Growing Stronger Together: Th.6.4.15...FRIENDSHIP...Prov.18:1-12

Th.6.4.15...FRIENDSHIP...Prov.18:1-12

FRIENDSHIP- How to build and sustain a friendship

An unfriendly man pursues selfish ends; he defies all sound judgment" Prov.18:1

He's the jerk at work, the prickly pear, the fool at school, the rude dude. He's unfriendly. He defies all sound judgment. In other words, it makes no sense for him to live that way. He's shooting himself in the foot. But since he lacks common sense, he thinks its nonsense to be friendly, instead of self-centered. What should you do with people like that? Steer clear. They are not apt to change by mere words. They think you are the one with the problem.

Proverbs has a lot to say about friendships- both the kind of people to avoid and those to cultivate. Sadly, many men are friendless. Their best buddies were made in their younger days playing sports (or waiting to play:). What fun!

But most of those friends are long gone. Interestingly, being on such teams fosters strong bonds. Why? You have to work together. That's why I'm glad we are a band of brothers working together. We have the opportunity over time to build strong, lifelong friendships. We'll reveal more of how we will build stronger bonds in a bit, but first let's look at a couple key ingredients that go into making a great FRIENDSHIP.

F- Focus on what you have in common. That's why guys who played sports in school together often grew as friends; they had the game in common. As Christian men, we have Christ in common! That is why we can quickly connect with a believer from another country we just meet. But obviously we can grow stronger together in our bonds. (Hmm, "Growing Stronger Together" sounds like a good name for a blog for men wanting such:) But men need something intentional that is ongoing. A once in a while men's outing is not going to do it. Friendships flourish with frequent watering. (I'm glad we have that opportunity to stay in touch and encourage each other on a daily basis.) Men also need a united mission. Just getting together to shoot the breeze isn't motivating. Men need something great to shoot for- a common cause that is noble and worth striving for. We are striving together to forcefully advance God's kingdom. We are in a WAR together, to live Worthy lives; to Activate the sidelined saints, men who need to join with us in the battle; and to Release the locked up lost. We have a great mission- to Multiply MANLY Men. So this is a great place to forge lifelong friendships.

To strengthen our friendships and focus, please be all the more focused on the brothers in your fire team. These men will become your closest band of brothers. They will fight with and for you and vice versa. Look at your fire team list on the scoreboard. The men listed directly above you and below you are your wingmen. Especially pray for and encourage them. If you are at the bottom of your fire team list, the wingman below you is your top man, your fire team captain, the first man listed.

To also strengthen team unity, each team will work together for GREAT things, which we will celebrate on the scoreboard. So encourage your team mates. Be daily on the blog and scoring 5 or more points a day. Since some teams are bigger than others, we will use simple division to keep it fair. For example, if at the end of the week one team of 7 has a total of of 30 points (30 divided by 7 = 4.285), but a team of 5 has 25 points (25 divided by 5 = 5), then the second team would actually beat the first team. Easy peasy. These totals will be posted each Monday. For fun, we will also have a traveling trophy to present each month to the leading team for the past month. Thus, it's a new game each month. You'll notice that for now I'm leading Fire Team 6. To keep things fair, I won't be counting my scores and thus not of the other fire team captains, though they will still post their scores. They are serving to help you succeed, so please accept their coaching when given. "Wisdom is found in those who take advice" Prov.13:10. Also, to be fair, we won't count any new man during his first week with us (unless he's doing really well like William:).

R- Remember to keep in touch and Return calls promptly. This is another quality that is vital for healthy friendships not to sour. I have a friend who is a pastor of a non New Life church. He is so generous, funny and helpful. But our relationship has suffered over the years because he is not faithful in returning phone calls. Ugh! It feels like I'm not important. I feel disrespected and devalued. Yet I would die for that brother. (But in those times, I wanna shoot him :) Come on, just call me back. It's not hard and you know I won't take up your time. Unfortunately, I've encountered many people who have such foul, not faithful phone manners. Yet good teams must have quick communication, both on the playing field and on the battlefield. I'm so glad we have that in M3. You men are a breath of fresh air to me. Almost all of you faithfully call me back promptly. Way to go! You haven't owed me a soft drink or a doughnut. (By the way, I'm still caffeine free and will continue to say No to it until all men among us are always saying No to porn. They are fighting the good fight. If you need help in this area, just let me know.) Please make sure to faithfully return calls when another team mate asks you to call him back. Udabest!

