tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post3159770179487742860..comments2024-03-23T21:38:31.368-04:00Comments on Coffee Tea Books and Me: Sunday Afternoon Tea - When your giftings cause others to go "Huh?"Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-1303218565129861712015-09-14T22:52:23.287-04:002015-09-14T22:52:23.287-04:00I love this! I am so glad that I am not alone in ...I love this! I am so glad that I am not alone in the world! Stephanie already thinks we are twins! ;)<br /><br />My main spirituals gifts are prophecy (not future but truth telling) and discernment. I UNDERSTAND what you're saying! I often have told the Lord that these are hard gifts for a women to possess. He always encourages me that HE has made me thus for His purposes. Well, Okay then!<br /><br />I have prayed for years to be like the sons of Issachar "who understood the times." <br /><br />Love you friend!<br />DeannaDeanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-50242669220048545172015-09-14T17:41:44.058-04:002015-09-14T17:41:44.058-04:00Wonderful post! We are seeing Christians persecute...Wonderful post! We are seeing Christians persecuted for their beliefs. Satan is hard at his work! Rachel Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-41616819664200370702015-09-14T11:25:50.455-04:002015-09-14T11:25:50.455-04:00Thank you for this post! I too have been given th...Thank you for this post! I too have been given the gift of discernment. I've always been able to feel things coming and have been having a lot of vivid dreams the last 4 years. I have prayed for God's answer on my feelings and whether or not to prepare. The only thing I feel is that the Lord is returning soon for His church. Even though I see what's coming, I'm not afraid. I'm afraid for unbelievers though. So, I'm trying to focus on doing the work of Christ while there is still time. Stefanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-23749891370099679242015-09-14T10:25:24.723-04:002015-09-14T10:25:24.723-04:00I love this post and echo what everyone else has c...I love this post and echo what everyone else has commented. Thank you <3Kellylynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06314434008317659647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-84934707078586124362015-09-14T08:13:42.395-04:002015-09-14T08:13:42.395-04:00Your posts are always so thought provoking and tim...Your posts are always so thought provoking and timely! Our pastor has been preaching that we need to be ready TODAY for the Lord's return...get our hearts ready first, the cupboards after. :-). <br />As Cheri stated above...we'll meet ya in da' U.P.! (We have a 4 hour trek to get there, but it's our dream to live there someday!) <br />God Bless You! Lynne in MNlynneinMNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919732300332224012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-20228607286114544782015-09-14T08:12:33.008-04:002015-09-14T08:12:33.008-04:00I have a relative who is paralyzed by these theori...I have a relative who is paralyzed by these theories. It has been going on for years, with a magical date always just out of reach. She doesn't want to live in today or enjoy the moment. She only wants to talk about what the predictions are. I believe it is a trap of the enemy to sit in fear like that. The mountains may give way...ok...and fall into the sea...but the Lord never fails. We are not called to fear, in fact we are commanded not to. The Lord has led me in one thing repeatedly, to prepare for any times...good or otherwise...by focusing only on Him. Our culture has changed in many ways. Our world is in turmoil. But we are simply not called to stare at dates on the calendar and shiver. I think these conspiracy theories are dangerous. Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08702620069148109246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-66527740694834136242015-09-14T07:51:29.540-04:002015-09-14T07:51:29.540-04:00I love this post. Probably my favorite of all of ...I love this post. Probably my favorite of all of you have written. I try to hide my, "wish I was born in an different century as I would fit in better side." I never thought my "backward" ways could be seen as my gifts. I really appreciate that perspective and will have to give it more thought. Frankly, I am a little blown away this morning at the thought of them being gifts, so pondering for the next weeks/months are sure to come!Ashleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922073988971295969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-75355642115750540252015-09-13T22:49:26.941-04:002015-09-13T22:49:26.941-04:00Brenda, I find your musings fascinating! I love t...Brenda, I find your musings fascinating! I love to read what you choose to share. I too find it interesting to listen to or read about 'conspiracy theories'. I keep at least one eye on watch as I peruse the news and scan the horizon for potential threats and tangible dangers and I have experienced no loss of sleep or ulcer formation as a result of this activity!