Through the aid of a gripping true-to-life story, Josh and Ed offer biblical insights and practical instruction on:
- What your friends can do to resolve conflict in their lives
- How to become a true source of comfort, encouragement and support to them during such a loss
- How to define true love the way God does.
- How to become a true source of help and encouragement to lift them from discouragement and despair
Perhaps more than any time in their lives they need a 17:17 friend - 'A friend is always a friend and relatives are born to share our troubles' (Proverbs. 17:17 CEV).
In this volume 16 year-old Kevin Colvin - burdened by his parents' fighting, the recent death of his best friend and slipping grades - despairs that he's just 'a waste of space on this planet'. Is this a passing thought, or is he seriously contemplating suicide?