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Channel: The 1 Thing Podcast

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Revive and refresh your soul as you renew your friendship with God and others. Thom & Joani Schultz (Group Publishing) share one simple friendship tip each day and then challenge you to apply each insight in the real world. It's an easy way to grow in fai

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Relationship is more important than tradition.

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Churches grow friendships in a friendly environment.

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Churches are not museums.

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Great churches love people.

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Are you a fan...or a friend?

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Relationship is more important than knowledge of facts.

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Transformation is more important than information.

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The church is not a seminary.

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The church is not a mortuary.

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Jesus was not a mortician.

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Church controversies can distract from the one thing.

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The church should be a friendly place.

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Church is a place to celebrate life.

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Church is a place where life thrives.

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Church is a great place for making friends.

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The Church is not a show.

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Great churches get everyone involved.

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Churches were meant to be relational.

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The church is not a theater.

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The church is not for mere spectators.

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Churches are designed for friendship.

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Healthy churches focus on relationships, not politics.

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Jesus needs to be a church's priority.

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Effective churches should focus on relationships, not politics.

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The church is not a political action committee.

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Relationships come before rules.

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Healthy churches focus on relationships.

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Your church is not the police.

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Put friendship before rules.

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Church shouldn't be all about rules.

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The church is not a police department.

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The church should be a haven for friendships.

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People are starving for friendships.

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Belonging comes before believing.

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Friends break down barriers.

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Good friends are direct.

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Don't let your friendship turn cold.

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Love your friends.

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Friends look beyond differences.

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Friends are worth the effort.

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Don't let differences get in the way of a friendship.

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Friends serve each other.

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Friendships are worth it.

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Friends don't hold grudges.

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Make friends with annoying people.

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Friends go the extra mile.

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Friends deserve more than leftovers.

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Friends aren't phony.

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Friends compliment each other.

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Friends stand together.

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Don't forget your friends.

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Good friends are proactive.

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Body language matters when you ask for forgiveness.

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Don't be partial when you apologize.

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Be specific when you ask for forgiveness.

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Friends don't accuse.

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Be the first to apologize.

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Relationships matter the most.

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What's God's "one thing" for your life?

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Fly the airplane.

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Good friends show gratitude.

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The "one thing" is really just one thing.

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Focus on what really matters.

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Friends focus on the one thing.

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Friends grow in their faith together.

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Friends are always faithful.

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Friends make time for what's important.

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Friends make you healthier.

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Friends reduce stress.

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Friends put down put-downs.

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Friends don't withdraw from an argument.

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Friends aren't afraid.

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Friends don't create barriers.

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Good friends empathize.

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Good friends make a connection.

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Good friends are optimistic.

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Good friends don’t show off.

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Good friends take care of each other.

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Good friends respect each other.

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Good friends share their friends.

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Good friends don’t keep score.

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Good friends laugh and cry together.

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Good friends don’t try to control everything.

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Good friends treat each other with equality.

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Your eye contact sends a major “micro message”.

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Be careful with your “micro messages.

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Good friends are likeable.

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Friends help their co-workers improve…with tact.

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Friends help their co-workers improve…without embarrassment.

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Be a friend in the workplace.

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Stand by your friends.

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Friends reach out without expecting a payback.

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Lift up a hurting friend.

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Be an encourager for someone facing tough times.

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Pray for your friends who struggle.

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Be a good friend when others face major struggles.

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Friends avoid distractions.

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Sometimes friends disagree.

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Friends need only one thing.

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Some rules are for sports, not friendships.

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Friends don't focus on themselves.

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Be a friend to someone with cancer.

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Tell other people about Jesus.

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When it comes to friendships, the grass never gets greener.

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Commitment is a two-way promise.

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Close friends are proud of each other.

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Committed friends serve each other.

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Friendships are not a 50-50 deal.

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Friends hold each other accountable.

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Commitment in friendship must be mutual.

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Friends are committed.

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Close friends surrender control.

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Include Jesus in your daily plans.

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Close friends will go anywhere with each other.

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Jesus wants to be your close friend.

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Companionship with God is a lot like companionship with people.

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Close friends cooperate.

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Close friends tell lots of stories.

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Close friends make memories together.

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Close friends celebrate together.

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Close friends mark rites of passage together.

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Eating together makes friends closer.

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Close friends share common rituals.

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Friendships need ordinary times.

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Be careful with e-mail.

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Friends are polite.

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Friends are fully present when they’re together.

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Let technology help your friendships.

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Imperfections can actually make friendships stronger.

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Friends help their co-workers improve…with care.

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Friends don’t try to impress each other.

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Friends don’t fear failure.

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Commitment is a choice.

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Friends laugh at failure together.

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Friends celebrate together in the workplace.

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Accept yourself.

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The meaning of life is rooted in friendship.

