tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post5856917409198659213..comments2024-03-23T21:38:31.368-04:00Comments on Coffee Tea Books and Me: Sunday Afternoon TeaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-3933376776569795452009-01-26T21:32:00.000-05:002009-01-26T21:32:00.000-05:00What a wonderful reminder to us all! Both of my so...What a wonderful reminder to us all! Both of my son-in-law's have lost their jobs, we are helping all we can. But you gave me something in this article, to bake something for someone else that maybe in need.Lady Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06533249224991345863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-26243562867623816372009-01-26T15:43:00.000-05:002009-01-26T15:43:00.000-05:00What a wonderful and challenging post. Thankyou fo...What a wonderful and challenging post. Thankyou for this reminder. I need to be thinking about how the Lord wants me to encourage someone. We have several in our church who are out of work, etc.Heather L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09892693393383714339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-80837479495609452462009-01-26T15:23:00.000-05:002009-01-26T15:23:00.000-05:00I see that you have the Guernsey Literary and Pota...I see that you have the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society in your bookpile.<BR/><BR/>Make sure when you start it, that you will have enough time to finish it . . . because you won't be able to stop reading!Nita in South Carolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13361502452870503199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-17788108362665711182009-01-26T14:15:00.000-05:002009-01-26T14:15:00.000-05:00As always, a great post. My husband and I were ta...As always, a great post. My husband and I were talking last night about what we could do to help others during these tough economic times. We are a couple who lives on one income also - a story much like yours. My husband has not worked for over 10 years now. He suffers from bipolar disorder too. God has been so good to us though. In spite of the fact that he was unable to get disability, God has seen to it that after downsizing, we have been able to live off my income. There have been tough times but God is ever faithful. We have learned much and our hearts are soft towards others who struggle. I'm chasing rabbits so....back to my beginning of this post. We decided we could raise a larger garden this year and donate some of our abundance to the local food pantry. My husband loves to garden - it is therapy for his soul. We all have the power to help or harm others. What a blessing it is to build up rather than tear down. God Bless you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-84293143227371560482009-01-26T11:28:00.000-05:002009-01-26T11:28:00.000-05:00Brenda,Just wanted to say thank you for sharing yo...Brenda,<BR/>Just wanted to say thank you for sharing your life and thoughts with us. Many times I have been discouraged and have come here and left encouraged. God bless you and your family.<BR/>CharCharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08868111398429626381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-3681063220064474802009-01-26T10:23:00.000-05:002009-01-26T10:23:00.000-05:00I know of what you speak, Brenda. :o)Bless you dea...I know of what you speak, Brenda. :o)<BR/><BR/>Bless you dearly,<BR/>Janesherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01869744622519612793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-68939179765723418182009-01-26T09:45:00.000-05:002009-01-26T09:45:00.000-05:00Hello Dear Brenda, what a lovely story and post to...Hello Dear Brenda, what a lovely story and post today(as always). Isn't it amazing how contagious those small acts of charity can become once they're witnessed. So many of us need a reminder to do those small (or large) gestures of giving when we get caught up in the tasks of living. Bless you for the gentle reminder and the wise words.<BR/>Much love and friendship from...<BR/>Tracey.xox<BR/>P.S. BTW, I am in agreement with you. There is a HUGE difference between hoarding and stocking a pantry. Taking advantage of well priced goods when you are given the opportunity is NOT...in any sense...hoarding. I believe it is being a good steward of the gifts we are given during seasons of abundance. Didn't Jacob advise the Pharoah (regarding his dream) to stock up during the fat years as seven years of lean years were coming? We all know how that story turned out :).Tracey McBride ~ Frugal Luxuries®https://www.blogger.com/profile/03043055986653442733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-26652277337071780662009-01-26T08:29:00.000-05:002009-01-26T08:29:00.000-05:00What a wonderful post!It made me think this mornin...What a wonderful post!<BR/>It made me think this morning of who I could do something for to cheer their day!<BR/>Thank you for this post, I really needed to hear this!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-84859030395324740292009-01-26T06:51:00.000-05:002009-01-26T06:51:00.000-05:00Excellent post. Long, yes, but you warned us! I lo...Excellent post. Long, yes, but you warned us! I love the way you are so down to earth. God bless...Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12213862245635073343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-86569199831104573742009-01-25T21:52:00.000-05:002009-01-25T21:52:00.000-05:00Dee from TennesseeGreat post.Dee from Tennessee<BR/><BR/>Great post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-44322141130619771872009-01-25T21:37:00.000-05:002009-01-25T21:37:00.000-05:00Thanks for the reminder to give even when I feel I...Thanks for the reminder to give even when I feel I can't afford it. I can't afford NOT to. Blessings, V.Stickhorsecowgirlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167094045033324094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-70542021161953195512009-01-25T21:31:00.000-05:002009-01-25T21:31:00.000-05:00Amen ~ what an encouraging and thought provoking p...Amen ~ what an encouraging and thought provoking post Brenda!<BR/><BR/>I am thankful to the Lord for opening my eyes to this kind of giving over the last year or so.<BR/><BR/>He opened my eyes to something just over a week ago and my conscience and heart was so pricked because I had been so comfortable in my own warm home that I hadn't even considered it myself.<BR/><BR/>Blessings to you as you share from life experiences :o)Abounding Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02518068846850814439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-76293067041920943972009-01-25T20:47:00.000-05:002009-01-25T20:47:00.000-05:00In these uncertain times, when many of us are stre...In these uncertain times, when many of us are stretching those dollars just as far as they will possibly stretch, there are others who go without on a regular basis. Thanks for the gentle reminder to look outside ourselves and notice those who are hungry, cold, homeless or down trodden. I remember the times that I have reached out to those in need and how the Lord has so encouraged my heart in so doing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-24909872718283527512009-01-25T20:44:00.000-05:002009-01-25T20:44:00.000-05:00I enjoyed this post Brenda - you have so much prac...I enjoyed this post Brenda - you have so much practical wisdom to share! <BR/>We went to a 'health wealth and prosperity gospel' church this morning - which is a long story, that I won't get into, but the whole morning just reminded me that God calls us to faith in times of need as well and times of overflow, and that most often the need is the blessing, not the overflow. I tried to take one thing from the message - combing out the gnats of the power of positive thinking left me with a sure reminder - sharing the love of God with others, in any season, but especially in times of uncertainty, is just what Jesus would have us do. Even if it is just a small gesture of kindness, when it is done in Christ's name, it means much.Heather Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13563913535839786305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-70980929945708916322009-01-25T19:36:00.000-05:002009-01-25T19:36:00.000-05:00What a wonderful post. Just found you & hope ...What a wonderful post. Just found you & hope you don't mind me stopping by. You have it right. We definitely can not out give God & that is one of the things I absolutely love about Him. <BR/>DebbieDebra Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08526288782681083198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-82095208455618519632009-01-25T19:12:00.000-05:002009-01-25T19:12:00.000-05:00Your post has really hit home with us Brenda. The ...Your post has really hit home with us Brenda. The comments are wonderful additions too. I only had time to read maybe half the post before leaving this morning. I pondered it for an houror so then unexpectedly heard from a sister who lives out of state. She had a story similar to yours on an incident that happened this week to her. Her's was a lesson in giving as well as another where she was a receiver. I think God used the both of you to give me a double lesson! :) God has given you talent to give life lessons in a gentle way but that come over strongly. I don't just read a post by you and forget them. They leave me ponderig what God would have me do with it all. I can't thank you enough for letting Him lead you Brenda. JodyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-2694588641962145462009-01-25T18:55:00.000-05:002009-01-25T18:55:00.000-05:00I think I got "stuck" here for a while... We liste...I think I got "stuck" here for a while... We listened to your playlist without popping it out through our Sunday meal of cabbage soup...very tasty, btw. <BR/><BR/>It's been some time since I have truly given in the way you describe. I'll be more attentive as a result of having read your thoughtful post.Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-15315928089790987512009-01-25T18:35:00.000-05:002009-01-25T18:35:00.000-05:00That was a wonderful, thought provoking post. Tha...That was a wonderful, thought provoking post. Thank you.