1.- Speaking of friendships, who was a good friend or buddy from your childhood days? Share a story of something you did together (childhood days, non-criminal:)

2.-Look at your fire team members on the scoreboard. Who are your two wingmen?
(Remember, it's the man listed above you and below you. If you are the bottom man, then the top man is your bottom man:) Find their names and numbers listed in the "Contacts" tab and store them and the rest of your fire team members in your phone. Then give a text today to your wingmen. Attack in prayer daily that you and your fire team would advance the kingdom of God.
Atack in prayer. How so? Here's an example already mentioned above- WAR! Ask the Lord to help you and your fellow soldiers live Worthy lives. Ask the Lord of the armies to Activate the sidelined saints, men who need to join with us in the battle. Ask our Redeemer to Release the locked up lost.

3.-Read Prov.18:1-12. You know what to do. Pick out a favorite verse or phrase and write in on your MP3 card.

Thanks for faithfully putting up your 5 or more points on the board. Your team mates are counting on you. Best to do it right after you comment on the blog. Why keep score? We play better when we do and God and His kingdom are worthy of our best. "Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress" 1Tim.4:15.

Announcements
Speaking of our theme on FRIENDSHIP, I'm very happy to announce an upcoming fellowship meal (aka potluck) at Jack & Janie's Sunday, June 28th at 1:00. We'll begin eating at 1:30. More details to come.

It's coming! Our next M3 meeting will be Sunday, June 14th at 11:30 in the beak room. I'm looking forward to honoring many of you and giving out a very new, powerful tool.

We were just missing Ed Lake and Andre on the blog yesterday. So if they are on your fire team, please give them a word of encouragement. Thanks.

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T. Roger VinlasacaJune 4, 2015 at 5:40 AM
1. I had two really good friends, Tony and Gregg. On Saturday's we would go hiking up a mountain that was near by and go exploring. We would spend hours in the forrest. On one occasion we started to build a fort that took us several weeks to complete so we would look forward to going up the mountain the following week to continue work on the fort.
Until this day I really enjoy hiking, specially if it is around mountains.
2. Wingmen: Jose Billegas and John Martinez.
3. Prov 18:10 "The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe."
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UnknownJune 4, 2015 at 7:50 AM
1) My friend Miguel and I have always did everything together. we go played sports, went to the pool, and always go in trouble together.
2) Jack and Armando

3) A man of many companions may come to ruin,
but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

(Proverbs 18:24 ESV)
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UnknownJune 4, 2015 at 7:58 AM
1. I moved a lot during my childhood, it was hard to establish long relationships. I do remember playing kick the can a lot. By the way, I don't remember how to play it any more. I remember when I was living with my cousin Octavio, I did not want to come in after playing outside and my uncle locked me out the house. I was banging on the door for a good while. I think I woke up the entire neighborhood. They finally let me in after a few minutes, which seemed an eternity. When I went to 6th grade is when I finally settled in my mom's home. I would play basketball with Jessie and Patrick.

2. Flo Juarez and Oscar Nunez

3. Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

I pray that no matter what our situation is, we run to Him first.
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Robert RomanJune 4, 2015 at 8:18 AM
1. Miguel, a neighbor. We'd work on bicycles, swapping parts and creating "Frankenstein" like bikes and then we'd ride them around the neighborhood and lakefront.
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UnknownJune 4, 2015 at 9:33 AM
1-Good morning so I always grew up with not many friends to hang around with cause my mother would not let me go to many places, I would hang around but never that band of a brother and my long term memory is not the greatest for some reason but after time I have come to realize that I know many people and have many friends and I was able to get rid of the bad acquaintances so I can't elaborate much on this one.
2-locked and loaded
3-Proverbs 18:2

Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.
This verse reminded me of me in the past running my own will and thinking that I was all powerful and arrogant, I believed my own thoughts and didn't want to hear others opinion and that's why I got into trouble many times.