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Talk naturally about Jesus.

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Tell other people about your friends.

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You won’t find a better friend than Jesus.

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Jesus wants a deeper friendship with you.

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Close friends need experiences first.

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Let God help you forgive others.

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Friends see forgiveness as a sign of strength.

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Fear of commitment prevents friendship.

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Friends let go of grudges.

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Holding on to hurt causes health problems.

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Praise in public; criticize in private.

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Confront in person — not in writing.

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Don’t condemn.

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Be direct.

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Know when to criticize.

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Healthy friendships get stronger through disagreements.

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Healthy friendship does not equal total harmony.

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Friendships are worth the mess.

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The use of touch requires good judgment and good timing.

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Understand the power of touch.

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Show friendship by using good manners.

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Be kind to those closest to you.

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Life’s little actions can deepen friendships.

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Saying “thank you” is a little thing that means a lot.

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Say “thank you” when someone compliments you.

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Friends give gifts.

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Written affirmations are powerful.

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Be selective when you affirm.

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Be specific when you affirm a friend.

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Be sincere when you affirm a friend.

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Affirmation fuels friendship.

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Let your friends know you care.

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Deeper friendships go beyond “just facts.”

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Our friendship and trust with God takes time.

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Friends have fun together.

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Food and fellowship matter.

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Good friends are satisfied with church.

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Good friends make good volunteers.

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We don’t have to be perfect.

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Admit your shortcomings.

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Trust respects confidentiality.

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Use metaphors as a fun way to build friendships.

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Transparency and trust require mutual risk-taking.

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Build trust by being transparent.

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Friends communicate directly.

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Direct communication is straightforward and kind.

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Build trust by saying what you mean.

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Build trust by practicing direct communication.

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Trust takes time to build, but can be broken instantly.

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Trust takes time.

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Trust means you’ll do what you say you’ll do.

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Friends take one day at a time.

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Close friends do stuff together.

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It’s impossible to have lots of close companions.

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Close friends pray for each other.

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Close friends consult each other on everyday decisions.

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Cooperation fuels companionship.

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Spending time takes time.

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Friendship can make wounds heal faster.

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Friendships mature through companionship.

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Friends don’t always see eye to eye.

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Jesus is not untouchable.

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Jesus loves our affirmation.

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God loves you through your friends.

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God showers us with affirmation.

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Share your emotions with Jesus.

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Friendship with Jesus can be messy.

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Friendship is a process.

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Friends forgive…and forget.

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Friends forget about revenge.

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Friends share their friends.

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Friends need quantity time.

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Make sacrifices for your friends.

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We can love and be angry at the same time.

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Friends give each other their undivided attention.

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“Look on the inside, not the outside.”

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“Acceptance helps a relationship with Jesus to move ahead.”

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“Beware of victim humor.”

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“Use words that communicate respect.”

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“Listen by asking follow-up questions.”

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“Show interest in others.”

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“Acceptance is a choice.”

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“A friendship with God looks like a friendship with a person.”

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“Friends draw others out.”

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“Friends make connections.”

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“Friends show interest in the other person.”

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“Real friends give, not just get.”

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“Be real.”

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“Friends offer a touch to show they care.”

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“Friends look people in the eye.”

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“Don’t rely on first impressions.”

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“A friendship with Jesus is more than friendliness.”

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“Our most important friendship is the one with Jesus.”

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“Who you are is more important than what you do.”

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“Friendships grow during ordinary times.”

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“Make friendship a priority.”

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“Friendships matter most.”

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“Friendships are messy.”

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“Friendship takes time.”

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“Friendship” is different from “friendliness.”

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“Friends communicate directly.”

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“Friends look approachable.”

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“Friends accentuate the positive.”

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“Listen and smile.”

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“Listen, don’t interrupt.”

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“What we say and do telegraphs acceptance.”

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“Communication fuels friendship.”

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“Food and fellowship matter.”

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“God wants to be your friend!”

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“Friends don’t have to know everything.”

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“Take time to really listen.”

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“Acceptance is an act of unconditional love.”

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“Don’t nitpick.”

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“Be open to a friendship.”

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“Acceptance is risky.”

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“Listen by looking directly at the person.”

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“Friends call people by name.”

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“Being a friend means you’ll be more successful on the job.”

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“Use metaphors as a fun way to build friendships.”

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“Good friends are satisfied with church.”

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Friends disappoint...but don't disappear.

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Friends help each other trust Jesus.

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Accept others through common ground.

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Accept others by hearing their story.

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Accept friends without prejudice.

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Accept hard-to-love people.

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Accept hard-to-love people.

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Friends are a choice.

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Friends don't forget.

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Friends build bridges.

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Building trust means saying the right things.

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Building trust means saying the right things.

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The "fires of life" build trust in friendships.

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Thankfulness makes friendships deeper.

