Some young people struggle to make friends. Some even say that they are complete failure at friendship. But what are real friends? And how can we make them? Proverbs 17:17 says, “A friend is loving at all times and becomes a brother in times of trouble.” You must know that there is more to friendship than having a shoulder to cry on. A real friend, if they see you going the wrong way, he or she will try to warn you before it’s too late – even if they know you may not like what they say. Pro. 27:6 says: “There is more trust to be put in bruises from one who loves them in effusive kisses from one who hates.” A real friend is someone who thinks straight and talks straight, that is the kind of friend you should be. Finding Real Friends? Where can you find friends who love God? Read More

Dealing with peer pressure is a major challenge for us all. Many youths are into drugs, sex, alcohol and other immoral life due to peer pressure. But why? The Reason Youths Follow Their Peers 1. Desire to be popular and to be accepted by peers. 2. Need to talk with someone who “understands” or who will make them feel loved or needed. 3. Lack of self-confidence. 4. Feelings of insecurity. Peer influence is not necessarily bad. Pro. 27:17 says: “By iron, iron itself is sharpened. So one man sharpens the face of another.” Fellowship with other youth can ‘sharpen’ your personality and make you a better person – if those peers have mature, healthy attitudes. But on many occasions, youth sadly lack maturity – both mental and spiritual. Many youths have viewpoints and opinions Read More