I just got home from a going-away party for my friends Joshua and Samantha. By this time next Sunday, they'll be on their way to Texas. Between now and then, I may be helping them get some stuff ready before they take off, and there's still the wedding this coming Saturday.
This is as good a time and place as any to talk about my friendship with Josh and Samie. They're the first friendships I formed as a believer. Josh was a source of encouragement for a struggling believer who was very young in their walk with The Lord. He was not only the first friend I've had as a believer, he and Samie were my first big opportunity for ministry when they were fundraising for the short-term mission trip to South Africa almost two years ago. As for Samie, I've never said this to her, but she was an early and valuable model of what to seek in a godly woman. I've tried to learn something about godly women from the sisters in my life, but Samie taught me (without ever knowing it) the virtue of seeking the right one, and being patient in doing so. Josh came to California to become a pastor and is leaving with a wonderful lady for a wife.
It has been a privilege and a pleasure to know them, and to be their friend. I thank God that they came into my life, and for the blessings that have come with them.
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