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On the topic of friendship, C.S. Lewis stated that the modern world has made friendship “something quite marginal,” nothing more than “a diversion” that “fills up the chinks of one’s time.” And yet, he added, “Life—natural life—has no better gift to give [than friendship].”
Jerry White, co-author of the book To Be a Friend, adds that people today often lack a clear understanding of what a true friendship is. We have perhaps lost touch with what Jerry calls “the art of developing true friendships.” And in an economy that imposes frequent moves and job changes, friendships can be difficult to sustain.
In this episode of GCN’s “First Mondays” monthly webinars, Jerry will share what he has learned from the Scriptures and from life about the nature of true friendships. Although developing friendships is an art, they do require foundational principles, such as virtue and a selfless attitude. “Friendships take effort,” he says, but “they hold a bit of mystery. They can’t be manufactured. Yet they are priceless.”
We hope you will join this conversation with Jerry, preparing your questions for him in advance. Prior to the webinar, we encourage you to read an article about the friendship between Jonathan and David. That article can be found at this link: Substack.
About Jerry White
Jerry White is a retired US Air Force general, a co-founder of Global Commerce Network, and international president emeritus of The Navigators. He has a PhD in astronautics from Purdue University and served as a NASA mission controller at Cape Canaveral. He is the author of numerous books, including Honesty, Morality, and Conscience and The Joseph Road. The book To Be a Friend was co-authored with his wife, Mary.