It's Fine. I'm Fine. We're Fine. | Friends

Research from behavioral scientists confirms what Scripture has told us all along: the single most likely reason someone is deeply happy or deeply miserable comes down to whether or not they have close friends.

Genesis 2:18 reminds us that even paradise itself was declared 'not good' without companionship, because we were made in the image of a relational God. This message digs into that tension we all feel -- we desperately want deep friendships, but we resist paying the price they require.

Using Proverbs as a guide, we explore three defining traits of a true friend: someone who is constant in adversity, someone who challenges us toward growth, and someone who can be trusted as a confidant. Each of these costs something real -- our convenience, our comfort, and our vulnerability.

As we reflect on where we stand, two questions press in on us: Do we have friends like this? And more importantly, are we becoming this kind of friend for someone else?