tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post3246693146443075281..comments2024-03-23T21:38:31.368-04:00Comments on Coffee Tea Books and Me: Sunday Afternoon TeaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-19556887273306199082010-03-22T22:37:12.533-04:002010-03-22T22:37:12.533-04:00I am being forced into some "new beginnings.&...I am being forced into some "new beginnings." Although I was so upset at first that I felt God was abandoning me, I now know that He doesn't leave us... we leave Him. And He is always waiting when we decide to come back.Barb J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14103414035205194742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-92072343505303704312010-03-22T15:19:12.267-04:002010-03-22T15:19:12.267-04:00Well written entry, Brenda...I like how you put yo...Well written entry, Brenda...I like how you put your thoughts together here. I have walked many pathways that gave me the same emotions and thoughts. Thanks for sharing. My hubby noticed on his way to his car to leave for work today, "Hey, the SINGING birds are back again." We have lots of birds around all the time because we feed them, but now more varieties are showing up. You are right. We only get a VERY few days of spring (or fall) here...we mostly have just winter or summer. So we have to enjoy to the max, those few days.<br />Blessings, ElizabethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-49188558617103030432010-03-21T23:48:54.386-04:002010-03-21T23:48:54.386-04:00What wonderful encouragement and insight...thank y...What wonderful encouragement and insight...thank you.FLIP FLOP MOMMAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07696873243409350584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-42550892493709816012010-03-21T21:48:01.255-04:002010-03-21T21:48:01.255-04:00Brenda,
I recently posted a devotional from "...Brenda,<br /><br />I recently posted a devotional from "Streams in the Desert" that was closely related to this. I'll share the link as people might find it encouraging.<br /><br />http://aquietsimplelife.com/?p=1572Sallie@aquietsimplelifehttp://aquietsimplelife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-90181683565486223082010-03-21T20:56:51.691-04:002010-03-21T20:56:51.691-04:00So well said and so true. Spring is the awakening...So well said and so true. Spring is the awakening time - and Easter is not far behind. What a awesome happening! A new life - so grand.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00111098957758986855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-41415379624848944232010-03-21T20:30:51.259-04:002010-03-21T20:30:51.259-04:00Dear Brenda,
Thank you for so frankly putting for...Dear Brenda,<br /><br />Thank you for so frankly putting forth this topic. Being imperfect creatures...I've always assumed that everyone has these dry times...but your post makes me feel not so alone. Carol's analogy was spot on.<br /><br />Your writing also brought to mind C.S. Lewis' analogy of God being akin to a fountain of water. He notes that the fountain is available to us at all times and we may partake freely. Yet, being human, we sometimes become distracted and wander away (a.k.a. the "dry" times). It's such a gift to know that we need only to ask to be led back to that nourishing/healing font. It's lovely to imagine you drinking long and deeply. It resonates in your words. Bless you my friend.<br /><br />Love,<br />Tracey<br />x0xTracey McBride ~ Frugal Luxuries®https://www.blogger.com/profile/03043055986653442733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-75127127494555236882010-03-21T18:20:01.677-04:002010-03-21T18:20:01.677-04:00Dear Brenda,
The following quote from you today is...Dear Brenda,<br />The following quote from you today is going in my compiled book of quotes:<br />Those who finish well come to understand that His mercies are new every morning. They look forward to "the time of the singing birds". They learn in their journey not to fear the cold but to realize they must keep walking the path until the time of refreshing begins. In spite of how they feel... there is life within... His life."<br />Thank you for such an encouraging post. I so enjoy reading your blog each day.<br />Blessings to you and yours,<br />Dorothy in ArizonaDorothyhttp://www.notesfrommemere.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-72310800201808068732010-03-21T17:50:09.763-04:002010-03-21T17:50:09.763-04:00Vee hit the nail on the head for me about what I s...Vee hit the nail on the head for me about what I so appreciate about your blog...transparency. Thanks for sharing real life, the good and bad.Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-44397410190426273652010-03-21T15:47:54.813-04:002010-03-21T15:47:54.813-04:00Awe the dessert time. I'm in it right now ye...Awe the dessert time. I'm in it right now yet I know that's exactly where God wants me/us to be. That's when we truly learn to trust Him and not give up. I can't wait to see what God has in store for you in this spring "season". HugsScrappy quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08643346408388508283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-78119802740281122052010-03-21T12:54:28.842-04:002010-03-21T12:54:28.842-04:00This touched me deeply this afternoon, as I know w...This touched me deeply this afternoon, as I know what it feels like when you get overwhelmed by life. Thank you for reminding me not to give up.<br /><br />ValerieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-29116449709104741252010-03-21T12:52:03.307-04:002010-03-21T12:52:03.307-04:00Oh, Brenda, thee should be writing a devotional yo...Oh, Brenda, thee should be writing a devotional yourself. This comes at an interesting time and after a stressful week in my corner. My grandmother began to roam the halls at night hearing angel choirs and my back was balking. So we've given some thought already to what you've shared and I will tell what I've read here today. Brenda Leyland has a wonderful quote posted this morning, too. I'm so thankful for your willingness to be transparent.Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-59072874325944884562010-03-21T12:39:23.471-04:002010-03-21T12:39:23.471-04:00Thanks for sharing. I've been in that place fo...Thanks for sharing. I've been in that place for a while now, but am just waiting for that reawakening. LindaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994473436725815322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-9449910424462649502010-03-21T11:50:15.791-04:002010-03-21T11:50:15.791-04:00Wonderful Brenda,
Praying for renewal for you. Lov...Wonderful Brenda,<br />Praying for renewal for you. Loved your post. Spring is such a picture of life renewing and your post was beautiful. Grace and peace today.Sally Clarksonnoreply@blogger.com