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UnknownJune 4, 2015 at 9:42 AM
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UnknownJune 4, 2015 at 11:28 AM
1. A childhood brother I have till this day is Ray Heilmen. They rented the apartment in our house. They lived there with their single dad. For years my mother took care of Ray and Jamie. My mother became their mother and they are more the friends, they are my brother and sister. We played together everyday. Many memories in our childhood. They moved away to a small town about 6 hours away when they where finished with school. Till this day we talk over the phone and visit each other. I must admit that lately we have not talked but I will try to call him today. The bond people build last a life time if you nurture it.

2. Brother Dave Garratt and brother Ed Lake.

3. Proverbs 18: 8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts. This verse tells me that staying focused on the word will eventually fill my soul. Even if I don't receive understanding it is still deep down inside of me. Very encouraging.

Brothers I would like to keep my mother in prayer for an upcoming surgery. Her name is Romelia and she needs urgent operation on her spine, disks 3,4,5,6, and 7. They have it scheduled for July but its so bad that if someone cancels they are calling her to do it sooner. Thank You

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EddieJune 4, 2015 at 12:06 PM
1. I grew up with a group of guys. We did everything together. I was similar to the movie Sandlot. Baseball everyday, sports, getting into trouble (non criminal), but we ended up going to different high schools. It distanced us a bit, but we still keep in contact today. I have been to their weddings and involved with their children's bdays, etc. I feel recently though God brought a new pack of fellas in my life that revolutionized my life in alot of ways. Especially early on in my walk when I came from a broken relationship and God replaced it with solid friendships and brotherhoods.

2. Ish, Gary, Will, Phil, James, Alex

3.An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends
and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.
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Osiris AldayJune 4, 2015 at 12:22 PM
My childhood bud was Noe M. We did everything together. Our mothers were firends from night school, and we spent many evenings together over at their house riding a giant, stuffed panther pretending to be cowboys (its a Texas thing). Throughout our school years, we had each other's back, and since we were both constantly the target of bullies, we stood up for one another.

Around sophomore year, Noe started attending a baptist church, at which he played guitar, and became a Jesus freak. I was foolishly too focused on my academics to concern myself with outward expressions of worship. He wore the shirts, the necklaces, and the wristbands that identified him as a follower of Jesus. In a predominantly Catholic town, he certainly stood out. People simply weren't accustomed to displaying their allegiance to Christ that way. Still, we remained friends, despite me turning down his invitations to attend his church. How I wish I could turn back the clock and take him up on his offer. In hindsight, he wasn't just trying to get his best friend into his new lifestyle...he was trying to bring me to a more serious relationship with Christ. He was on a mission, and I was part of that mission.

Today, we talk from time to time, usually about work (he is also a teacher back home) or video games (an interest we both shared). Time and distance have certainly had their toll on our friendship, but we are both alwys a call or email away. Reading today's post has me thinking about giving him a call and sharing M3 with him. He doesn't know how my relationship with God has grown stronger recently, and it would be nice to pick up from where he stopped trying to activate this sidelined believer.

My wingmen are Nic Palhegyi and Robert Roman (Expect my text from a 956 Texas area code gentlemen).

Proverbs 18:12 "Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor." My work ethic and ability as an educator constantly lead me positions of prestige and praise, but they also open the doors of my fortress to pride and boasting. When these unsavory bedfellows take hold of me, I act and speak rashly, sometimes making decisions that come back to bite me in the butt or treating others rudely. This verse reminds me that true honor comes only through humility. Rather than seeking to impress the people around me with my work, I should seek to bring glory to God through thanksgiving and praise for the blessings he has bestowed upon me. It is by the hand of God that I am made, and by his design that I am capable of anything at all. I should trust always in his wisdom, and not my own...always give thanks for what he gives me the ability to accomplish and take none of the credit for myself. All glory and praise be to my Lord and Savior, now and forever.
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UnknownJune 4, 2015 at 1:03 PM
1.45 years ago when I moved into Brighton Park I met Jimmy T. And Jimmy H. ,Jimmy T paid Jimmy H to beat me up. I was the new kid on the block. After all that we became close friends. I still stay in touch with Jimmy T. Matter of fact I lived with him for about a year when I was going through some rough times.