<br /> In answer to Annabel...... BTW, I love her blog too!..... Many committed 'preppers' are Mormon, as is Prudent Homemaker, Brandy. This snippet of a story is from the Sept. 13, 2015 issue of the Salt Lake Tribune. It may provide the "why" for the cryptic cautions Brandy voiced in her blog, several weeks ago. <br /><br />http://www.sltrib.com/home/2935776-155/some-mormons-stocking-up-amid-fears<br /><br />Maybe one day, Brandy will tell us all about 'it'. :-)<br />Two things a novice prepper might overlook........ matches and birth control!<br />Blessings! CCindynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-18670177115235861732015-09-13T22:32:29.948-04:002015-09-13T22:32:29.948-04:00you are so funny dear- in a good way. I can only ...you are so funny dear- in a good way. I can only listen to so much but then turn it off. The other half well ..... somedays I say- please no more. So thankful we know the end of the story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-25534927477929953042015-09-13T22:15:06.872-04:002015-09-13T22:15:06.872-04:00I, for one, am thankful for your giftings and your...I, for one, am thankful for your giftings and your wisdom in sharing with us here on your blog! My husband is even reading your Saturday and Sunday posts now! Thank-you for your honesty and boldness! It is much appreciated.<br />Blessings,<br />Laura C. (WA)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-55512064640849672015-09-13T20:50:27.290-04:002015-09-13T20:50:27.290-04:00Amen, Maranatha.Amen, Maranatha.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15895877653972323599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-51720031793986664472015-09-13T19:09:32.353-04:002015-09-13T19:09:32.353-04:00discernment really is a great and burdensome gift ...discernment really is a great and burdensome gift sometimes! I believe I have that gift, and can see truth where so many others see only the haze of the culture. This post has been so re-affirming for me....to keep praying and speaking the truth in love to especially my siblings, who are lost. time is of the essence,,,but that is whether the Lord returns tomorrow or 500 years from now. we are to live like He will be here today! thank you, Miss Brenda.suzannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-7083045318808862472015-09-13T17:22:04.284-04:002015-09-13T17:22:04.284-04:00You made me smile (not laugh) & I just think...You made me smile (not laugh) & I just think I LIKE YOU!♡ You sound like my daughter -Jonell w Harrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04542990683703265635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-83958392777529068272015-09-13T17:06:09.536-04:002015-09-13T17:06:09.536-04:00Amen and amenAmen and amenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03928368438283362650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-66239013281913923792015-09-13T17:01:41.281-04:002015-09-13T17:01:41.281-04:00Thanks for this post. I got criticized this week f...Thanks for this post. I got criticized this week for one of my beliefs and although I'm getting through the discomfort of that just fine, your post bolstered my spirits.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389829595981028640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-90803715964272512932015-09-13T16:46:06.378-04:002015-09-13T16:46:06.378-04:00I see we are on the same page with a lot of our th...I see we are on the same page with a lot of our thinking and our opinions. Good for you for protecting your son. I pray we will elect a good President in 2016 who will lead this country in a better direction.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-33844573610940773272015-09-13T16:11:55.065-04:002015-09-13T16:11:55.065-04:00Dear Brenda thank you so much for your wisdom. Thi...Dear Brenda thank you so much for your wisdom. This has been weighing heavy on my heart. May God bless n keep you all safe. Much love...KimKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14612881756252683946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-9873117965755186462015-09-13T15:46:30.342-04:002015-09-13T15:46:30.342-04:00This is a rather timely post. I am lurker and enjo...This is a rather timely post. I am lurker and enjoy reading your posts, but I took the time to comment today because yesterday I was rather appalled at the Economic Collapse Blog that you linked which had rather ridiculous 911 theories. I could not understand how someone like you could even condone or read a crazy website like that. I even started writing a negative comment to express my outrage and then decided I did not want to offend you.