tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819483478102148562.comments2010-02-06T07:00:01.700-08:00Set ApartBeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04333618209474980354noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819483478102148562.post-76200023624006028572010-02-06T07:00:01.700-08:002010-02-06T07:00:01.700-08:00Great point Becky! I enjoy how we think that once...Great point Becky! I enjoy how we think that once we've accomplished something, battled a sin, brought someone to the faith, etc. that we are doing really well. When, in all reality we are still sinners. We are silly humans :) But God is good!<br /><br />Thanks for commenting on my post. How have you been lady? The new year treating you well??SamanthaMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12014350925739126236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819483478102148562.post-91873118799706457802010-01-06T12:05:14.009-08:002010-01-06T12:05:14.009-08:00That's a hard lesson to learn, but oh what a w...That's a hard lesson to learn, but oh what a wonderful one! When it finally sunk in that my 'dreaming' was causing my discontentment I was so saddened. I had brought it all on myself! As single women in the church, we tend a lot to thing of 'when I get married some day' or 'who does God have for me' or 'this is my calling, so this is what I'll do' and so on. We forget that we are single for a reason. We work at the jobs we have for a reason. We are in all of life's conditions right now because God has ordained it. For us to wish for anything else than His best for us right now is selfish. Thanks for the reminder!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16967031034003844007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819483478102148562.post-1175802989409072982009-03-04T16:13:00.000-08:002009-03-04T16:13:00.000-08:00Replying to your comment:I always find it interest...Replying to your comment:<BR/>I always find it interesting that some people think of Lent as a taboo practice since it is known as a "Catholic thing." You are right, people would be surprised to know that other denominations celebrate it too. I'm glad you are also involved with Lent this year. It's a really good reminder. I sometimes wish I didn't continue doing the thing I gave up or stop implementing the thing that I did after the 40 days are up. Something to reflect upon for myself ;)<BR/><BR/>Replying to your post:<BR/>Awesome post! I loved reading it the whole way through. I've been struggling with Christian non-fiction lately too. A lot of it leaves me feeling completely inadequate, uneasy, at a loss for what to do next, etc. And not that these things are necessarily bad because they can be pointing to something wrong in me, but sometimes the book just doesn't share Jesus enough, doesn't flow with the love that scripture has. I wouldn't think God would want me to go away from every book I read feeling helpless! I shall have to check out Beth Moore's books.<BR/><BR/>I get discouraged sometimes when I think about eternity, not for my sake, but for all those around me who are not yet saved. Indeed, to spend eternity away from the Lord would be unbearable... I know so many that do not yet know Jesus and it makes me hurt. And even just thinking about the state of the Church, especially in America, makes me think we are not ready for Jesus' return. But I'm trying to be more optimistic and see all the good things.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad God revealed to you a new way to survey the Cross recently :) That IS always such a blessing. I'm glad you were able to pay attention to His tugging.<BR/><BR/>I hope you continue to see the benefit of not complaining! If I stopped complaining for 40 days... I think my life would like quite different lol!! Perhaps I should try it ;)<BR/><BR/>Again, a wonderful post, sorry for writing a letter back to you lol!<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>SamanthaSamanthaMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12014350925739126236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819483478102148562.post-86006777791359121042009-02-10T22:22:00.000-08:002009-02-10T22:22:00.000-08:00Hay! I need you in July... :) But I will understan...Hay! I need you in July... :) But I will understand if you can't. :( A whole city fulll of orphans is PROBABLY a little more important. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819483478102148562.post-31852663539233534982009-02-09T15:31:00.000-08:002009-02-09T15:31:00.000-08:00What a wonderful opportunity though (: I met some...What a wonderful opportunity though (: I met some men from Rwanda who were there when the genocide was happening, their families were killed. It was amazing to see their testimony of faith amongst all of what they've gone through.<BR/>Will be praying!SamanthaMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12014350925739126236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819483478102148562.post-53559298610705493482009-01-22T12:51:00.000-08:002009-01-22T12:51:00.000-08:00Closets probably wouldn't cost too much (: hope yo...Closets probably wouldn't cost too much (: hope you both enjoy!! :DSamanthaMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12014350925739126236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819483478102148562.post-12989901844732594872009-01-13T09:51:00.000-08:002009-01-13T09:51:00.000-08:00I think the best stories are those that have God s...I think the best stories are those that have God saturated throughout (: So it's not a bad catch 22 to have at all!<BR/><BR/>I am currently listening to Phil Wickham right now :) I love the song you posted!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the tip about Derek Webb's song. It's beautiful indeed!SamanthaMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12014350925739126236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819483478102148562.post-269133182471582662009-01-12T16:11:00.001-08:002009-01-12T16:11:00.001-08:00And by a flying on the wall, I meant a fly on the ...And by a flying on the wall, I meant a fly on the wall ;) haha! Typos :DSamanthaMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12014350925739126236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819483478102148562.post-10680979661325572232009-01-12T16:11:00.000-08:002009-01-12T16:11:00.000-08:00I am but a flying on the wall, skimming through bl...I am but a flying on the wall, skimming through blogs. But I must say that this post in particular has caught my attention. I'm going through many similar things, fully giving my life over to Jesus (as if it was ever really mine), not being able to place my finger on an AHA! moment, but knowing there was one, understanding that what God has for me out there, is more than what I ever imagined.<BR/><BR/>I love the way you write. Your passion, your zeal. Keep truckin' along for God, the rewards, either in this life or the next, are amazing =)SamanthaMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12014350925739126236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819483478102148562.post-72448808872082809972008-12-07T03:40:00.000-08:002008-12-07T03:40:00.000-08:00I'm still on "Eclipse" and it is starting to annoy...I'm still on "Eclipse" and it is starting to annoy me.Katie Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844778170761632779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819483478102148562.post-56375623186924692202008-10-30T19:02:00.000-07:002008-10-30T19:02:00.000-07:00I read it! I wish I was busy! I am so bored! I am ...I read it! I wish I was busy! I am so bored! I am enjoying my time with my baby Andrew!Tremaine Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12543410045958551449noreply@blogger.com