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A Christmas Card for You





Merry Christmas, friends!  I cherish every one of you.  Your friendship means so much to me and I know I am a blessed woman to be connected with so many wonderful men and women who inspire me throughout the year.  I look forward to the coming year with you   I wish for you that God will bless you, your family, your relationships, your work, and your gift of writing and lead you powerfully in the New Year.  

This Scripture turned up in my reading this morning and I claim it for us in 2017.  As we draw close to Jesus today and in the coming year, may we see Him in one another!


He who believes in me, as the scripture has said,
‘Out of his heart shall flow rivers of living water.’ 

John 7:38

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  1. LindaDecember 24, 2016 at 11:54 AM

    Beautiful photo and post! Merry Christmas to you! Much love and warm hugs. :)

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    1. Saleslady371December 24, 2016 at 1:23 PM

      Merry Christmas, Linda, warm hugs returned. Love ya.

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  2. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageDecember 24, 2016 at 11:54 AM

    Merry Christmas to you Mary, and your loved ones!

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    1. Saleslady371December 24, 2016 at 1:23 PM

      Merry Christmas, Sandi, to you and yours and Happy New Year.

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  3. bettyDecember 24, 2016 at 12:00 PM

    I love that Scripture; I'll have to definitely claim it along with you :)

    Such a great picture of you and your husband, I think its the first picture I've seen of him?

    Wishing you all a joyous Christmas!

    betty

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    1. Saleslady371December 24, 2016 at 1:25 PM

      That word hit me between the eyes this morning! Blessings, Betty, to you at Christmas and in the New Year.

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  4. Creations By CindyDecember 24, 2016 at 12:08 PM

    Look how adorable you two are! Such a good picture. Merry Christmas Mary. May our Lord bless you beyond your beyond. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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    1. Saleslady371December 24, 2016 at 1:26 PM

      I receive the abundant blessings because I know you mean it with your whole heart. Merry Christmas, Cindy.

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  5. MelanieDecember 24, 2016 at 12:59 PM

    Merry Christmas, Mary! What a sweet photo. I wish you a wonderful Christmas. That is indeed a scripture to hold on to!

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    1. Saleslady371December 24, 2016 at 1:26 PM

      It is a good word for us, Melanie, and I continue to pray for you and your mamma. Hugs and blessings.

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  6. Mevely317December 24, 2016 at 2:08 PM

    The BEST sort of card -- from the heart of my Friend!
    You two are so stinkin' cute! :)

    I hope you all enjoy a most heartwarming and joy-filled Christmas!

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    1. Saleslady371December 24, 2016 at 2:37 PM

      Thanks for your heartfelt wishes, my faithful girlfriend. Bless you and your Tom.

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  7. RCUBEsDecember 24, 2016 at 3:49 PM

    I love the pic of you, two! So sweet and your love and faith are so evident with the smiles on your face you wear! Merry Christmas sister Mary and may the Lord bless you and your family and many opportunities come your way this 2017. I love the verse you shared. Powerful. True. "Alive!"

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    1. Saleslady371December 24, 2016 at 7:37 PM

      Merry Christmas, dear Rosel, and I hope the New Year brings abundant blessings to you and your precious family. I'm thankful for your friendship.

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  8. SandiDecember 24, 2016 at 8:32 PM

    Love that verse!

    What a happy looking couple. A blessed woman indeed. :)

    Merry Christmas!

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    1. Saleslady371December 24, 2016 at 8:59 PM

      Merry Christmas, Sandi, and may you be blessed in 2017.

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  9. CherylDecember 24, 2016 at 11:41 PM

    Merry Christmas, dear Mary! You are so precious and dear to my heart. I am so thankful God allows us to walk this Christian blogging journey together. May 2017 bring even greater blessings. I am believing for it, sweet friend! God bless you and Tom in amazing new ways, and may 2017 be very healthy for both of you.

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    1. Saleslady371December 25, 2016 at 9:29 AM

      Thank you for all the love at Christmas and all year through, Cheryl.

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  10. UnknownDecember 26, 2016 at 7:05 AM

    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your kin. We are looking forward with great expectation to see what the Lord will accomplish in 2017.

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    1. Saleslady371December 26, 2016 at 2:54 PM

      Expecting great things in the New Year with you Cho!

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  11. caryjoDecember 27, 2016 at 4:01 PM

    Worth a smile!! Thank you!!!!!

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  12. Saleslady371December 27, 2016 at 8:56 PM

    Merry Christmas, indeed, Lux!

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  13. Terri TiffanyDecember 28, 2016 at 5:27 AM

    I hope your Christmas was wonderful! Thank you for your kind and encouraging words on my blog. I don't know what the Lord has in mind for my writing but I find without the pressure, I can write again and that's what counts. :)

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    1. Saleslady371December 28, 2016 at 8:27 AM

      Awesome revelation, Terri. We writers must write! Don't want to shrivel up in a powerful gift for Kingdom use! Happy New Year.

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  14. a joyful noiseDecember 28, 2016 at 10:22 PM

    Thank you for sharing with us here at Tell me a Story, during this year of 2016. There will be interesting days ahead this new year 2017. May your new year be blessed. Love the photo.

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    1. Saleslady371December 29, 2016 at 11:42 AM

      Happy New Year to you also, Hazel, and thank you for hosting us so beautifully. I enjoy your stories.

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  15. shortybearDecember 29, 2016 at 5:51 PM

    love you, sweet blessings to you.

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    1. Saleslady371December 29, 2016 at 9:27 PM

      Happy New Year, Neecey. Happy you're writing again!

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  16. Joyful in His PresenceJanuary 3, 2017 at 7:18 AM

    Hello Mary,

    I do trust that you and your sweet family had a wonderful Christmas celebration, as well as a good time welcoming in the New Year.

    Hugs to you!
    Dianna

    psst...click on my name and see what happens. :)

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    1. Saleslady371January 3, 2017 at 8:33 AM

      Hugs back, Dianna. I love your new blog! So super happy to see you more often and keep up with you! This will be be a great year.

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2017 at 5:30 PM

    What a wonderful card! And what a wonderful verse to start the new year.
    Praying for you and all of yours. May your new year be blessed in all ways.

    And tell the big guy I said hello and happy new year!

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    1. Saleslady371January 5, 2017 at 5:47 AM

      The big guy and I send you wishes for a prosperous year, full of health and peace. Thank you for the prayers for our family; what a gift!

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  18. Marilyn @ MountainTopSpiceJanuary 7, 2017 at 3:13 PM

    You are a precious friend to me, and I'm so thankful that our paths crossed this year! Hugs to you today :)

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    1. Saleslady371January 7, 2017 at 7:01 PM

      Me, too, Marilyn! May God bless the coming year for you and yours!

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2017 at 6:47 PM

    Mary, I have so enjoyed reading back thru your posts. In the 8 years that I have been blogging, I have met so many wonderful Christian women. The Lord has blessed me with loving/caring friends to share both the happy and the sad times with. Thank you so much for visiting Lorraine's blog. She is one of the first bloggers I became acquainted with. She is a loving Christian wife, mother and grandmother and a dear friend. I have urged her for years to publish a cookbook. She is a gifted photographer in addition to a great cook. I know your visit greatly encouraged her tonight. Have a pleasant night. Mildred

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