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May 2025
39m 10s

Friends – What Good Are They? (Open Foru...

TIM KELLER
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In our times, friendship is relatively ignored. Every other kind of love, every other kind of relationship is a hot topic. Everybody is writing about romance or family, while friendship is seen as uninteresting. And yet, friendship is absolutely vital. Do you understand how crucial it is to make, find, maintain, and develop friendships?  Let me just ask thre ... Show More
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