Happy Father's Day! Today we conclude our "Faith Matters" series with a close look at Jonathan, son of King Saul, and his friendship with David. Their relationship is a prime example of masculine, brotherly love, and it's from them that we learn about the deep bonds formed between men when they fight or "slay dragons" side by side.

The church is intended to be God's provision for our need to love and be loved by others — we are God's loving family! Be encouraged and take another step into richer relationships that help to influence us for good and to fight against loneliness and the sins it can bring.

Key Text: 1 Samuel 18:1-4, Jonathan