2.Wing men Mike Pagan and Rich Guardiola.

3.Pro.18.10." The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe."
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UnknownJune 4, 2015 at 2:22 PM
Sam and Israel....pro.. 18;6 A fool's lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating....when I was younger all my friends were at least 3 years older, one taught me how to steal ( I didn't like that at all, I still regret it) one taught me how to fight one taught me not to be afraid. I do not know what happened to the first one after his dad made him join the army, but the other two went to jail murder, it didn't get much better going to high school, through it all GOD was with me . that why I said in an earlier post I stand back and look at everybody's life not to judge but to see which way their life is taking them
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MikeJune 4, 2015 at 4:08 PM
The two friends I was close to growing up was Alfonso and Tony. We played baseball from the age of twelve until we got married and went our separate ways. Tony resides in Tennessee and Alfonso lives up north somewhere.

Wing men George Rabiela and Rich Guardiola.

Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower;The righteous runs into it and is safe.
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UnknownJune 4, 2015 at 4:13 PM
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Now i do not have any memorable friendships from my childhood which should have lasted first because my family moved a lot and those communities were in different states. Second and mainly those friendships were without Christ.
As I begin to recall on things my most permanent friendships were built when I came to New Life.

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Ismael Andrade & James Schmidt

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Verse 4 stood out as we are in proverbs and hungering for wisdom
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. Proverbs 18:4
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UnknownJune 4, 2015 at 5:14 PM
1. – My childhood best friend was Gonzalo. He was a big brother to me. He was my brother’s keeper. We had a good time growing up. We are still good friends and keep in touch at least once or twice a month. He is busy raising a family and I am just starting my family. I pray for my best friend Gonzalo that is recovering from health issues. I pray for the lord to heal his heart and restore to a faith man. Amen,

2. – Sam Vargas and Robert Roman.

3. - Proverbs 18:10, the name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
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UnknownJune 4, 2015 at 5:21 PM
1 My two friends ended up becoming more than just friends we called each other cousins Mark and Eric we did everything together played sports together we slept at each others houses we went to the beaches swimming pools had cookouts together went to the theaters and we always looked out for each other we were always together there mothers became mine and vice versa I still keep in touch with Eric but as. For Mark he passed away about 3 years now I miss him but I know he watches over me

2 George Doherty & Roger Vinlasaca

3 Proverbs 18:4 The words of the mouth are deep waters ; but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.
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UnknownJune 4, 2015 at 6:49 PM
1. My buddy Ricky and I would always play sports and video games. We also learned to play guitar together. We would hangout so much that his mom started calling me her adopted son. Those were good times.

2. Gary and Will

3. Proverbs 18.1.ESV Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment.
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UnknownJune 4, 2015 at 8:45 PM
Growing up me and my cousins all lived basically on the same block and our grandmother used to babysit all of us, mind you it was all boys. We used to get in all sorts of mischief. I remember one time we were all riding our bikes and decided to build a ramp to jump. Well my cousin Geno was next to jump so I figured I would kick it over as a prank, it didn't go so well, he hit the fence and broke his wrist.
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UnknownJune 4, 2015 at 9:47 PM
1- One good thing I did when I was small with the kids in my block was play fast pitch. We all would get together in the side of the school across the street and play. No one would bother us. In fact there were times when we had a "championship game" and we would invite people on our block to come out and watch. The crazy thing is that they would. It kept us kids on the block away from gangs. I still see those kids I used to play with when I go back to Pilsen. We still say hi to each other. The school now built a playground where we would play, but the memories are still there.
2- Guillermo Baez, Antonio Palomar
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UnknownJune 4, 2015 at 9:49 PM
1. My close friends were literally John Smith and Dave Schwartz and we shared a lot of time playing sports and encouraging each other to advance our ability in sports. I always tried to get them to practice many hrs per day so we could make the pros. But for years we relied on each other to challenge each other to get better and raise the bar. We did play semi- pro baseball at the lowest level until each of us realized that there were other dreams to pursue-- and look what dreams I pursue now PTL.
2. Andre and chuy
3. Did it
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Armando HernandezJune 4, 2015 at 9:53 PM
1. -My first close friend was Joey, remember being introduced to many things I would never of experience at that time if not for his sisters and mother. This one time we were in his house waiting for the movie Time Machine to come on the Sunday Family Classic movie show, they ordered a pizza for us. I never heard or ate pizza before, they tried explaining how it looked and taste, it did not register, I was about eight years old and only ate foods my mother cooked for us. The movie was good and my first pizza was better, their were many first times spend with my friend, first White Castle, first cheese pie, first time at beach, first time at amusement park, everything we did or go to was all new to me. 2. -Andre Vargas n George Doherty, done. 3. -Prov.18:8 "The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts."
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nicpalJune 4, 2015 at 10:18 PM
1. The summer before 6th grade was memorable. If you ever seen the movie "the Sandlot" it was comparable but set in the early 90 days. My friend Dave and I spent every morning until the streetlights came on at night outside. Our days were filled with playing pickup baseball games like lob, fast pitch, and three outs. We would trade baseball cards, hop fences, ride bikes, have sleepovers, and flirt with girls. that summer has always been etched into my psyche.

