In todayÕs culture, ÒfriendÓ has become a weakened word, assigned to everyone from bar-buddies to semi-anonymous texted acquaintances, but a true friend is an honored position. A friend is a friend through the frenzy of life. A friend listens, teases and warns. A friend accepts my shortcomings, but not my self-pity. Even when theyÕre in my face, I know they have my back. Friends are of God.