The movie Ready Player One is a reminder of the value of friendship in the lives of young people. This week in LinC we’ll talk about the importance of cultivating authentic friendships in life. Key Scriptures: John 15:13-17; 1 Samuel 18:1-5; 20:30-42; Ecclesiastes 4:7-12. July 4th is an annual reminder of our country’s Declaration of Independence that signaled the birth of our nation. Hindsight tells us that freedom, liberty, and justice weren’t equally available from the start, beginning with the native peoples who occupied this land before us. Next week in LinC we’ll talk about what liberty and justice for all looks like.