2. Tony Palomar and Osidris aldalay
3. The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

A fool's lips bring strife, And his mouth calls for blows. A fool's mouth is his ruin, And his lips are the snare of his soul. (‭Proverbs‬ ‭18‬:‭4, 6-7‬ NASB)
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UnknownJune 4, 2015 at 10:33 PM
1. I have a buddy named Joe Sanders. We have been friends since the third grade. We used to play cops and robbers and chase each other through the neighborhood. We used to wrestle everyday on the front lawn and play basketball I'm the back. Those were the good old days when we had nothing to worry about. ;)

2. Done

3 Proverbs 18:2Fools find no pleasure in understanding, butdelight in airing their own opinions.
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UnknownJune 4, 2015 at 10:39 PM
old Cherokee chief is teaching his grandson about life: “A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy. “It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. “One is evil—he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, self-pity, arrogance, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, self-doubt, and ego. “The other is good—he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, truth, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, compassion and faith. “This same fight is going on inside you—and inside every other person, too.” The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, “Which wolf will win?” The old chief simply replied, “The one you feed.”
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UnknownJune 4, 2015 at 10:40 PM
I am feeding the good wolf
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UnknownJune 4, 2015 at 11:03 PM
1 – I don’t think I had a best friend, growing up there were a lot of kids who lived on our block and we would spend a lot of time playing outside. I remember playing kick ball, running bases and hind & seek in the neighborhood. When I was in junior high I joined the Boy Scouts and became friends with people in the troop. There are still a couple that I talk to once in a while, this topic is a good reminder to give them a call to get together.

2 – My wingmen are Armando Hernandez & Jose Billegas

3 – Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.
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UnknownJune 4, 2015 at 11:56 PM
You know growing up I had friends but mostly were people I played "the game" with (sports
*baseball) the ones I really connected were my two cousins Martin & Fidencio. We did everything together, from doing each others homework, playing all kinds of games with, to telling each other desires and future... since our late teens we have distanced ourselves but from time to time we see each other.
Now.. like you said Dave for us men to look more than just hanginger out. We are looking for an Aaron & Hur to link up side to side and grow,strengthen,pray,battle side by side in Christ. I am proud to say that have more than two to do that..

Gary Remson, Alex Dykman

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UnknownJune 5, 2015 at 12:00 AM

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I had a good bunch of neighborhood friends that liked to play sports together. Afterward we would come over to my house to hang around sitting around the picnic table chatting. In the summer, before any of us could drive, we rode our bikes to the forest preserves where we found some great bike trails. We managed to stay together through our high school years. After we got our driving licenses, we were able to borrow our parents cars, and went to a beach on a lake together. I eventually lost track with most of them after I joined the military service and was away from home for 5 years.

2) It's late - will communicate to my wing men tomorrow as time permits.