<BR/><BR/>Lori in PAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-85991552701065522372009-01-25T15:57:00.000-05:002009-01-25T15:57:00.000-05:00Good morning Brenda,Its morning here in Sydney and...Good morning Brenda,<BR/><BR/>Its morning here in Sydney and "Australia Day" as well. All I can say is your post was a wonderful beginning to my day. We live in a very lucky country here and today we will all be thinking about how fortunate we are. Although many are loosing jobs and things are tightening, we live in a land where you can get social security and at least enough to live on. This is indeed the lucky country. We can all learn from this downturn and yes we can all help another and ease anothers burden even if just for a moment. You are a very wise lady and I consider myself fortunate to have found your blog. Thankyou for the gentle reminder to give, whenever and whatever I can.<BR/><BR/>Take care and many blessings<BR/>Gailgailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474172270399240621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-81008863618519160272009-01-25T15:31:00.000-05:002009-01-25T15:31:00.000-05:00Your words always minister to me. You have such ...Your words always minister to me. You have such a sweet spirit. You might want to stop by my blog and read my "thankful Sun" list. I posted it early this morning before we left for church. Just a little thank you for who you are.Scrappy quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08643346408388508283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-51642272317183831092009-01-25T14:50:00.000-05:002009-01-25T14:50:00.000-05:00You are so right...so right. I have to say this i...You are so right...so right. I have to say this is a way the Lord uses me. My husband will tell you that....I am not tooting my own horn because I am SURE there are MANY times that I don't listen to that still small voice...I just want my own way or my own_____ fill in the blank....silly things that won't mean anything one day.<BR/>My sister in law buys McDonald's coupons and keeps them in her purse.<BR/>We are missing the mark if we are not givers,we have become so self focused and narcisstic Christians that we forget their is a hurting world out there. It is a matter of the heart.<BR/>Great post and reminder, Brenda..<BR/>Deby~~Debyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03288057520112643825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-68048727602518934952009-01-25T14:45:00.000-05:002009-01-25T14:45:00.000-05:00How I love my frequent visits with you, Brenda! Yo...How I love my frequent visits with you, Brenda! You are a wise teacher, one who uses the humble voice of experience. <BR/><BR/>I have been deeply moved, in the last year, to invest significantly in the lives of those God has blessed me to know. This has sometimes meant that I should give a little more time and a sympathetic ear to someone with a burden (this is not the same as a 'whiner'). At times it has meant that I should quiet my tongue and overlook a grievance, then serve that person with some act of kindness. And a few times, it meant that I should write a check for more than I ever expected to write. <BR/><BR/>But in every instance, I was moved to do it with excellence. In my spirit, I heard God say, "If you're going to allow me to love people through you, then allow me to love them lavishly." <BR/><BR/>WOW! I had never thought of it that way before! Whether it be a widow's mite or something much greater, God knows the exact amount that is needed ... and we are blessed, if He chooses us to be the giver.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for this encouraging post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-41918029337650486202009-01-25T14:40:00.000-05:002009-01-25T14:40:00.000-05:00Brenda, you've encouraged me with your post, and a...Brenda, you've encouraged me with your post, and actually with something that probably wasn't your main point, the idea of moderating comments. I struggle with random thoughts taking on too much meaning and setting me up for indecision and second guessing. The idea of "moderating comments" in my mind, subjecting every thought to Biblical tests and then refusing entry to those that don't meet the criteria was another gentle reminder from the Lord. Thank you for the real life example. And as always, your life, so openly shared, inspired me. <BR/><BR/>LindaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-6429294220423720582009-01-25T14:28:00.000-05:002009-01-25T14:28:00.000-05:00Wonderful post as always Brenda.You always bless m...Wonderful post as always Brenda.You always bless me with your words of wisdom.I appreciate you~SharonSharon Goemaerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06418510653781941204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-44312332281478066212009-01-25T14:24:00.000-05:002009-01-25T14:24:00.000-05:00Brenda, As always you have given us all so much fo...Brenda, As always you have given us all so much food for thought. Thank you for sharing.<BR/>Blessings,<BR/>SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16949983164111997270noreply@blogger.com