The morning sunlight like an old friend melts the frost on the trees and peeks into my window.  Its presence provides a softness to life and reminds me that a good friend is one who is present, but not too pushy; truthful, but kind; and helpful, but not controlling. Baker’s Bible dictionary points out three levels of friendship.  Sometimes “friend” merely means an association as in “Hello, friend.  What’s your name?”  Loyalty indicates a deeper, reciprocal relationship where each returns…