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Forgiveness takes friendships deeper.

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Patience takes friendships deeper.

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Humility takes friendships deeper.

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Kindness takes friendships deeper.

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Friends go deeper.

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Friends tell the truth.

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Friends accept each other's mistakes.

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Friends accept each other's differences.

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Acceptance is critical for good relationships.

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Good friends are like family.

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Good friends don't turn messes into "misses."

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If you want to make friends, be friendly.

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Good friends respond with kindness.

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Good friends lift each other up.

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Good friends respond with kindness.

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Good friends are not brutally honest.

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Healthy churches - like healthy friendships - should be open to change.

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Healthy churches - like healthy friendships - don't live in the past.

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Relationship is more important than tradition.

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Churches grow friendships in a friendly environment.

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Churches are not museums.

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Great churches love people.

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Are you a fan...or a friend?

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Relationship is more important than knowledge of facts.

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Transformation is more important than information.

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The church is not a seminary.

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The church is not a mortuary.

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Jesus was not a mortician.

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Church controversies can distract from the one thing.

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The church should be a friendly place.

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Church is a place to celebrate life.

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Church is a place where life thrives.

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Church is a great place for making friends.

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The Church is not a show.

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Great churches get everyone involved.

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Churches were meant to be relational.

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The church is not a theater.

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The church is not for mere spectators.

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Churches are designed for friendship.

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Healthy churches focus on relationships, not politics.

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Jesus needs to be a church's priority.

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Effective churches should focus on relationships, not politics.

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The church is not a political action committee.

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Relationships come before rules.

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Healthy churches focus on relationships.

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Your church is not the police.

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Put friendship before rules.

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Church shouldn't be all about rules.

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The church is not a police department.

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The church should be a haven for friendships.

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People are starving for friendships.

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Friends avoid distractions.

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Belonging comes before believing.

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Friends break down barriers.

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Good friends are direct.

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Don't let your friendship turn cold.

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Love your friends.

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Friends look beyond differences.

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Friends are worth the effort.

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Don't let differences get in the way of a friendship.

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Friends serve each other.

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Friendships are worth it.

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Friends don't hold grudges.

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Make friends with annoying people.

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Friends go the extra mile.

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Friends deserve more than leftovers.

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Friends aren't phony.

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Friends compliment each other.

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Friends stand together.

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Don't forget your friends.

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Good friends are proactive.

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Body language matters when you ask for forgiveness.

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Don't be partial when you apologize.

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Be specific when you ask for forgiveness.

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Friends don't accuse.

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Be the first to apologize.

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Relationships matter the most.

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What's God's "one thing" for your life?

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Fly the airplane.

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Good friends show gratitude.

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The "one thing" is really just one thing.

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Focus on what really matters.

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Friends focus on the one thing.

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Friends grow in their faith together.

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Friends are always faithful.

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Friends make time for what's important.

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Friends make you healthier.

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Friends reduce stress.

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Friends put down put-downs.

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Sometimes friends disagree.

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Friends don't withdraw from an argument.

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Friends need only one thing.

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Friends aren't afraid.

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Some rules are for sports, not friendships.

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Friends don't create barriers.

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Friends don't focus on themselves.

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Good friends empathize.

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Good friends make a connection.

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Good friends are likeable.

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Good friends are optimistic.

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Good friends don’t show off.

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Good friends have open ears.

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Good friends have open ears.

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Good friends take care of each other.

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Good friends respect each other.

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Good friends share their friends.

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Good friends don’t keep score.

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Good friends laugh and cry together.

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Good friends don’t try to control everything.

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Good friends treat each other with equality.

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Your eye contact sends a major “micro message”.

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Be careful with your “micro messages.

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Friends help their co-workers improve…with care.

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Friends help their co-workers improve…with tact.

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Friends help their co-workers improve…without embarrassment.

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Friends laugh at failure together.

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Friends celebrate together in the workplace.

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Be a friend in the workplace.

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Stand by your friends.

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Friends reach out without expecting a payback.

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Lift up a hurting friend.

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Be an encourager for someone facing tough times.

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Pray for your friends who struggle.

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Be a good friend when others face major struggles.

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Be a friend to someone with cancer.

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Be careful with e-mail.

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Friends are polite.

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Friends are fully present when they’re together.

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Let technology help your friendships.

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Imperfections can actually make friendships stronger.

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Friends don’t try to impress each other.

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Accept yourself.

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The meaning of life is rooted in friendship.

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Talk naturally about Jesus.

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Tell other people about Jesus.

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Tell other people about your friends.

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When it comes to friendships, the grass never gets greener.

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You won’t find a better friend than Jesus.

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Friends don’t fear failure.

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Commitment is a two-way promise.

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Commitment is a choice.

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Jesus wants a deeper friendship with you.

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Close friends are proud of each other.

