tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post4179777433625258076..comments2024-03-27T04:44:56.042-04:00Comments on A Word of Encouragement: Your Appointed TimeLaura Hodges Poolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922456545952355890noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-65834215532748603022014-03-08T13:48:15.148-05:002014-03-08T13:48:15.148-05:00Thanks, Vanessa. I'm glad you were blessed by ...Thanks, Vanessa. I'm glad you were blessed by the blog. I look forward to learning more about your writing journey. God bless you.Laura Hodges Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922456545952355890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-53245818829984828412014-03-08T13:47:31.233-05:002014-03-08T13:47:31.233-05:00Thanks for the encouragement, TC. You're alway...Thanks for the encouragement, TC. You're always a blessing to me. Laura Hodges Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922456545952355890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-59034712560377486842014-03-07T19:11:22.822-05:002014-03-07T19:11:22.822-05:00Enjoyed reading. My first time. I can feel the war...Enjoyed reading. My first time. I can feel the warmth of your spirit and love for God. I am now exactly where you described in this blog: writing my first book - almost finished -and researching publishing options. I am excited to began this phase of my life. I always "research" those who follow me before automatucally following back. You are a defjnite follow :-). Much grace and peace to you. I look forward to reading more.Vanessanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-11084871649126529992014-02-27T13:09:51.422-05:002014-02-27T13:09:51.422-05:00I pray God opens doors for you and guides you as y...I pray God opens doors for you and guides you as you endeavor to bring glory to His name through your writings. <br />I don't understand God's timing or ways, but I trust them. <br />I'm learning that when God puts something in your heart, it will be accomplished, it just might not be when or how you originally think. <br />Keep drawing close to God and don't loose your passion and determination. You do have a wonderful gift, you're such an encouragement to me and many others. <br />God bless.TC Aveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01686886257486186821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-10707707724521698662014-02-26T21:46:27.394-05:002014-02-26T21:46:27.394-05:00Thanks, Cathy. I know what you mean about distract...Thanks, Cathy. I know what you mean about distractions. Sometimes life feels like one big distraction! I'm trying to plan for Blue Ridge this year. It will be my first time. I've heard a lot of good things about it, so I'm looking forward to going. Hope to see you there! Thanks for stopping by and sharing. God bless.Laura Hodges Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922456545952355890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-14780671284318200252014-02-26T21:44:12.596-05:002014-02-26T21:44:12.596-05:00I have said a prayer for you, Connie, and have add...I have said a prayer for you, Connie, and have added you to my prayer journal. I will continue to pray for God to work in your life and show you his mercy and comfort. Please stay in touch. I'd love to know how you're doing. God bless you.Laura Hodges Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922456545952355890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-91033329983156869882014-02-26T21:41:36.551-05:002014-02-26T21:41:36.551-05:00Thanks, Katy. Conferences can be very motivating i...Thanks, Katy. Conferences can be very motivating in the weeks that follow, but you're right. Satan loves to pull you back down. I'll be praying for you. Laura Hodges Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922456545952355890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-82070563398259219652014-02-26T15:27:28.662-05:002014-02-26T15:27:28.662-05:00Beautiful pictures, Laura. I may try to go next ye...Beautiful pictures, Laura. I may try to go next year but I'm usually saving up for Blue Ridge at the same time. :) I know how you feel. I returned home from last year's conference determined to follow through on a few writing commitments. I, however, unknowingly fell for one of the enemy's most strategic moves: distraction. I'm thankful to see things clearly now and I'm moving ahead! Your post was pure inspiration. :) Cathy Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387472095598640704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-60185682910404903262014-02-26T14:59:33.981-05:002014-02-26T14:59:33.981-05:00Dear Laura, I found your writing very encouraging....Dear Laura, I found your writing very encouraging. I felt the warmth of your relationship with the Savior in your writing. I am in need of prayer. I am a 62 yr. old grandmother who has become homebound due to a life-long disability, two bouts of cancer, and have found myself discouraged for after many years of knowing Jesus as my Lord and Savior, I do not see the fruit of being His disciple in my life. Would you mind lifting my name before the LORD? I would be very grateful. <br /> Thanking you for allowing me an opportunity to rejoice in His gifts through your writing, <br /> Sincerely, Connie OwenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01606063900646496331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-17859181369847966812014-02-26T14:19:58.808-05:002014-02-26T14:19:58.808-05:00This is my favorite. Your description of the Cove ...This is my favorite. Your description of the Cove was incredible, and hibernating bears are my favorite, too. But, it's what you said about coming to the clearing, very well written. I have you to thank for pulling me into this. My prayer is this...I'm at a good place now because of the conference and the flu, and I believe I'm open to change and ready to be molded but know myself well enough to know that Satan is dancing around waiting for me to close my mind and stiffen up any day now. So I have to stay focused on God and allow Him to mold me, teach me to trust, and help me remain open to His ideas. Thanks for this timely post. katy brown glymphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13788734003540215476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-89308850728868816972014-02-26T13:35:44.876-05:002014-02-26T13:35:44.876-05:00You're welcome, Cindy. I'm so glad God gav...You're welcome, Cindy. I'm so glad God gave me the words to encourage you today. You're a wonderful writer, and I'm blessed to be your friend. God bless you.Laura Hodges Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922456545952355890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-57944069946087091382014-02-26T11:44:05.257-05:002014-02-26T11:44:05.257-05:00Thank you Laura…words I needed to hear today. Word...Thank you Laura…words I needed to hear today. Words to calm my heart and remind me who I write for. Thank you for leading the way and being my mentor. Thank you for always pointing back to the One who is the Living Word.My Little Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00875214430935109799noreply@blogger.com