tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post4521639678585831919..comments2024-03-23T21:38:31.368-04:00Comments on Coffee Tea Books and Me: Home as a sanctuaryUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-5929920303378906992009-01-11T18:50:00.000-05:002009-01-11T18:50:00.000-05:00A lovely post, and it expresses my heart's desire ...A lovely post, and it expresses my heart's desire as well. Thank you for sharing from your heart. I will look forward to seeing and hearing the ways you embrace the theme of sanctuary this year.Kathy Butrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08532830631970925533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-16692100219542307102009-01-10T15:30:00.000-05:002009-01-10T15:30:00.000-05:00lovely post...thanks for the reminder. And I thin...lovely post...thanks for the reminder. And I think I smell your dinner simmering on the stove.DebDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594843598589340808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-28483376600135015132009-01-09T15:39:00.000-05:002009-01-09T15:39:00.000-05:00What a wonderful post Brenda...our home is my refu...What a wonderful post Brenda...<BR/>our home is my refuge and I never fail to feel welcomed here. It may be small and not exceptional in any way but it houses those I love so and that alobe makes it my dream house!<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>SueSusie Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14878113034866113803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-26608032315638513842009-01-09T06:17:00.000-05:002009-01-09T06:17:00.000-05:00Brenda, this is such a true post and one I too fee...Brenda, this is such a true post and one I too feel is the same for all of us.....Your Sanctuary sounds good to me. Please keep safe and warm as we try to keep cool form the summer suns here in Australia.<BR/><BR/>Lee-annPear tree cottage!https://www.blogger.com/profile/10056634124523395270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-81771946923837277722009-01-08T14:10:00.000-05:002009-01-08T14:10:00.000-05:00Hi Bren :) I'm bloghopping today and thought I'd ...Hi Bren :) I'm bloghopping today and thought I'd stop in. I love your blog. ~emAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-29625568088139304022009-01-08T12:36:00.000-05:002009-01-08T12:36:00.000-05:00V~AHavenforVee is so right in her comment! JodyV~AHavenforVee is so right in her comment! JodyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-59598138392360957702009-01-08T11:08:00.000-05:002009-01-08T11:08:00.000-05:00You are so good at creating sanctuary that you eve...You are so good at creating sanctuary that you even do it here. Lovely, Brenda!Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-30265396905582333802009-01-07T23:43:00.000-05:002009-01-07T23:43:00.000-05:00What a delightful post Brenda!I thoroughly enjoy m...What a delightful post Brenda!<BR/><BR/>I thoroughly enjoy making our small home a sanctuary for the 3 of us as well as anyone who visits and just today I began some *deep decluttering* which is going to be quite a long, ongoing process since I haven't done it in awhile.<BR/><BR/>BTW - I'm so glad your insulin came in!!<BR/><BR/>Blessings to you and yours.Abounding Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02518068846850814439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-75966313513418061122009-01-07T21:49:00.000-05:002009-01-07T21:49:00.000-05:00What a wonderful post Brenda. You've given me mu...What a wonderful post Brenda. You've given me much to think about today. I need to look at more ways to make my home a sanctuary. Thank you for your words every day that are so inspiring.<BR/><BR/>carolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-33248036962980229992009-01-07T21:19:00.000-05:002009-01-07T21:19:00.000-05:00No one has a perfect sanctuary - but I feel your h...No one has a perfect sanctuary - but I feel your heart here. Beautiful! My hubby loves to read in living room too, and we play a lot of classical and jazz.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08910644413175366761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-55736645830944526622009-01-07T20:16:00.000-05:002009-01-07T20:16:00.000-05:00Great post! Want to recommend to you messythrilli...Great post! Want to recommend to you messythrillinglife.blogspot.com Jan. 5 post with the church windows - That girl has such profound wisdom for someone her age! Thought you would enjoy it!Stickhorsecowgirlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167094045033324094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-24617059958242479622009-01-07T19:14:00.000-05:002009-01-07T19:14:00.000-05:00This is exactly what I want our home to be -- a sa...This is exactly what I want our home to be -- a sanctuary -- a place of peace, comfort and rest. There are things that I need to work on to help accomplish this. Thank you for this wonderful, thought-provoking post.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08326884420045755790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-57406903261430764942009-01-07T17:06:00.000-05:002009-01-07T17:06:00.000-05:00"Sanctuary" What a beautiful word. Thankyou you fo..."Sanctuary" What a beautiful word. Thankyou you for reminding us to always make our homes a Sanctuary for the ones who dwell in them. I look forward to your posts so much. You seem to be what I would call a Gentlewoman, humble and of gentle spirit.<BR/><BR/>Blessings Gailgailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474172270399240621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-70377701989969719212009-01-07T16:53:00.000-05:002009-01-07T16:53:00.000-05:00It took me three days to convince myself I neded t...It took me three days to convince myself I neded to go shopping this week. I would certainly rather stay home. Home is so peaceful and inviting ... who would want to leave? A sanctuary for sure. Your ideas of living life on purpose sure goes along with something that has been bumpling around in my heart for quite a while. In your talks of it you have put a defination to my wondering thoughts. Thankyou. Now I feel I have direction and will proceed on my own path towards that. I am so very glad your insulin has come through! You have fought for your health and didn't need to ever be without your proper dose of insulin. JodyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-22988575778306831172009-01-07T16:35:00.000-05:002009-01-07T16:35:00.000-05:00I've always tried to create a santuary for my fami...I've always tried to create a santuary for my family and I'm always pleased when my husband and daughter say they like being home!