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Friends share their friends.

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Make sacrifices for your friends.

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Committed friends serve each other.

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Friendships are not a 50-50 deal.

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Friends hold each other accountable.

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Fear of commitment prevents friendship.

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Commitment in friendship must be mutual.

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Friends are committed.

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Close friends surrender control.

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Include Jesus in your daily plans.

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Close friends will go anywhere with each other.

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Jesus wants to be your close friend.

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Companionship with God is a lot like companionship with people.

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Close friends pray for each other.

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Close friends consult each other on everyday decisions.

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Cooperation fuels companionship.

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Close friends cooperate.

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Close friends tell lots of stories.

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Close friends make memories together.

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Close friends celebrate together.

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Close friends mark rites of passage together.

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Eating together makes friends closer.

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Close friends share common rituals.

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Friendships need ordinary times.

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Close friends need experiences first.

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Close friends do stuff together.

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It’s impossible to have lots of close companions.

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Friends need quantity time.

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Spending time takes time.

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Friendship can make wounds heal faster.

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Friendships mature through companionship.

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Friends don’t always see eye to eye.

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Jesus is not untouchable.

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Jesus loves our affirmation.

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God loves you through your friends.

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God showers us with affirmation.

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Share your emotions with Jesus.

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Friendship with Jesus can be messy.

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Friendship is a process.

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Friends forgive…and forget.

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Let God help you forgive others.

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Friends forget about revenge.

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Friends see forgiveness as a sign of strength.

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Friends let go of grudges.

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Holding on to hurt causes health problems.

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Praise in public; criticize in private.

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Confront in person — not in writing.

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Don’t condemn.

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Be direct.

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Know when to criticize.

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We can love and be angry at the same time.

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Healthy friendships get stronger through disagreements.

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Healthy friendship does not equal total harmony.

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Friendships are worth the mess.

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The use of touch requires good judgment and good timing.

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Understand the power of touch.

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Show friendship by using good manners.

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Be kind to those closest to you.

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Life’s little actions can deepen friendships.

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Saying “thank you” is a little thing that means a lot.

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Say “thank you” when someone compliments you.

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Friends give gifts.

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Written affirmations are powerful.

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Be selective when you affirm.

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Be specific when you affirm a friend.

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Be sincere when you affirm a friend.

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Affirmation fuels friendship.

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Let your friends know you care.

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Deeper friendships go beyond “just facts.”

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Our friendship and trust with God takes time.

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Friends have fun together.

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Food and fellowship matter.

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Good friends are satisfied with church.

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Good friends make good volunteers.

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We don’t have to be perfect.

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Admit your shortcomings.

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Trust respects confidentiality.

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Use metaphors as a fun way to build friendships.

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Transparency and trust require mutual risk-taking.

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Build trust by being transparent.

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Friends communicate directly.

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Direct communication is straightforward and kind.

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Build trust by saying what you mean.

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Build trust by practicing direct communication.

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Trust takes time to build, but can be broken instantly.

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Trust takes time.

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Trust means you’ll do what you say you’ll do.

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Friends take one day at a time.

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Friends give each other their undivided attention.

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“Acceptance helps a relationship with Jesus to move ahead.”

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“Look on the inside, not the outside.”

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“Beware of victim humor.”

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“Use words that communicate respect.”

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“Listen by asking follow-up questions.”

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“Show interest in others.”

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“Acceptance is a choice.”

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“A friendship with God looks like a friendship with a person.”

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“Friends draw others out.”

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“Friends make connections.”

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“Friends show interest in the other person.”

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“Real friends give, not just get.”

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“Be real.”

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“Friends offer a touch to show they care.”

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“Friends look people in the eye.”

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“Don’t rely on first impressions.”

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“A friendship with Jesus is more than friendliness.”

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“Our most important friendship is the one with Jesus.”

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“Who you are is more important than what you do.”

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“Friendships grow during ordinary times.”

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“Make friendship a priority.”

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“Friendships matter most.”

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“Friendships are messy.”

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“Friendship takes time.”

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“Friendship” is different from “friendliness.”

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“Friends communicate directly.”

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“Friends look approachable.”

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“Friends accentuate the positive.”

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“Listen and smile.”

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“Listen, don’t interrupt.”

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“What we say and do telegraphs acceptance.”

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“Communication fuels friendship.”

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“Food and fellowship matter.”

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“God wants to be your friend!”

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“Friends don’t have to know everything.”

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“Take time to really listen.”

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“Acceptance is an act of unconditional love.”

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“Don’t nitpick.”

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“Be open to a friendship.”

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“Acceptance is risky.”

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“Listen by looking directly at the person.”

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“Friends call people by name.”

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“Being a friend means you’ll be more successful on the job.”

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“Use metaphors as a fun way to build friendships.”

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“Good friends are satisfied with church.”

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