tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post4866139923559206504..comments2024-03-23T21:38:31.368-04:00Comments on Coffee Tea Books and Me: Sunday Afternoon Tea - For Such a Time as ThisUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-50772634562153875752015-07-27T18:16:56.972-04:002015-07-27T18:16:56.972-04:00How absolutely perfect! Thanks so much for these w...How absolutely perfect! Thanks so much for these words. I had never thought about current events from this perspective. I want to share this with my husband; we often wo der about the world our granchildren will grow up in. Susan MorgonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-36581862513402047002015-07-22T20:46:00.568-04:002015-07-22T20:46:00.568-04:00Very timely and so encouraging, I agree with the o...Very timely and so encouraging, I agree with the other comments, wrote so beautifully. I am visiting from Vee's! <br />Blessings,<br />SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843762646877115013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-15554121229097751332015-07-21T23:06:40.839-04:002015-07-21T23:06:40.839-04:00Ah...........! This posting is SO exciting! You ...Ah...........! This posting is SO exciting! You are a master wordsmith indeed, using the talent God has given you to format the sights, feelings and musings you collect throughout the day so that others may be strengthened, encouraged and refreshed along the way. There is such satisfaction in reading what you choose to communicate to the flock that gathers by the blogger's chapel. Just as butter melts into a muffin, still warm from the oven, so your thoughts seep into my soul. Bless you! Cindy F.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-86345944202160496002015-07-21T18:48:03.510-04:002015-07-21T18:48:03.510-04:00Thank you for your wise and encouraging words. It&...Thank you for your wise and encouraging words. It's tempting to wring our hands, so I thank you for reminding me that I can put them together and pray instead.Deborah Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-74736342986735413592015-07-21T11:09:30.623-04:002015-07-21T11:09:30.623-04:00"If the road ahead looks impossible. Good. ..."If the road ahead looks impossible. Good. That means He has placed you right where He wants you for only by clinging to Him will you walk the Path He has chosen."<br />This is perfect and exactly what I needed to hear right now! Thank you for this beautiful reflection and your courageous, encouraging words.Stephanie Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15160828938469397449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-7626124743311445422015-07-20T22:09:22.349-04:002015-07-20T22:09:22.349-04:00Very nicely said, my friend. I love that verse abo...Very nicely said, my friend. I love that verse about Esther. I think what spoke to me the most was that God has put my grandchildren here at this time for a purpose. I've never had a problem with it for me, but oh, what is ahead for my little boys? What you said gives me peace. He is in control and has a reason for all of it. I'm sure Mordecai had a hard time letting his beautiful Esther go into the king's harem!! But look what God did with it. What a wonderful and great God we serve. He is trustworthy. (Smile) Thank you! Pam (SD)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-45906235164170569622015-07-20T21:05:30.862-04:002015-07-20T21:05:30.862-04:00This was such a thrilling post, I was provoked to ...This was such a thrilling post, I was provoked to comment for the first time. ;)<br /><br />When I'm looking around at the world I am faint of heart. But when my eyes are fixed on Christ, thoughts like this rise up in me! It excites me to think that God could use me in such an unbelievable way. To be a shining star to those in darkness! For my life to be a kind of offering that can be used to point to him! For his power to be able work so mightily in me! Right where and when and how he needs. <br /><br />Thank you for your prayers and boldness and encouragement.Melissanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-997805874412262372015-07-20T20:54:35.150-04:002015-07-20T20:54:35.150-04:00Excellent time for a Bible study on the book of Da...Excellent time for a Bible study on the book of Daniel! We can learn a great deal from this man of God and from his uncompromised life. We are called to stand firm in our faith!<br /><br />Thanks for this tremendous post Brenda!<br /><br />LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15121082353816114671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-23390177060876279962015-07-20T20:50:51.160-04:002015-07-20T20:50:51.160-04:00Great Post!! I'm over from Vee's.Great Post!! I'm over from Vee's.happyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186179870233267082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-66581782882891860052015-07-20T17:39:52.825-04:002015-07-20T17:39:52.825-04:00Vexed....it's a perfect word for how my husban...Vexed....it's a perfect word for how my husband and I are feeling about these days! And I frequently need the reminder from the book of Esther. I'm so guilty of wishing I had been born in a former time in America, when most people were Christians, and sin of almost every kind wasn't flaunted and glorified. Ecclesiastes has a warning against my type of thinking, and Esther 4:14 is another verse that God frequently uses to encourage and inspire me when I'm feeling worried and fretful about our world. I especially need that reminder when I start to think about the future of my children, who - at ages 7, 8 and 11 - will be confronted with circumstances and false beliefs that they'll have to stand firm against. As you said, God chose them for this time...and this place...and He is preparing them even now. And I, as their mother, need to be 100% diligent to pray for them and to discern my part of their preparation. <br /><br />Thank you, Brenda, for yet another wonderful Sunday post.Kerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05544930173539144894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-80929655220852974462015-07-20T13:27:08.030-04:002015-07-20T13:27:08.030-04:00I'm visiting from Vee's, who mentioned thi...I'm visiting from Vee's, who mentioned this post. My hubby and I are very vexed by what we see going on in the world today. Thank you for writing such encouraging words. I keep looking up and praying, that is all I can do. Cheryl @ TFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947085477739983984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-56343705960707750432015-07-20T12:14:02.358-04:002015-07-20T12:14:02.358-04:00You found the word for what I've been feeling ...You found the word for what I've been feeling for so long now -- vexed -- my spirit in turmoil with what I see around me yet knowing God is in control and this is part of His plan for mankind. As always, you give much needed inspiration. Thank you.