tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post5226861571909473285..comments2024-03-28T11:22:57.871-07:00Comments on InScribe Writers Online: Placing My Ordinary Life Before God by Sharon EspesethTracy Krausshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066853243062725525noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-1648547036937001142020-08-30T11:58:33.560-07:002020-08-30T11:58:33.560-07:00What an interesting post. I thank god for even lit...What an interesting post. I thank god for even little things like my Cat, Athena. She has such a cute little voice and beautiful eyes of jade. I love the deep gold bands in her fur coat too.<br /><br />I love when I pick up distant stations on the radio without the aid of landline or satellite. It's been my life long passion.Bruce Atchison - authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16956436260379779297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-86242250486796210522019-08-20T22:06:28.213-07:002019-08-20T22:06:28.213-07:00I am blessed to know that you found inspiration in...I am blessed to know that you found inspiration in my story, Sandi, as I do in your stories also. You always get us going on thoughts we didn’t even know we had. Blessings and appreciation.Sharon Espesethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13013272853384312117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-14538462098106315992019-08-20T22:04:33.507-07:002019-08-20T22:04:33.507-07:00There's lots of meat that deserves chewing in ...There's lots of meat that deserves chewing in Romans Chapter 12 in any version, but somehow The Message really speaks to me in a fresh way in this passage. I smiled at your comment about the “tasty jam and gem filled post.” I hear the writing in you, as always. Sharon Espesethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13013272853384312117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-58054054710562493522019-08-20T21:53:16.520-07:002019-08-20T21:53:16.520-07:00My husband doesn’t drive a semi, but I know what y...My husband doesn’t drive a semi, but I know what you’re saying! As for grace, I am reminded of an old hymn by Annie J. Flint that starts out, "He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater; He sendeth more strength . . .” Beautiful message. Thanks for sharing your encouraging thoughts.Sharon Espesethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13013272853384312117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-7209792393204296782019-08-20T20:55:06.342-07:002019-08-20T20:55:06.342-07:00You are right, Melissa. Thanks. Doing things “over...You are right, Melissa. Thanks. Doing things “over the top” isn’t required to show our love and commitment. <br />Sharon Espesethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13013272853384312117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-22458784526747656792019-08-19T05:21:04.506-07:002019-08-19T05:21:04.506-07:00Thanks for your posts that are always inspiring, S...Thanks for your posts that are always inspiring, Sharon. How great that you see God in your everyday life and circumstances. And I'm so glad Hank was up to making jam! Particularly meaningful for me was your comment: "At this point, I find it difficult to make long-range plans for life or for writing, but I trust the One who promises that he has plans for each of us." Sandi Somershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03097011585168805837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-25890728479839495392019-08-18T20:53:24.348-07:002019-08-18T20:53:24.348-07:00I love the Romans 12:1 in the Msg as well. Thanks ...I love the Romans 12:1 in the Msg as well. Thanks for this tasty jam and gem filled post!Jocelyn Fairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15767357831759356035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-76005858993478356402019-08-13T10:36:17.634-07:002019-08-13T10:36:17.634-07:00This is such a great teaching post. I got so much ...This is such a great teaching post. I got so much out of it. I especially relate to the part about taking my hands off of the steering wheel. Since my husband is a semi driver (and I regularly complain about it!) the steering wheel part speaks even louder to me ;) Life's stresses really can and do crowd in; you are living in such grace. I know that doesn't mean it's easy. Thank you for sharing this though.Gloria Lynn Guesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14144091313075005581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-53013841715808783752019-08-11T08:38:31.450-07:002019-08-11T08:38:31.450-07:00There are times when the simple things in life are...There are times when the simple things in life are the biggest blessings to others and to us. Great message.Melissa Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05180284059716992887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-65261138191915968432019-08-11T07:33:51.893-07:002019-08-11T07:33:51.893-07:00Thank you, Brenda, for that prayer on behalf of my...Thank you, Brenda, for that prayer on behalf of my writing--"that spaces for writing will open" and that I would learn to recognize and use those moments. I’m chuckling at your phrase, “Madam Martha’s jam making heart.” That’s a good one.<br />Sharon Espesethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13013272853384312117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-16922184225872819812019-08-11T05:09:22.482-07:002019-08-11T05:09:22.482-07:00Beautiful! I do like Eugene Peterson's wording...Beautiful! I do like Eugene Peterson's wording on that verse. Makes it so every day, so 'right where we are'. Sharon, your love and care for your husband shines so brightly in this post. I pray for continued grace and strength for the 'caregiver' too. And, may spaces for writing open in those unexpected moments so that your writerly heart may flourish just as well as Madam Martha's jam making heart. :) Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-41738777204564887692019-08-10T23:11:14.579-07:002019-08-10T23:11:14.579-07:00 Thanks, Alan. I hadn’t thought of that. Lately, I... Thanks, Alan. I hadn’t thought of that. Lately, I’ve been trying to do “the next right thing.” I am thankful that God hears and answers prayers.<br />Sharon Espesethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13013272853384312117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-31991257351313091222019-08-10T17:54:39.040-07:002019-08-10T17:54:39.040-07:00Like Mary and Martha, you Sharon, have a servants&...Like Mary and Martha, you Sharon, have a servants' heart. There are times when tasks must be attended to and done well without fanfare. Your heart shines through with outpouring love in this message my friend.Alan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01192838076987472527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-81723760215038512982019-08-10T13:10:41.287-07:002019-08-10T13:10:41.287-07:00Thanks, Tracy. I am happy that you picked up a cle...Thanks, Tracy. I am happy that you picked up a clear, but unspoken, message from my story. May God bless you as well.<br />Sharon Espesethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13013272853384312117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-87206579277082863462019-08-10T09:00:12.120-07:002019-08-10T09:00:12.120-07:00Sharon, your words really touched my heart. Doing ...Sharon, your words really touched my heart. Doing the 'simple' everyday things as to the Lord is the key to contentment, I think... Nothing is too insignificant and nothing escapes his notice. i really loved this post. God bless you!Tracy Krausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066853243062725525noreply@blogger.com