1 Samuel 23:18-20

This message highlights the powerful friendship between David and Jonathan as a model of true, godly relationships. It emphasizes selfless love, unwavering loyalty, integrity, sacrifice, respect for God’s will, and consistent encouragement. Their bond shows that genuine friendship is not based on personal gain but on commitment, trust, and spiritual alignment. It challenges us to build relationships that uplift, support, and honor God’s purpose in one another’s lives, even when it requires sacrifice or putting others first.

In order for us to be God-honoring friends, we are encouraged to come to Jesus. It is because of the friendship we have in Him that we can be a God-honoring friend to someone else. In this plan we are going to go over four special attributes every godly friendship should have, to help you be the best friend you can be!

Moms know all too well that God doesn’t promise an easy road for us or our kids. As much as we’d love to protect them from heartaches, it just isn’t possible. But we can pray for our children and let them know that no matter what, God is there, and He’s on their side.

The world is facing a global refugee crisis. No country is left untouched. Heated public debate makes it difficult to know how to respond to this challenge. Some voices paint refugees as a threat to national security. Others feel they are a heavy economic and social burden. Still others emphasize our humanitarian mandate to assist refugees. This seven-day reading plan offers important biblical perspective on refugees and forced displacement.