FORGED, NOT FINISHED

No blade is born sharp.

You were never meant to grow alone.
In Forged, Not Finished, Pastor John E. Miller invites readers into a deeply pastoral exploration of how God uses friendship, community, and shared faith as His forge for spiritual growth. Drawing from the wisdom of Proverbs 27:17—“As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend”—this book reveals why isolation dulls faith and why God consistently shapes people through people.
Blending Scripture, pastoral insight, and ongoing narrative stories of men and women learning to walk faithfully together, Forged, Not Finished helps readers discover:

• Why isolation weakens faith while community strengthens it
• How godly friendships refine character and conviction
• When to set boundaries without bitterness
• How to discern relationships that sharpen versus those that drain
• What it means to live a sharpened life with humility and purpose

This is not a book about perfect people or flawless relationships.
It is a book about formation—about allowing God to use real relationships to shape real faith.
Whether read individually or alongside others, Forged, Not Finished will challenge you to rethink friendship, embrace community, and trust God’s refining work in your life.
You are forged—not finished.
And God is still at work.