tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post1752649976129987656..comments2024-02-07T05:18:00.419-05:00Comments on Homespun Devotions: Gentle Joy Shares A Christmas MiracleCherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-53402400882113245452019-12-20T17:52:23.114-05:002019-12-20T17:52:23.114-05:00Thank you. He promises to meet our needs and it is...Thank you. He promises to meet our needs and it is wonderful that He always does... sometimes in very unexpected ways. Thank you for your comment. :) Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-73503561643889985552019-12-20T17:51:36.098-05:002019-12-20T17:51:36.098-05:00You're right, it can be hard to accept gifts f...You're right, it can be hard to accept gifts from others and it feels so much nicer to be the giver rather than the receiver, but oh, what a blessing we would have missed if we let our pride stand in the way of letting others bless us! It was precious and is such a good memory. Thank you for your sweet comment. :) Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-36988260826701403032019-12-20T17:46:43.252-05:002019-12-20T17:46:43.252-05:00Thank you for your encouragement... I'm so gla...Thank you for your encouragement... I'm so glad you visited. :) Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-29979461172296255472019-12-17T23:39:24.963-05:002019-12-17T23:39:24.963-05:00Yes, amen!Yes, amen!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-62033930491761350732019-12-17T17:21:15.619-05:002019-12-17T17:21:15.619-05:00Beautiful story of God's working in our lives ...Beautiful story of God's working in our lives and the lives of others when we have a need. Wise Heartedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13890246183434576719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-53726398405008243472019-12-13T22:43:18.841-05:002019-12-13T22:43:18.841-05:00Thank you so much for sharing your story, too, swe...Thank you so much for sharing your story, too, sweet friend! That is wonderful how the people of God rallied behind you and your husband and were such a blessing to you. God is so faithful to work through the hands and feet of His children to meet the needs of others. God bless you, dear Karen!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-34915694702733213122019-12-13T16:12:48.585-05:002019-12-13T16:12:48.585-05:00Such a beautiful story! It can be so hard to acce...Such a beautiful story! It can be so hard to accept gifts from others. We were in a similar situation when my husband was in seminary and basically his entire tuition was provided for by God's people moved to help pay. It is a very humbling position to be in, but one that blesses the giver who is moving according to the Lord's movement in them. Thanks so much for sharing!<br /><br />And thank you Cheryl for hosting this wonderful series!Karen Del Tattohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12534510202288836694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-77422704181755497962019-12-13T10:37:03.708-05:002019-12-13T10:37:03.708-05:00Yes, indeed, Victor! It is always a great joy to ...Yes, indeed, Victor! It is always a great joy to see her photos, and this story was so encouraging. I love reading and hearing about the faithfulness of our God! May He bless you today!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-77618368764769616512019-12-13T05:46:13.683-05:002019-12-13T05:46:13.683-05:00A wonderful story and great photos too.
God bless...A wonderful story and great photos too.<br /><br />God bless.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-78282763792049023302019-12-12T08:37:54.574-05:002019-12-12T08:37:54.574-05:00God has been faithful and that is even more obviou...God has been faithful and that is even more obvious in looking back. It is a good reminder to me of trusting Him fully in the current difficulties as they arise. Thank you for your comment. :) Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-73533158108860066762019-12-12T08:36:21.969-05:002019-12-12T08:36:21.969-05:00Sandi, I have tears in response to your "wow&...Sandi, I have tears in response to your "wow"s about my precious son and what God has done/is doing in his life. Thank you so much. :) Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-54409236363678093492019-12-12T01:01:20.057-05:002019-12-12T01:01:20.057-05:00Amen, and amen, sweet sister! This testimony is s...Amen, and amen, sweet sister! This testimony is so powerful, and I think we all desperately needed to read it right now. God is so faithful! Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-28820348528664867432019-12-12T01:00:36.987-05:002019-12-12T01:00:36.987-05:00Isn't that amazing? God is SO faithful, and t...Isn't that amazing? God is SO faithful, and to read of a miraculous testimony like this just reinforces and proves that once again. Thank you so much for visiting here and also going over to visit with Gentle Joy. It is much appreciated! Merry Christmas!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-89198700836735147032019-12-12T00:59:18.653-05:002019-12-12T00:59:18.653-05:00Life can surely be so difficult. May the Lord sup...Life can surely be so difficult. May the Lord supply all of your needs according to His riches in glory, Laura. Much love to you.