tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488440003663888291.comments2023-05-11T01:24:50.079-07:00Pressing In and On Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328272112554484076noreply@blogger.comBlogger95125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488440003663888291.post-83073258847797027252013-05-02T16:15:56.779-07:002013-05-02T16:15:56.779-07:00Joan, THAT WAS THE BEST! It made me smile so big! ...Joan, THAT WAS THE BEST! It made me smile so big! This post would make a wonderful children's book. Dawn M. Hamsherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17782257750640888264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488440003663888291.post-67837164096334234252013-04-30T17:41:46.489-07:002013-04-30T17:41:46.489-07:00That must have been amazing to see all those zebra...That must have been amazing to see all those zebras gathered together. I never really thought about their stripes camouflaging them, very interesting.<br /><br />Yay, you finished a-z. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03300464291611313103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488440003663888291.post-75967475156641735342013-04-30T17:28:09.416-07:002013-04-30T17:28:09.416-07:00Makes me think of "Where two or three are gat...Makes me think of "Where two or three are gathered . . ." These posts have really touched the core of many wonderful truths, Joan. Thank you for sharing them.<br />Blessings!<br />PamPam Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430692684579547400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488440003663888291.post-25623019766510053232013-04-30T17:00:10.150-07:002013-04-30T17:00:10.150-07:00Oh Joan. What an absolutely beautiful poem and it...Oh Joan. What an absolutely beautiful poem and it so captures your observations in your prose. And what an apt finish to the A to Z Challenge, encouraging visitors to find their protection close to the Lord. Tremendous. Congratulations on finishing the challenge. May you draw ever nearer to the Father. God bless, Maria at <a href="http://delightdirectedliving.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Delight Directed Living</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248483093711799736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488440003663888291.post-76804256472229897052013-04-30T16:57:18.268-07:002013-04-30T16:57:18.268-07:00Amen, Joan. This is absolutely true and beautiful...Amen, Joan. This is absolutely true and beautiful. I have felt such a desire to be nearer still to the Lord, bathed in His presence, but I have had a difficult time just resting in Him when I am over committed and too busy. I appreciate your blessing. <br /><br />I am so glad I finally found your blog again from my list since I can't get there through your comments and I wasn't sure which one was yours. God bless, Maria from <a href="http://delightdirectedliving.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Delight Directed Living</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248483093711799736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488440003663888291.post-9641140965986848802013-04-30T15:48:20.207-07:002013-04-30T15:48:20.207-07:00Love that poem!
Great job, Joan! I'm so glad ...Love that poem! <br />Great job, Joan! I'm so glad you took part in the challenge! Congratulations on finishing!Faith Laceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03190674174408336747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488440003663888291.post-88700706395511854362013-04-29T18:10:21.718-07:002013-04-29T18:10:21.718-07:00Thank you, Dawn. It is a battle, isn't it?Thank you, Dawn. It is a battle, isn't it? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328272112554484076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488440003663888291.post-10660858742350470762013-04-29T17:25:03.263-07:002013-04-29T17:25:03.263-07:00Wow. That brings back memories for me from fourth ...Wow. That brings back memories for me from fourth grade (crying in school due to a family issue and being made fun of). I hardened myself and resolved to never cry again. It wasn't until I was an adult that I cried again. I cry lots now...for God has healed that wound.<br /><br />Great post!Dawn M. Hamsherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17782257750640888264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488440003663888291.post-24080353187489986652013-04-29T17:20:39.161-07:002013-04-29T17:20:39.161-07:00Joan, What a great word and post for X! Love the w...Joan, What a great word and post for X! Love the whole battle theme and taking our hearts to God for healing and softening.Dawn M. Hamsherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17782257750640888264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488440003663888291.post-57659518863728323252013-04-29T08:59:07.536-07:002013-04-29T08:59:07.536-07:00Not easy, but necessary. i want to be able to rece...Not easy, but necessary. i want to be able to receive all the love Papa has for me! I receive your blessing! Always wonderful writing that I look forward to reading. Would make a great book!Sandy https://www.blogger.com/profile/00768557866852817644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488440003663888291.post-57113956636943816152013-04-27T04:10:25.351-07:002013-04-27T04:10:25.351-07:00It seems Christians are especially guilty of tryin...It seems Christians are especially guilty of trying to hide our wounds. Failing to care for a physical cut can lead to infection; ignoring our spiritual and emotional wounds can be just as detrimental. Excellent post, Joan.<br />Blessings!<br />Pam at <a href="http://www.pameladwilliams.