“That is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.” (Romans 1:12, ESV) I received a text message last week that said, “We need to get tea on the calendar.” I understood the message immediately. It meant we hadn’t talked in a while, and she was ready for some friend time. But with a cup of tea and an hour’s chat we were both ready to face the challenges of a new day. That’s what friends are for. One of my frequent prayers is to thank God for the wonderful friends He has placed…