Friends come and friends go, but a true friend sticks by you like family.  Prov 18:24 (MSG)

That last week of school as a high school was filled with excitement and anticipation wondering what would become of each of us as we traveled past these walls and into the world of work, higher education, marriage, children, etc.  Yearbooks were signed "friends forever" and "I will always be there for you". 

That was 30 years ago.  The last time I saw a "friend forever" was 5 years ago on a church stage while I sat in the pews. I get occasional "email forwards" from 2 or 3 others but no personal contact.

I still have one friend from 30 years ago though. Jesus Christ. He is with me all the time and will be with me even after death. He loves me so much He died on a cross, suffering humiliation and agonizing pain so that I may be with him forever. With Christ forever doesn’t end at death, that’s just a new beginning.

He’d like to be your friend too.  click here