3 - Why Friendships?
The Transforming Power of Friendship
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The body of Jesus Christ is found in community. In fact, in Matthew 18:20, Jesus says, “Where two or more are gathered in my name, there I am found with them.” It’s through friendships and relationships that we are reminded of Jesus and his love for us. We were not made for isolation. We were made for togetherness.
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