tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post3266491633644581741..comments2024-03-27T04:44:56.042-04:00Comments on A Word of Encouragement: Guiding Principles for the Christian WriterLaura Hodges Poolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922456545952355890noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-67759453270040792582013-03-02T02:17:22.494-05:002013-03-02T02:17:22.494-05:00Hi Laura, I'm not a writer but I do blog and I...Hi Laura, I'm not a writer but I do blog and I found your post very encouraging. Knowing Christian writers are in prayer over their work is really nice to hear. I often pray over my posts as well.<br /><br />I'm visiting from Faith Filled Friday. :)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13105571098810204461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-9929108454798449642012-11-19T20:01:14.374-05:002012-11-19T20:01:14.374-05:00Thanks, Heather. This subject has come up a lot la...Thanks, Heather. This subject has come up a lot lately, which is why I shared it again on Twitter. Satan loves to attack Christian writers and try to make us feel worthless. That's usually when God is working mightily through us. We just have to persevere. I'm so glad you stopped by and were encouraged. God bless you.Laura Hodges Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922456545952355890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-20731001624100001782012-11-17T22:47:40.255-05:002012-11-17T22:47:40.255-05:00Great post! I rarely remember to think about the f...Great post! I rarely remember to think about the fact that, as Christian writers, Satan loves to make us feel we're not making a difference. We're not doing anything worthwhile. And yet, if we're obeying God, we are. Great reminder today.Heather Day Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353914883176152555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-36084474884327529732012-06-27T22:22:42.704-04:002012-06-27T22:22:42.704-04:00You're welcome. Thanks for your encouraging co...You're welcome. Thanks for your encouraging comment. Always look forward to hearing from you. God bless.Laura Hodges Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922456545952355890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-50422126765285854122012-06-27T22:21:53.861-04:002012-06-27T22:21:53.861-04:00God multiplies our efforts for His kingdom. Keep p...God multiplies our efforts for His kingdom. Keep praying and keep up the good work!Laura Hodges Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922456545952355890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-8904835337315256222012-06-16T10:18:35.844-04:002012-06-16T10:18:35.844-04:00Thank you once again for linking an inspiring and ...Thank you once again for linking an inspiring and helpful post to Scripture Sunday this week. I am so enjoying reading your posts Laura.Wendy @ ECTaShttp://www.each-card-tells-a-story.blogspot.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-28963876076159289872012-05-11T04:23:34.580-04:002012-05-11T04:23:34.580-04:00Thank you for this post. I pray about what I blog ...Thank you for this post. I pray about what I blog and pray that even if I don't really know what I am doing, God will use it, the way He multiplied the bread and fish! Patsy from <br><a href="http://patsypat.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">HeARTworks</a>HeARTworkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14953317888563627979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-75212009114509099932012-05-08T15:15:09.628-04:002012-05-08T15:15:09.628-04:00Thank you, Gail. I appreciate the prayers. I love ...Thank you, Gail. I appreciate the prayers. I love when someone says they're praying for me. I'll take all I can get!! God bless you while you're doing the Lord's work in Hungary! You're in my prayers.Laura Hodges Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922456545952355890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-46613514962299922232012-05-08T15:14:00.607-04:002012-05-08T15:14:00.607-04:00You're welcome. Thanks for stopping by, Lori.You're welcome. Thanks for stopping by, Lori.Laura Hodges Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922456545952355890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-89687918472312295412012-05-04T17:31:05.306-04:002012-05-04T17:31:05.306-04:00Every bit of this was great advice, Laura. Thanks ...Every bit of this was great advice, Laura. Thanks for sharing this on B&BB at Bible Love Notes. It was a good boost to me and I know it will bless everyone who reads it. Amen!<br />I'm praying that your writing and your walk with the Lord will be especially blessed this week.Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17462629145629813283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-62423692228190368902012-05-04T13:37:15.890-04:002012-05-04T13:37:15.890-04:00Laura,
Thanks for the reminder that writing is no...Laura,<br /><br />Thanks for the reminder that writing is not always easy, convenient, or painless. I'm so thankful we have the words of our Lord to encourage us: "Except a kernel of wheat fall to the ground and die, it cannot bear fruit." Blessings on you and your writing. May it bear much fruit. Visiting from BLN.Lori Hatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11675180460653949981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-70676439784423015102012-04-18T13:10:30.176-04:002012-04-18T13:10:30.176-04:00Thanks, Shanda. I'm amazed you started writing...Thanks, Shanda. I'm amazed you started writing that recently. I've read your blog, and it's great. Whether you're writing for publication or to reach those through your blog, your work is the same. You're reaching people for Christ.Laura Hodges Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922456545952355890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-34872453547004702462012-04-18T13:08:31.855-04:002012-04-18T13:08:31.855-04:00Thanks, Kelly, for your kind comments. I'm so ...Thanks, Kelly, for your kind comments. I'm so glad you are a follower now. I look forward to getting to know you better. Publishing is a tough business, but we have to persevere. God bless.Laura Hodges Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922456545952355890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-89823489616637037622012-04-17T21:56:45.137-04:002012-04-17T21:56:45.137-04:00Laura,
