Institute for GOD student Genesis Garner wrote this piece as a part of the ABHE + Reclaim Today Initiative in 2023. Genesis was one of thirty students chosen from across the nation’s Bible schools to participate in a writing and design workshop.

Institute for G.O.D. student Walt Reynolds wrote this piece as a part of the ABHE + Reclaim Today Initiative in 2023. Walt was one of thirty students chosen from across the nation’s Bible schools to participate in a writing and design workshop.

Every human being needs friends. Sometimes it can feel like it’s impossible to genuinely connect with others, whether it’s because of personal insecurities or seemingly impenetrable cliques. But the truth is, God wants people to be close to one another, to be honest with each other and let love be genuine