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What Kind of Friend Are You?





Friendships are challenging to maintain with all the struggles we go through in life, but they are so worth it!  Today I’m realizing just how important friendship is and I’m thanking God for it.  I write about it at Lisa Shaw Cares, on her website blog, WomenWalking With Jesus.  Please join me there.

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  1. Mevely317November 18, 2014 at 6:24 PM

    I really like this, Mary ... really! There's much here to relate (to); and yes, I can scrutinize my own style.

    PS - Soooo glad to see 'Pile of Smiles' is up again! :)

    Love ya!
    Myra

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  2. SharonNovember 18, 2014 at 11:01 PM

    Mary, what a wonderful post on friendship! The quote that came to my mind as I was reading was this: "No man is an island." This is so true. We are meant to live in community. I am blessed by my friends, and I hope that I bring blessing to their lives, too.

    GOD BLESS!

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  3. NancyNovember 19, 2014 at 7:04 PM

    Mary, I read your post and it was wonderful…I left a comment over there to tell you how much I appreciate you and your words….

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