I am not a writer and only began writing a...Laura, <br />I am not a writer and only began writing a year and a half ago when I began blogging. Yet, I feel God has blessed me in so many ways. I admire many of you with the skills to get published and am taking advice from you and others to use my writings to glorify God.Shandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14337476167174497223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-30247155915585384612012-04-17T07:09:45.650-04:002012-04-17T07:09:45.650-04:00I'm new to the writing world. I've already...I'm new to the writing world. I've already felt a few of those stings, but I do know that if this book is meant to be published, it will be. Simple as that (ok, I tell myself that...) and if not, then I'll write another one and go from there. I'm so glad I found your blog through Shanda's site! A very enthusiastic new follower :) ~KellyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14126126437976274614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-88159074492926750352012-04-16T21:19:31.224-04:002012-04-16T21:19:31.224-04:00Yes, that's it exactly! Even if what you write...Yes, that's it exactly! Even if what you write only touches one person, you're doing God's work. Also, regular blogging will improve your skills, so hang in there. It's given me a focused deadline and immediate feedback that I don't get with articles or book manuscripts...I love Joni! She's so inspiring. Thanks so much for stopping by.Laura Hodges Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922456545952355890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-86836760134604717202012-04-16T14:52:34.699-04:002012-04-16T14:52:34.699-04:00I am by no means a writer, and just started bloggi...I am by no means a writer, and just started blogging, but already I get what you are saying. I write and rewrite and am not sure if anyone will even read what I write. But it's therapeutic to get the words out, and usually they are words that God puts on my heart to write, so I tell myself regardless if many or just one reads, I pray that, that one needs to hear what I had to say. And is encouraged.<br />Love the quote by Joni Eareckson Tada.Alecia Simerskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17930051713213737724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-52491667053420223182012-04-15T14:50:20.872-04:002012-04-15T14:50:20.872-04:00Thanks for sharing your experience. I used to thin...Thanks for sharing your experience. I used to think I was the only one who struggled, until I started hearing from other writers. Submitting to God is the only way to live and write! God bless you in your writing. I hope you stop by again and keep me posted on your journey.Laura Hodges Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922456545952355890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-67602362812032636042012-04-15T14:47:03.032-04:002012-04-15T14:47:03.032-04:00Thanks, Joy. I'm glad you were encouraged by m...Thanks, Joy. I'm glad you were encouraged by my post. You're right. God helps us express what He wants us to share with others. Blessings in your writing journey. I look forward to hearing from you in the future.Laura Hodges Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922456545952355890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-26829981457523827302012-04-14T17:01:25.947-04:002012-04-14T17:01:25.947-04:00Laura, I so share your heart with this post and as...Laura, I so share your heart with this post and as a woman just starting with my Christian writing ministry (I too have been published in secular places), your points here are well-taken encouragement to my soul. Thank you for taking the time to write and to encourage! It's funny how sometimes you think "This post is great!" and it doesn't get very much play. Then other days, you dash it off thinking it isn't as good as it could be, and like you said, it gets a great deal of "air time." I'm always amazed. We need to submit each day to the Lord....and our keyboards, too! <br /><br />Blessings,<br />JeannetteJeannette Duwehttp://www.theironingboard.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-45884479552667051442012-04-14T14:41:14.154-04:002012-04-14T14:41:14.154-04:00it really inspires me to read encouraging words fr...it really inspires me to read encouraging words from Christian writers like you. Although I just write blog articles where I share my faith and my everyday life.<br /><br />English is not my mother language and sometimes it is very difficult to express what I really want to share. But, when I pray, God always help. You are right.joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01967082323112519657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-27915167056074777592012-04-13T15:59:00.732-04:002012-04-13T15:59:00.732-04:00Thanks so much, Kristi! I appreciate your kind com...Thanks so much, Kristi! I appreciate your kind comments, the retweet, and FB post. I'm glad you stopped by and were encouraged! I look forward to hearing from you again in the future. God bless your writing.Laura Hodges Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922456545952355890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-54312807518786376712012-04-13T15:55:59.936-04:002012-04-13T15:55:59.936-04:00Thanks, Hallee. I've discovered it's a com...Thanks, Hallee. I've discovered it's a common agony amongst writers. God is good and always delivers, despite my shortcomings!Laura Hodges Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922456545952355890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-28104362889367202932012-04-13T15:52:37.554-04:002012-04-13T15:52:37.554-04:00Thanks, Glenda. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Yes, ...Thanks, Glenda. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Yes, I was at bootcamp. I thought I recognized your name and face. I tried to go through the roster when I got home, but it has taken me a while to connect names and faces and try to catch up with the other attendees. Maybe we'll see each other next year. I'm glad we've gotten acquainted online!Laura Hodges Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922456545952355890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-2030935336878641632012-04-13T15:45:47.129-04:002012-04-13T15:45:47.129-04:00Laura, were you at Boot Camp 2012? If so, we wer...Laura, were you at Boot Camp 2012? If so, we were there together. Sorry we missed each other. Great post today!glendamills.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03794813758602414805noreply@blogger.com