tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post7900692023382007965..comments2024-03-23T21:38:31.368-04:00Comments on Coffee Tea Books and Me: Sunday Afternoon TeaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-57676221593828538162011-12-12T17:01:15.786-05:002011-12-12T17:01:15.786-05:00The best thing about Faith is knowing that we are...The best thing about Faith is knowing that we are never alone, no matter what.<br />Thank you for reminding us of that in your blog.<br /><br />P.S. I sometimes think that people have too 'heavy' expectations of Christmas. It's a lovely holiday but not a cure-all. Some years it's best to just do what we can, enjoy what we can and let the rest go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-42751964475968851272011-12-11T18:02:34.504-05:002011-12-11T18:02:34.504-05:00Your words resonate with me. I grew up surrounded ...Your words resonate with me. I grew up surrounded by cousins. My grandparents lived three houses down the road - just around the corner. Their house was full for the holidays. We were a merry group. After I married we lived states away and had quiet Christmases with the children. I felt the lose of extended family. But remembering that my longing was a longing for heaven and the close fellowship we will have with our Savior there - was a comfort. <br />Karen A.Karen Andreolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12135239838790568639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-10031859201795106022011-12-11T17:29:37.441-05:002011-12-11T17:29:37.441-05:00Thank you for this. I am struggling a bit this ho...Thank you for this. I am struggling a bit this holiday season for various reasons. Need to keep my focus on the Star - the reason for the season. I appreciate the reminder. :)<br /><br />Lori in PAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-18780281348903272192011-12-11T15:41:47.758-05:002011-12-11T15:41:47.758-05:00Oh yes...there's always the cross. I remember ...Oh yes...there's always the cross. I remember a play that was performed one year at Christmastime when the decorated tree was cut down limb by limb and then put back together in such a fashion that it became a cross. It has stayed with me. <br /><br />There is bound to be sorrow. I always feel the losses suffered at Christmas time as such an affront. The news that this dear one is at death's door or that one is unwell or struggling. I was even frazzled that my dog has been ill through recent days. I can't do a thing when someone is ill in the house...even the dog. =) I am a spoilt one that's all there is to it. Oh my...I just looked to my left and read about the kitty who had to be put down...sigh. That's the kind of thing I mean. And for all of it? <i>For THIS We Have Jesus!</i><br /><br />Love to you, Brenda. Much love to you.Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-58929029777211884372011-12-11T14:00:16.360-05:002011-12-11T14:00:16.360-05:00I love how God reaches down and loves on each one ...I love how God reaches down and loves on each one of us just how need it, besides the obvious need of Salvation of course.<br /><br />I wish we lived close - I would have you over for tea every week! Tea, treats and good conversation! What a blessing...but for now it is just good conversation on line!<br /><br />Thankful for you and your gift of words...<br /><br />DeannaDeanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-53001186261959836802011-12-11T12:27:44.372-05:002011-12-11T12:27:44.372-05:00I have a copy of Randy Alcorn's book "Hea...I have a copy of Randy Alcorn's book "Heaven" and his ideas about what heaven may be like are wonderful, or full of wonder. I know you like C.S. Lewis too and his book "The Great Divorce" is very helpful, about who goes to heaven and why. I send you wishes for lots of joy this week.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-27602024319416980552011-12-11T12:16:16.790-05:002011-12-11T12:16:16.790-05:00As someone who struggles with seasonal depression ...As someone who struggles with seasonal depression to begin with, then add no living family around we need to be reminded that this is not all about decorations and fancy treats.You have brought it into clear focus, and for that I thank you. It is a relationship and in troubled times it is important to see that truth. And I also had to put down an elderly kitty this week, so there is little joy. I will reread this everyday to keep my eye on the real meaning. Blessings to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com