I continue to experience my faith in God as a personal relationship between the two of us. However, having admitted my commonality with the human race, I find that my faith does not flourish in isolation. As much as I hate to admit it, my faith is enhanced and enlarged when in relationship to other less-than-perfect human beings. Even though at times other Christians can be quite annoying, I feel very fortunate to have found my way back to a spiritual community that puts up with me even when I'm a bit annoying myself. .Carmen Renee Berry
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The most important quality in a friendship is the ability to forgive. Being able to accept someone for who they are with good or bad intentions means that our friendship can continue no matter how bad things get. I'm sure everyone has experienced the sense of relief that comes from being with someone who is willing to walk through the valley of the shadow of death with you.
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