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05446699803419287037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-34519237665271509972015-07-20T11:26:09.638-04:002015-07-20T11:26:09.638-04:00Brenda, Bless you for taking the time to write suc...Brenda, Bless you for taking the time to write such encouraging words! Like so many others I and my family are "vexed" (perfect choice of words!) by what we see. Its hard to not wonder how much worse it will get, or what it will be like for my children and grandchildren, but these words bring so much comfort. A reminder that we are here at this time by His choice and plan, for His work, and for our Good! And no matter what our circumstance we can pray, and our prayers are powerful!<br /><br />Blessings always, MarshaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-92194892956906821072015-07-20T10:35:42.052-04:002015-07-20T10:35:42.052-04:00Thank you for this encouragement. Yes, I am vexed ...Thank you for this encouragement. Yes, I am vexed but not despairing. Good reminder that God is on the throne and we are here as He planned. I'm cracking up at Vee's trump comment. Have a great week Brenda!ellen bhttp://happywonderer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-73826725007572093712015-07-19T22:22:06.435-04:002015-07-19T22:22:06.435-04:00Our pastor said that very thing the other week...A...Our pastor said that very thing the other week...Aslan is on the move! A great positive post in dark times, Brenda. Thank you. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-49786619321352932052015-07-19T21:59:04.327-04:002015-07-19T21:59:04.327-04:00I love love love this post. Thank You to both You ...I love love love this post. Thank You to both You and Our precious Jesus.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01877661749658933807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-89928562465982963712015-07-19T21:35:33.509-04:002015-07-19T21:35:33.509-04:00I find more and more comfort in that verse! Our pa...I find more and more comfort in that verse! Our pastor has been quoting that verse almost every Sunday, lately, and I appreciate it!<br />-ConnieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-16428243381030782532015-07-19T21:29:25.583-04:002015-07-19T21:29:25.583-04:00Beautifully said, Brenda! Lift up your head. And h...Beautifully said, Brenda! Lift up your head. And how many times have I said that you have a way with words?! You said things clearly without resortiing to rough language. Your friend obviously wasn't taught that it would be a very bad thing if proof could not be found of her Christian life. =D Yes, I agree, for such a time as this. That said, I'm listening for the trump. Oh, these days,that could be taken a couple of ways. LOL! Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-37252553894999676102015-07-19T21:18:34.497-04:002015-07-19T21:18:34.497-04:00Oh Brenda,
This is so encouraging and so true! ...Oh Brenda, <br /><br />This is so encouraging and so true! Thank you for the reminders.<br /><br />Dianne LAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-67383202952598478562015-07-19T20:16:23.695-04:002015-07-19T20:16:23.695-04:00This is my FAVORITE post, ever! Truth spoken in e...This is my FAVORITE post, ever! Truth spoken in every line. <br /><br />Such great encouragement in what you shared. I believe as you do that God places us in history right where he wants us, and our children. Thank you for the reminder of that.<br /><br />DeannaDeanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-85401752568012152562015-07-19T16:59:18.300-04:002015-07-19T16:59:18.300-04:00Very good word! And timely too. Thank-you! My past...Very good word! And timely too. Thank-you! My pastor has quoted that verse from Ester many times....we are here, now, not by mistake, but "for such a time as this." And we need to keep our focus on Jesus, for He is the Author and finisher of our faith!<br />Blessings,<br />Laura C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-90065676499585276502015-07-19T14:32:31.932-04:002015-07-19T14:32:31.932-04:00Brenda, Hosea 8: "Put the trumpet to your li...Brenda, Hosea 8: "Put the trumpet to your lips!." You have spoken so much truth today. Just yesterday i was reading the scripture in Act 1:26: "From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live." Isn't that amazing--we are right where He wants us to be. He knows our name and our address and He has put us in this time. Time to draw closer to Him and pray and be a laborer in the harvest with Him, and be prepared to stand for Him by His grace--for such a time as this. Thank you for your inspired words today. Blessings, Sharon D.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-54184659559049216992015-07-19T13:21:11.904-04:002015-07-19T13:21:11.904-04:00The King comes, true...yet when, we do not know. ...The King comes, true...yet when, we do not know. Well written, Brenda...well written. And encouraging...it is HARD to understand so much of what many of us deal with. And everyone has their battles. Those who are supported and very loved by their nearest kin are indeed blessed. To have that in the midst of battle would help. And a friend spoke up yesterday when some things were being discussed...he said we all have a death sentence on our heads...we just don't know the dates ourselves. We were not meant to be in this life here forever...just for a period of time. That is hard to understand when we are so finite for now, isn't it? I will share your article here with others too...many are discouraged today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com