BY GREG MORSE
What does the dark side of a small group entail? The author quotes C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters to get the point of Satan's desire for the destruction of holiness, by means of community and fellowship within the body of Christ.
More Than BFFs: When Friendship Goes Too Far
BY KELLY NEEDHAM
Kara seemed to have everything Maddie lacked: she was organized, had great social skills, and was confident in her strong opinions. Maddie was insecure, awkward, and disorganized. Their friendship blossomed on the soccer field sidelines, as they watched their kids run drills at practice every week. Maddie enjoyed Kara immensely, and felt she was a more well-rounded person when they were together. Her confidence grew with such a social butterfly by her side.
So, when Kara announced that her husband had taken another job ten hours away, Maddie’s despair was difficult to hide. What would she do without her best friend?