You need some shared philosophy of what constitutes a meaningful life to sustain friendship over time. Why live here? Why work in this industry? What are we afraid of? What are we hopeful about? Do you know me, see me? Will you tell me when I’m wrong?

READ Acts 16:1–5. Now read what Paul wrote to the churches about Timothy in Philippians 2:19–24. Finally, read Paul’s words to Timothy many years later in 2 Timothy 3:10–17. ANSWER these questions: 1. What was it about Paul and Timothy’s relationship that made Paul’s message powerful to Timothy? 2. What might keep you from engaging in these types

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My weekly schedule includes several standing appointments with other men I’ve grown to trust over the last few years. We’ll meet for coffee or a sandwich at our regular time, and after a little small talk we’ll get down to sharing what’s really going on in our personal lives. These guys know my story, and I know theirs. We have spent so much time

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