3) Did It.
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UnknownJune 5, 2015 at 12:14 AM
Looking at this blogpost, I am excited to see the upcoming series in FRIENDSHIP! It is definitely my sincerest intention to make lifelong bonds of friendship and brotherhood with other M3 members, many of whom I know and many I have yet to meet. I am truly blessed to be in a Fire Team with some of my closest brothers already. Couldn't be better :)

1) Speaking of childhood friends, I grew up being good friends with my neighbor. We were the same age, and as time went on we did almost everything together. We have many great memories doing fun things together. One unique one, while it wasn't a "good" memory, I do remember being with him both times he broke his arm (maybe I wasn't such a good luck charm?). It was the same arm too. I had the honor of running and telling his parents both times too, definitely the "bearer of bad news". While they may have not been moments of good circumstance, I know that times like that, and being there for your friend, are special. Our friendship benefitted from not only being through good times, but bad times as well. While we have since grown and have our own lives, I am still in touch with him regularly - he even stood up in my wedding! Thankful for his friendship, and I hope one day he will put his faith in the hands of our Lord.

2) Thankful for my wingmen, James Schmidt, and my Best man - Eddie "Money" Morales! I will make it a point to encourage these brothers to the best of my ability and be there for them however they need. Time for WAR - and that goes for the rest of my fire team as well!

3) The verse I chose from our readings today is:

Proverbs 18:2 "Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions."

This reminds me of the man, that listens, but is not really listening, just wait for his chance to speak again. Praying to not be that man. It is an easy trap to fall prey too.
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UnknownJune 5, 2015 at 12:19 AM
I trust you will encourage your wingman my brother.
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UnknownJune 5, 2015 at 12:25 AM
1. I didn't really have any close friends when I was younger because most of my "friends" were my brother Will's friends (being about 2-5 years older than me). Nevertheless, we had lots of fun times. We used to sword fight in the yard, and we had rubber-band wars in my large bedroom. We'd also play video games and board games a lot. To be honest, I had a rather unorthodox way of playing video games, and I was prone to winning a lot. This resulted in several of my brother and I's friends and even family members to declare me their rival/nemesis in games . Still makes me laugh to this day.

2. Phil Raymond and Ismael Andrade.

3. Proverbs 18:5 "It is not good to be partial to the wicked and so deprive the innocent of justice."
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UnknownJune 5, 2015 at 12:34 AM
1. A great childhood friend was Francisco Ortiz. We used to walk to high school together 6 miles roundtrip, on a daily basis. I had lost touch with him for approx 10 years or so, after high school, then I seen him and I invited him to New Life Church a few years ago, he came several times, gave his life to the Lord, now his whole family is serving at NL MontClair. It is great to see and hear him walking with Christ :) I need to reach out to him and invite him to M3 :)

2. Flo Juarez and Marcos Rico are my wingmen
3. Proverbs 18:12 says "Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor." --- Pride goes before a fall, so let us beware!
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Dave DeBoerJune 5, 2015 at 12:53 AM
1.With one of my friends in high school one of my fondest memories of him is we would go on the top of his roof of his house and we would sing worship to God.

2.doing it

3. proverbs18:9 Slack habits and sloppy work
are as bad as vandalism.
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UnknownJune 5, 2015 at 11:40 PM
1) I remember a friend I don't remember his name but we used to play under the giant pine tree in front of his house as a secret play house, where we stashed our favorite toys.
2)Vince Diaz and Nic Palhegyi
3) 18:4 The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; The well spring of wisdom is a flowing brook.
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Elake1June 7, 2015 at 1:29 AM
1 A group of us use to go pretty regularly (sometimes twice a week) to the Fireside Bowl to watch some punk rock bands play. It was a run down bowling alley by day and a “concert hall” by night. They usually changed something like $3 and we got to hear some great up and coming bands play.

2 Done

3 The name of the LORD is a fortified tower;
the righteous run to it and are safe.
I’ve been learning a lot about this this week as I have been reading through George Muller’s biography. He really put faith in action and lead with prayer on every decision.
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AnonymousJune 7, 2015 at 8:11 PM
1.In grade school, my friends and I would play baseball and football on the block almost every day during summer break. If you ever seen the move "The Sandlot", that reminded me about my childhood because there was so many kids on the block to play with.
2.doing it
3. Proverbs 18:1 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends 3.cand against all sound judgment starts quarrels.
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