tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post5471169900288264369..comments2023-09-30T07:56:14.482-05:00Comments on StitchinByTheLake: Good Stuff/Bad StuffStitchinByTheLakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04501479854150315011noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-86064219638047991052008-08-07T10:48:00.000-05:002008-08-07T10:48:00.000-05:00So where is it coming from when awful things happe...So where is it coming from when awful things happen in one of your childrens' lives? The nuns always told us God doesn't ever send you trials he hasn't equipped you to deal with. But lately I'm not so sure about that......At which point the nuns would say "You just have to have faith, and pray."mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797484583400519909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-90521143301460344662008-08-06T15:57:00.000-05:002008-08-06T15:57:00.000-05:00I love it!! That's THE perfect way to think of it....I love it!! That's THE perfect way to think of it. I can see your a glass half full kind of gal as well.Linda - Behind My Red Doorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14440663909785788611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-36105113350591918092008-08-06T06:48:00.000-05:002008-08-06T06:48:00.000-05:00Very thoughful post. Something we all need to dwel...Very thoughful post. Something we all need to dwell on more often.<BR/><BR/>Just wanted to tell you I mailed your Angel on Monday. If you don't mind-you can let me know it arrived safely. Sorry I didn't let you know it was coming sooner.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-54849744835880513072008-08-05T22:58:00.000-05:002008-08-05T22:58:00.000-05:00Marlene,Thanks for the comment on my blog about th...Marlene,<BR/>Thanks for the comment on my blog about the Elm Creek series. I agree about violence, language, sex, etc. in today's writing. I often read Christian fiction because it seems to just float along. I love Dee Henderson's O'Malley series, for example. I also enjoy a lot of Karen Kingsbury. I have also enjoyed Colleen Coble's Rock Harbor series, but I have to admit that was partially due to them being set in my home state.<BR/><BR/>Onto your question, I have read 13 I believe of THE LIST. I think Lonesome Dove ought to be on there as that is a great piece of writing. The Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan ought to make it soon as well (up and coming young adolescent lit). <BR/><BR/>Don't you just love Mr. Darcy??Dandelion Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15508649162194984496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-89192001208862946922008-08-05T19:33:00.000-05:002008-08-05T19:33:00.000-05:00This is timely, Marlene. Tonight in the middle of...This is timely, Marlene. Tonight in the middle of my telling the Bible story at VBS, God's Spirit was alive and present in the room. I could sense it in the faces of the children and in my own Spirit. <BR/><BR/>Something clicked with them as I was talking about oysters and grit and the process of pearl emergence. They made the parallel to Jesus and it brought me to tender tears.<BR/><BR/>I've done my share of grumbling today about my weary and about all of the ways I'm tempted to discount my Father's love for me. But he gave me a gift tonight. A glimpse into kingdom purpose. <BR/><BR/>Something about "the least of these" came full circle, and I felt so privileged to be a child of the King. <BR/><BR/>Ain't nothin' like being used by God! We sure sent Satan running tonight.<BR/><BR/>How I love my Jesus and his grace. I thank him for tender, young hearts that are still so willing to hear the truth. May it be so for all of us who claim our "old and our stale" this night.<BR/><BR/>peace for the journey~elaineelaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-85559934891019275002008-08-05T19:23:00.000-05:002008-08-05T19:23:00.000-05:00I'm 100 percent with you on this! Plus, some folks...I'm 100 percent with you on this! Plus, some folks should put "bad" stuff in perspective. Is it "bad" to oversleep and be late for work, or just inconvenient? That's a question to ponder for the ages, I guess! BTW, Uncle Lynn is being pretty generous, and is hosting another Great Pop'rs Giveaway, so come on by!Aunt Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07925702578948250425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-64259845761684114962008-08-05T17:35:00.000-05:002008-08-05T17:35:00.000-05:00That's an interesting way to put it. Could be! Wel...That's an interesting way to put it. Could be! Well, he needs to find someone to chase, besides me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-19009901671801259582008-08-05T14:54:00.000-05:002008-08-05T14:54:00.000-05:00Well... I intended to whine on my blog today about...Well... I intended to whine on my blog today about the air conditioner in our house going out night before last in the middle of the hottest days in history, but I guess I'll just comment on yours... I guess God knows our strength - 'cause that which didn't kill us... made us more thankful!! luv udiamondstatecurlygurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10624850712299135211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-54577610569003430662008-08-05T13:26:00.000-05:002008-08-05T13:26:00.000-05:00Good blog, Marlene.Good blog, Marlene.Alexandra MacVeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17317852980496492650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-37474810336075578402008-08-05T10:32:00.000-05:002008-08-05T10:32:00.000-05:00Hi Marlene,What a great thought!!! Instead of put...Hi Marlene,<BR/><BR/>What a great thought!!! Instead of putting the negative thoughts on God which utterly contradicts the perfect nature on God, we ought to think what scheme the evil one is up to thwart the good God has placed in our life!<BR/><BR/>Blessings!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-10368150307885631822008-08-05T08:47:00.000-05:002008-08-05T08:47:00.000-05:00Amen! I agree with your thoughts. We tend to loo...Amen! I agree with your thoughts. We tend to look on the negative and wonder what we have done to deserve God's 'punishment'. You are so right!<BR/>~Adrienne~Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401476871614514660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-87522219066493619002008-08-05T00:25:00.000-05:002008-08-05T00:25:00.000-05:00Hi Blessings Marlene! You are so right! That's f...Hi Blessings Marlene! You are so right! That's funny. I was thinking of you on my way home tonight, and also of some bloggy friends feeling buried under the load. (I must be following you around in cyberspace.) I'm so glad you're out here encouraging people! You are VERY good at it! :-)Tracy P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07750283241399825265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-82924328031638619982008-08-04T22:56:00.000-05:002008-08-04T22:56:00.000-05:00Hi Marlene,I really like that way of thinking. Tha...Hi Marlene,<BR/>I really like that way of thinking. That was a good one. <BR/>I've been getting ready for the old storm coming. <BR/>Hugs,<BR/>BonnieCalamity Jane's Cottage, Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16465660663695604637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-12275940507449228752008-08-04T22:37:00.000-05:002008-08-04T22:37:00.000-05:00GREAT POINT..... I'd never thought of it that way....GREAT POINT..... I'd never thought of it that way.... Thanks for the insight Marlene.<BR/><BR/>Have a great dayGrammy Staffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02574485995391510872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-61162551706116855722008-08-04T21:48:00.000-05:002008-08-04T21:48:00.000-05:00What a great post. And I have to say "amen". That...What a great post. And I have to say "amen". That is something I have to tell myself alot. When things don't happen in my time table. I have to be patient and trust. <BR/>Thanks for sharing this post and reminding us. <BR/>Blessings,<BR/>SherryGranthamLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06803141808493672642noreply@blogger.com