I’m happy you feel blessed with your friends! Friendship and love are indeed God’s gifts for the people. These feelings can, at least a little bit, resemble His eternal love for the people and this world. It’s a pity many people forget about that and choose fights, quarrels, and wars instead of living in peace.
I pray more people find out about God and the peace He offers and make the right choice. Our churches in Portland try to do everything possible for that, and we’re grateful to the Lord for his countless blessings and grace. He is our only hope and support.