improve and concluded that they should make a better effort at being friendly. Later that month Lanetta noticed a moving van at the house across the street. Having baked a couple of loaves … Continue reading Showing Friendliness
Friends
Sunday evening when preaching on the friendship of Jonathan and David, I used the quotes to introduce the topic of real friendship. Friendship quotes: A simple friend will stand by you when you are right, but a real friend will stand by you even when are wrong (and they disagree). A simple friend identifies himself … Continue reading Friends