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">2 Encourage</a><br />Pam Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430692684579547400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488440003663888291.post-26788429410085136422013-04-26T18:36:26.960-07:002013-04-26T18:36:26.960-07:00What a wonderful word for 'V'! It sounds l...What a wonderful word for 'V'! It sounds like you have a green thumb! I'm envious! I struggle so hard with the rose bushes left to me by the house's previous owners. They are so difficult to care for. If the bugs don't eat them then black spot gets them. Faith Laceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03190674174408336747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488440003663888291.post-92113593910817101912013-04-26T18:10:56.697-07:002013-04-26T18:10:56.697-07:00Im thankful, so very thankful to have been able ma...Im thankful, so very thankful to have been able many times to feel Fathers love. If you had asked me 6 yrs ago if I had ever felt His love in a very real way, I wouldn't have known what it felt like. Thanks for the short time I had to sit under your teaching and Ruth's and Shirley's , and so many others that helped open my spiritual eyes to so much! I miss you all so much! I love you Joanie, thanks for writing this. <3 Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670427073374501925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488440003663888291.post-86351488976381338512013-04-25T13:16:12.332-07:002013-04-25T13:16:12.332-07:00Thank you for your encouragement, Mare. I'd lo...Thank you for your encouragement, Mare. I'd love to visit. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328272112554484076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488440003663888291.post-16750226006151029342013-04-25T13:08:32.419-07:002013-04-25T13:08:32.419-07:00I love the analogy of the vineyard. Such a nice b...I love the analogy of the vineyard. Such a nice blog, dedicated to spreading the Word. I love finding other believers in the blogosphere. :-) I write about my life/family/struggles, but spiritual issues as well. Ultimately, I want my blog to honor God. Come visit, it you'd like: <br /> <a href="http://adventuresintheballpark.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">from The Dugout</a>Marianne (Mare) Baker Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663143060069193124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488440003663888291.post-86024930121189393502013-04-24T13:23:38.343-07:002013-04-24T13:23:38.343-07:00Thank you for the reminder, Joan. Very timely for ...Thank you for the reminder, Joan. Very timely for me.Pam Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430692684579547400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488440003663888291.post-75022234813567346182013-04-24T13:13:57.747-07:002013-04-24T13:13:57.747-07:00You may get tired, but you never give up. You fol...You may get tired, but you never give up. You follow Him so hard that you keep me in the race, too. What a joy that He has told us that He hears and answers. Love you. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328272112554484076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488440003663888291.post-23780218534482186442013-04-24T13:12:12.756-07:002013-04-24T13:12:12.756-07:00It blesses me to be able to bless you, Angie! I wi...It blesses me to be able to bless you, Angie! I wish I could do more and more and more. Miss you so.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328272112554484076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488440003663888291.post-3190276573419186452013-04-24T13:11:18.822-07:002013-04-24T13:11:18.822-07:00Thank you, Pam. Your gifts bless me as well. Isn&#...Thank you, Pam. Your gifts bless me as well. Isn't He good to us? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328272112554484076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488440003663888291.post-86022173927891751372013-04-24T12:38:04.630-07:002013-04-24T12:38:04.630-07:00Thank you for visiting, Sylvia. I look forward to ...Thank you for visiting, Sylvia. I look forward to reading you as well. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328272112554484076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488440003663888291.post-29382549679197223342013-04-24T12:37:18.315-07:002013-04-24T12:37:18.315-07:00Thank you, Brianna. That was a very freeing revel...Thank you, Brianna. That was a very freeing revelation to me. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328272112554484076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488440003663888291.post-11946977093839517642013-04-24T09:28:37.560-07:002013-04-24T09:28:37.560-07:00Good "T" post! New follower here. I'...Good "T" post! New follower here. I'm stopping by from the "A to Z" challenge and I look forward to visiting again.<br /> <br />Sylvia<br />http://www.writinginwonderland.blogspot.com/<br />Sylvia Neyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09700149683391617521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488440003663888291.post-10776496943454061952013-04-23T18:36:31.161-07:002013-04-23T18:36:31.161-07:00It's not how much we trust. It's whom we t...<i>It's not how much we trust. It's whom we trust.</i><br />Very well said! Faith Laceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03190674174408336747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488440003663888291.post-77005647419548829942013-04-22T17:52:47.698-07:002013-04-22T17:52:47.698-07:00Thank you God - Your love never disappoints or fad...Thank you God - Your love never disappoints or fades or goes away.Sandy https://www.blogger.com/profile/00768557866852817644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488440003663888291.post-3165501449619943892013-04-22T17:48:05.273-07:002013-04-22T17:48:05.273-07:00So encouraging -makes me want to try even harder a...So encouraging -makes me want to try even harder and not give up, as I am wont to do...<br />Sandy https://www.blogger.com/profile/00768557866852817644noreply@blogger.com