<BR/><BR/>ManuelaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-7744960661396907372009-01-07T16:17:00.000-05:002009-01-07T16:17:00.000-05:00What a lovely post, Brenda. I am looking forward t...What a lovely post, Brenda. I am looking forward to your ponderings on this subject!<BR/><BR/>Ireneeyelandgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15962632867070942415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-29132810192527825202009-01-07T15:44:00.000-05:002009-01-07T15:44:00.000-05:00Thank you for this post. Home really should be a ...Thank you for this post. Home really should be a sanctuary. Sometimes when I walk in my house it feels as tho I'm walking into a big hug from the house. & other times its a mess & not welcoming at all. Thanks for the inspiration.<BR/><BR/>Jane in OklahomaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-56394121836649111882009-01-07T15:37:00.000-05:002009-01-07T15:37:00.000-05:00What a great post!! I need to work on making my ho...What a great post!! I need to work on making my home a sanctuary too.<BR/>There are times when we really need one.Tracy https://www.blogger.com/profile/16518741920689939720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-26776739588450157072009-01-07T13:56:00.000-05:002009-01-07T13:56:00.000-05:00Live live on purpose. Yesterday, I blogged about ...Live live on purpose. Yesterday, I blogged about living intentionally. Seems to be a theme every where I go!<BR/><BR/>May God bless you as you create a sanctuary for you and yours. His.Cherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11388528649168161483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-15434692832712563012009-01-07T13:19:00.000-05:002009-01-07T13:19:00.000-05:00I really liked your illustration and premise for t...I really liked your illustration and premise for this post! It is interesting to ponder what makes a home a sanctuary. That is something I longed for and now am very blessed to have found that sense of peace and home. I find that especially in my relationship with Christ and the time I spend with Him is precious. Making my home such a place as He might feel comfortable is important but it isn't so much things as the sense of what is condusive to Peace such as illustrated in your new blog header. :-) <BR/><BR/>Are you on GoodReads?<BR/><BR/>Environmental allergies can be very complicated and difficult to deal with! A savvy doctor figured out that to be my diagnosis years ago, most particularly triggered by formeldehyde which is found in some of the most surprising places. No new cars, plywood, drycleaners, newsprint ink, etc. for me! <BR/><BR/>Well, I have written more than enough. Sure appreciate your posts!<BR/><BR/>Blessings!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-80561628968450110002009-01-07T12:54:00.000-05:002009-01-07T12:54:00.000-05:00I agree with you about making home a sanctuary! I...I agree with you about making home a sanctuary! I need to get busy decluttering and deep cleaning as well, now that the holidays are over.Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-41186884566161678582009-01-07T12:45:00.000-05:002009-01-07T12:45:00.000-05:00Oh Brenda,As a child I dreamed, imagined, read abo...Oh Brenda,<BR/><BR/>As a child I dreamed, imagined, read about, and finally (after meeting the Lord at age 10) PRAYED for a sanctuary. Without my own room or a stable address/homelife I carried that sanctuary in my heart until . . . I married and began to really cultivate a TRULY LIVE sanctuary of peace and beauty and joy. <BR/><BR/>My husband and I have moved five times, but our atmosphere of sanctuary has carried over. Nine years a-piece in the last two places constitute my records for living with roots but the sanctuary is nearly 25 years old. : )<BR/><BR/>My daughter just returned from college for a respite and has joyfully noted the sanctuary we enjoy that most of the world has no concept of or experience with. What a blessing God has showered on us as we steward, tidy, craft, cook, and so much more in the MAKE-HOME gene of my soul. I'm with you on expressing the joy of the here and now, but not forgetting it is merely earth/dust-ful -- there will be no dust in heaven. Hooray!<BR/><BR/>I shall long for Heaven as I brew a pot of tea with Him in my sanctuary (and share it with any and all who happen by) : D<BR/>Tkae care, stay warm, stay safe, and PRAISE the LORD for your insulin receipt. XO!Debbie in CA : )https://www.blogger.com/profile/07473719745707917057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-42925992439172182322009-01-07T12:38:00.000-05:002009-01-07T12:38:00.000-05:00For days I have intended to write and tell you how...For days I have intended to write and tell you how much I like your header. Every time I see it, I feel peaceful. I like everything about it. Good post today as always.Musings of A Ministerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991359333687288549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-16275486404596301332009-01-07T12:29:00.000-05:002009-01-07T12:29:00.000-05:00Thanks for a bit of respite. I look forward to you...Thanks for a bit of respite. I look forward to your upcoming posts on this subject.<BR/>Blessings.Rainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11617323057993160282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-61680291541245527382009-01-07T11:47:00.000-05:002009-01-07T11:47:00.000-05:00Your words spoke right to my heart, Brenda. And y...Your words spoke right to my heart, Brenda. And yes, our home can be a sanctuary even with our beloved old kitty cats spitting up hairballs:)<BR/><BR/>Happy hugs, Susan P.Susan P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16123411088490778415noreply@blogger.com