When we consider the blessings of God--the gifts that add beauty and joy to our lives, that enable us to keep going through stretches of boredom and even suffering--friendship is very near the top.

--Donald W. McCullough, Mastering Personal Growth

While social networking sites may diminish the value of friendship, God's Word reveals a true friend's worth. You might have hundreds of "friends" on Facebook, but in reality, most of us only have a handful (or less) of genuine friendships we cherish as a blessed gift from God.

This collection of friendship Bible verses celebrates the blessings of God in the gift of true friendship.

Read: Friendship Bible Verses

Also:

• 5 Traits of True Christian Friends
• Bible Verses About Love & Friendship

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This week's post is a member-submitted Christian poem called A Prayer for Our Married Community. The prayer is for couples who wish to live as godly and holy examples, demonstrating Christian harmony in marriage. Consider saying this marriage prayer with your spouse on Valentine's Day.

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A Prayer for Our Married Community

King of Kings, Prince of Peace,
We exalt You and praise Your name.
We daily delight in your endless love
And bask in Your saving grace.

We come to You on bended knee,
In earnest prayer and petition:
Help us to live in harmony;
This is our goal and our mission.
Read more of ... A Prayer for Our Married Community by Kristen Clark.

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Warning! These books will change your life!

Each of these top Christian books about foreign missions and Christian missionary adventures has had a life-changing impact on my life.

If you like your life just the way it is, consider yourself warned!

• Top Foreign Missions Books

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Sunshine's life took a sudden downward turn. In her mental anguish she tried to end it all. Taking a gun, a cooler full of beer, and swallowing a whole bottle of pills, she set out on a drive with no intention of returning. Then God made himself known to her in a strange and miraculous intervention. Unexpectedly, a new day dawned for Sunshine and she now lives to make Christ known to others.

Read: Sunshine's New Day

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