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Comment on Good-bye, Dede by Helena Engqvist

Helena Engqvist — Wed, 27 May 2009 19:43:43 +0000

The passing of Dede was a shock, but also a reflection about our lives to all of us close by. Dede was always a big smile, a hug and a prayer – and a lovely singer too. Now I am quite alone in the alto section and is so empty. God gave us an angel – and he probably needed a great singer in the alto section in his huge choir.

Comment on what have buying groceries, changing diapers and peeling vegetables got to do with creativity? by Pauline Wilson

Pauline Wilson — Tue, 19 May 2009 20:44:57 +0000

Thanks for your response, Alison! We must encourage each other to choose the truth instead of believing the lies we are told every day!

Comment on what have buying groceries, changing diapers and peeling vegetables got to do with creativity? by alison bariteau

alison bariteau — Tue, 19 May 2009 12:50:02 +0000

Such words of wisdom – words which “truly” liberate, because they give Divne value to and put Divine perspective on that which we have “been told” keeps us imprisoned, or keeps us from being emancipated. But look at the mess it’s all causing….broken homes, broken hearts, broken kids… Because Society has swallowed the “profanity” pill – “treating as meaningless, that which is freighted with meaning…regarding as mere triviality what is really a divine design”. It all starts in our thought life…..do we see it through the eyes of the status quo, or through the eyes of our Divine Designer?

Comment on Good-bye, Dede by Dirk Bouma

Dirk Bouma — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:34:25 +0000

Did not Dede’s face always carry a smile, her ways a warmth and joy? We will miss her, looking forward to the day we meet again.

Comment on Good-bye, Dede by Magda Pretorius

Magda Pretorius — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:36:17 +0000

I am sad to hear about Dede, but she will be always remembered.

Comment on Good-bye, Dede by pauline jeffries

pauline jeffries — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:14:55 +0000

Its hard to believe that we will not see that lovely smiling face again. The laughter, the joy and ecouragement that Dede brought into the lives of so many will stay forever. God sent us an angel, and I feel honoured to have been a friend of a woman that shone a bright light all around her. Her faith, her love of the Lord and her love of life will stay in my heart forever.

Comment on Like a weaned child… by Pauline Wilson

Pauline Wilson — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:28:42 +0000

Thanks for this encouragement, Lynn!

Comment on Like a weaned child… by lynn potter

lynn potter — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 11:34:02 +0000

I too, enjoy writing to express myself. I love to journal and record walking with the passionate Lord of my life. This morning as I was moving through the Word waiting on the Lord, I came across Psalm 131 and realized that I had been intrigued by it on several occasions. (I write in my Bible and date the thoughts) I wanted to examine further teh “weaned child” because that seemed to be the foundaiton of the whole chapter and came across your writing. I want to say thank you for posting this wonderful piece. I have copied it and will read it many times again. I have never had children so this experience I must realize through the kindness and tenderness of the Holy Spirit. I am coming to believe in these hard global times that the “abundant life” Jesus speaks of is simply “rest in Him.” There is nothing greater. Blessings to you as you continue to write. May your fingers bring peace and joy to those who read your written words as they have done for me today! God bless you in all you do. P.S. the picture shown here is a great addition to the piece.

Comment on Why are we so emotionally fragile? by alison bariteau

alison bariteau — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 19:33:33 +0000

thanks Pauline – i did misunderstand the text. I love that way of putting it, that those other voices “were weak compared to His Father’s voice”. How we need to spend time with Him! God bless!

Comment on Why are we so emotionally fragile? by coastalreflections

coastalreflections — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 18:03:30 +0000

Thanks for this, Alison. I think Charles Simeon would have agreed with you – the four hours he daily spent with the Lord rooted him so deeply in the knowledge of God and in what He thought of him that the other voices – which obviously he did actually hear all around him – were weak compared to his Father’s voice. I like what you say about our emotions being subject to our spirit which receives strength from the Spirit of God.