Despite our digitally connected world, there is an epidemic of loneliness. I doubt there are many among us who don't long for more and deeper friendships, and COVID-19 certainly hasn't helped. Teary-eyed emoji are nice, but they are no substitute for a hug.

This week our Unafraid series talks about fear of being friendless and alone. Here's the good news: our faith offers two fantastic tools to fight that fear by letting us know we're never alone.