Masculine and intimacy are not a natural pairing of words.  And yet, survey after survey shows that the greatest need among men to combat isolation is closeness with a few other men.  If you follow Jesus, know THIS:  Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are close.  The Bible represents our own relationship with God as a Good Shepherd who loves the sheep and the sheep desperately need him and each other.  But because of cultural, familial, religious, or traumatic factors men are failing at friendships.  In fact, every 11 minutes, desperation and deception win, a man believes a suicide lie and takes life - literally - with his own hand.  While you may not be in that category, every man is vulnerable when isolated to believe things.  The "solution" is community - the real kind you drink in like a fine wine and treasure.  Do you have that?  Solid, consistent, meaningful connection is God's plan.  But no one can force you.  Could it be that the missing piece of your "success" formula is simply better friendships?

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