“A friend is the one who comes in when the whole world has gone out.” That’s a difficult definition to improve on. We all put a premium on loyalty when it comes to friendship. God understands this. He knows we need the assurance that he will always be there for us—no matter what, no matter when.

The malaise of pessimism and angst cuts across party lines. Republicans, Democrats, and Independents are all depressed about the present national condition. They may have different reasons, but they are all in the dumps about the United States.