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-82066652396042829142019-12-11T21:22:08.374-05:002019-12-11T21:22:08.374-05:00What a precious memory of the goodness of God. No ...What a precious memory of the goodness of God. No that's what Christmas is all about. ♥Debby Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499542865677173703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-26001840132665193672019-12-11T21:07:20.972-05:002019-12-11T21:07:20.972-05:00Laura... that is hard not to have a Christmas budg...Laura... that is hard not to have a Christmas budget... so glad you are praying, waiting on the Lord and working with your hands. May God bless your obedience in your walk with Him in this hard time. Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-25584168769944766392019-12-11T20:38:47.689-05:002019-12-11T20:38:47.689-05:00"...that “sick” son is now a healthy adult wh..."...that “sick” son is now a healthy adult who eats (a LOT), works hard at his job and has his own lawn business besides and though his voice remains a bit raspy, he talks just fine. He loves the Lord and has a tender heart for people and is a man I greatly respect."<br /><br />Wow...wow...wow. Tears of joy. Heading over to her blog right now! Thank you for sharing this, Cheryl!<br />Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08702620069148109246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-81733570856141278642019-12-11T18:58:33.747-05:002019-12-11T18:58:33.747-05:00I needed to read this. I have no Christmas budget ...I needed to read this. I have no Christmas budget this year. Praying, waiting patiently on the LORD and working with my hands.<br /><br />God bless you all!<br />LauraMrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-4113625331177691212019-12-11T15:32:36.015-05:002019-12-11T15:32:36.015-05:00Your comment brought tears to my eyes, Betsy. I s...Your comment brought tears to my eyes, Betsy. I started thinking how much is riding on our obedience and if we fail to be aware of those people God is laying on our hearts and minds, who will suffer because of that? My, it really touched my heart. I love your comment, too, Gentle Joy. It is comforting to know that strangers could be praying for us, too. Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-17168579431292098962019-12-11T15:30:01.207-05:002019-12-11T15:30:01.207-05:00Blessings to you, too, Martha! I hope you are enj...Blessings to you, too, Martha! I hope you are enjoying the Christmas season!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-53211279875375953092019-12-11T14:55:53.523-05:002019-12-11T14:55:53.523-05:00I am so glad you came and commented. I agree the s...I am so glad you came and commented. I agree the small kindnesses mean much.. especially to those who are walking in difficulty. My habit has long been to pray for people I see walking, at the store, or wherever... some may look sad or discouraged or just very busy and tired. One day, I realized that probably there are other people out there who do the same thing and maybe God had prompted someone else to pray for me too! That thought sure helped me and I took comfort in it in hard times. I love how God uses us to bless others... and it sure is precious when He also uses others to bless us. Thank you. :) Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-88198965548849711542019-12-11T14:50:06.991-05:002019-12-11T14:50:06.991-05:00My heart was touched in remembering that Christmas... My heart was touched in remembering that Christmas as well and the reminder of God's goodness then is helpful as we walk through other difficulties. God is good all of the time and He has shown it so many times even when we get weary in the problems of life. Thank you so much for your encouraging comment. :) Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-16826498645518036572019-12-11T14:43:51.517-05:002019-12-11T14:43:51.517-05:00Thank you for the kind comment... it is encouragin...Thank you for the kind comment... it is encouraging. I hope you enjoy the blogs also. I find it precious that God takes those hard times and makes something beautiful out of them... even years later. :) Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-56365774165436314772019-12-11T14:41:43.355-05:002019-12-11T14:41:43.355-05:00It is a joy to see that son thriving and loving th...It is a joy to see that son thriving and loving the Lord. So true of the past, present and future... looking back now it is easy to see how God worked in so many ways to teach us even though at the time, things were very hard and discouraging. Thankfully, God gave joy even then, even when I wearied of the problems. Thank you for your encouraging words. :) Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-2439364762877623712019-12-11T11:56:29.638-05:002019-12-11T11:56:29.638-05:00This story truly blessed me today. Thank you for ...This story truly blessed me today. Thank you for sharing it with us. It is another reminder to me that small kindnesses are never forgotten and we need to be aware of the people God is laying on our hearts and minds.<br />Blessings,<br />BetsyBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.com