<br /><br />If I may, please remember that many others do not have the discernment you have and will think that you are among the crazies even if some of what even the crazy people say may ring true. I generally avoid the crazy altogether and I would have almost avoided you but for the post today. I am glad you clarified that you have the discernment as your gift as I was thinking you were taking a turn for the worse after the link yesterday. For the record I think you are still sane :D. <br /><br />PatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-24728502358510756942015-09-13T14:33:26.937-04:002015-09-13T14:33:26.937-04:00When our daughter was diagnosed as ADD we refused ...When our daughter was diagnosed as ADD we refused drugs too. Her hard time paying attention in school was due in part to the fact her classmates weren't paying attention. Lessons were being re-taught or reviewed often and she was just plain bored! Thankfully she was in a Christian school where they helped us keep her on track and today she is a Christian day school teacher.<br /><br />As for seeing what is to come, though I pay attention to what is happening in world I don't really worry either. We are here now for His purpose and His time, it..we are all in His hands. We are as stocked up and prepared as we can manage, just have to finish getting the RTG bags assembled. We will trust God for the rest. <br />Thank you Brenda for the comforting and encouraging words! <br /><br />May God be with you, MarshaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-366587737048589882015-09-13T14:23:30.038-04:002015-09-13T14:23:30.038-04:00I love this post! I share your gift and love hear...I love this post! I share your gift and love hearing 'worst case scenario' scenarios. Eating the watermelon and spitting out the seeds, of course.<br /><br /> We have walked a very similar path, Brenda. Always enjoy reading your thoughts.<br /><br />So....if things go 'south', I'll meet you up north. I'm in northern WI, just 20 miles from da UP. K?Cherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11388528649168161483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-74018776237614198282015-09-13T13:27:39.945-04:002015-09-13T13:27:39.945-04:00I've never heard of them but will give it a tr...I've never heard of them but will give it a try. ThanksLee Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01146224020825165005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-68581257384612330612015-09-13T13:03:20.673-04:002015-09-13T13:03:20.673-04:00Boy would I like to hear what you really think is ...Boy would I like to hear what you really think is going on at the moment, politically and in the economy. What you think Brandy is alluding to on A Prudent Homemaker..... Why so many feel the need to prepare... Russian troops in a Syria and so many things right now! I read, listen and try and understand. <br /><br /> There is a group very informed and preparing.<br />There is another group preparing as the just feel the need of are led by God to do so.<br />There are others who don't know what we are talking about!<br />Being watchful is a hard job. Many prefer ignorance!Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-26285269718823867662015-09-13T12:50:31.080-04:002015-09-13T12:50:31.080-04:00P.S. Would love to have the links to some of the p...P.S. Would love to have the links to some of the podcasts you like. Thanks!Deb J. in Utahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14424364735834182330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-66947529012504632942015-09-13T12:49:43.279-04:002015-09-13T12:49:43.279-04:00I really love this post because it rings so true. ...I really love this post because it rings so true. I admire your courage. Thank you for writing this! P.S. We had a similar experience when you 19-year-old was a little boy and people at the school wanted him "drugged" to get through the day. We said no, no and NO. When we prayed, that was the answer God put in our hearts - no drugs for our son. God put a good Christian Principal in charge at his public school and he got a good Christian woman as his teacher and both were willing to work with and help him grown and mature and learn. Those women were truly blessings for our family. Now my son is 19, serving as a missionary in a tough part of Mexico, sharing God's love and bringing others to Jesus Christ. He has never taken drugs for ADD or anything else - but he has learned to cope and focus and learn and be successful. I learned to always, always follow what God put in my heart to do. Thanks again and have a good Sunday.Deb J. in Utahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14424364735834182330noreply@blogger.com