The aspect of our spiritual foundation that we are looking at this week is often overlooked and taken for granted. In fact, we might not think there was anything particularly spiritual about it at all.

But, Jesus chose to call those who followed him friends. Giving and receiving friendship in a healthy way is a must for a fruitful spiritual life. Fortunately, Jesus modeled good friendship and the book of Ecclesiastes gives a step-by-step guide to what friendship means.