tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115654094121749505.post3521009850831767352..comments2023-10-29T10:08:52.452-05:00Comments on God is Sovereign: Dead WoodAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18355324478827826300noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115654094121749505.post-37223884980865574882009-10-07T00:42:57.675-05:002009-10-07T00:42:57.675-05:00Dear friend, Andrea,
I have been away a long time,...Dear friend, Andrea,<br />I have been away a long time, and it is only these past few days that I have begun revisiting by my friends' blogs. What a delight to visit yours and realize you have a new title, and many new things on your blog. A Feast of Light! Wow, how it sparks so much hope inside of me.<br /><br />This post is so timely. I only know too well about the silent destruction that termites can do.<br /><br />Dead wood... wormwood... so many spiritual implications.<br /><br />Thank you for this post, and I want you to know that I do have fond thoughts of you and our blog friendship. Hope you find time to drop by my blog place one of these days.<br /><br />Love<br />LidjCrown of Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993686012020045284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115654094121749505.post-84186371663259452482009-10-04T02:38:15.581-05:002009-10-04T02:38:15.581-05:00I'm missing you~
RebeccaI'm missing you~<br /><br />RebeccaRebecca Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662129266792835433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115654094121749505.post-36259022331834479262009-10-03T11:26:44.178-05:002009-10-03T11:26:44.178-05:00What a wonderful blog. Hopefully you know that you...What a wonderful blog. Hopefully you know that you have your own beautiful ministry happening here. <br />I'll be back for sure<br />Karen<br />Ladybug CreekKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323076493744748557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115654094121749505.post-44062722617464609082009-10-01T10:09:23.016-05:002009-10-01T10:09:23.016-05:00What a heartfelt post Andrea. We love old homes an...What a heartfelt post Andrea. We love old homes and have had the sweet blessing of restoring one home. Currently we are waiting and praying for our next nest, so I could feel the anticipation of the hardwood floors, woodwork and fireplaces as we search for our dream home. The parallel to our life was beautiful. Sweet blessings to you.Lorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16549959564253260558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115654094121749505.post-69751146354973141342009-09-27T08:34:05.485-05:002009-09-27T08:34:05.485-05:00Beautiful blog... Full of vintage and design. :) T...Beautiful blog... Full of vintage and design. :) Thank you!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05748161901485484298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115654094121749505.post-6715422978988400652009-09-26T15:54:16.029-05:002009-09-26T15:54:16.029-05:00Just found your great blog through Too Many Heartb...Just found your great blog through Too Many Heartbeats. So glad to meet you! I've added you as a friend :-)<br /><br />I'll be back soon to read up on your wonderful blog that glorifies God!Traci Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05868420770414629597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115654094121749505.post-38138354801280296202009-09-24T16:25:05.994-05:002009-09-24T16:25:05.994-05:00Years ago I read that little booklet: Fruits of th...Years ago I read that little booklet: Fruits of the Vine. It impacted me deeply. So does this post!<br /><br />You've got kean insight, my friend. Thank you for always leading us to higher ground.<br /><br />Blessings, prayers and hugs,<br />KathleenKathleen https://www.blogger.com/profile/05245926913888212148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115654094121749505.post-43429170542921862532009-09-23T23:09:57.220-05:002009-09-23T23:09:57.220-05:00One more thing...I just read the sidebar on your b...One more thing...I just read the sidebar on your blog...the quote about what Napolean said to Josephine...and I realized that my mother had read me that quote out of a book a couple years ago. She thought it was so precious. How funny to read it here...while she is on my mind. She would've loved this blog of yours!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01062976503824385733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115654094121749505.post-44506169360324236562009-09-23T23:06:03.808-05:002009-09-23T23:06:03.808-05:00This was such a beautiful, beautiful post and you ...This was such a beautiful, beautiful post and you have no idea how much I needed to read these words tonight. I suppose I could say that my dead wood was consuming me tonight and so I'd better go let the gardner in. Thank you for writing this. Your blog is so touching.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01062976503824385733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115654094121749505.post-49914539521781040792009-09-23T09:37:11.800-05:002009-09-23T09:37:11.800-05:00I always leave your post with my mind full of new ...I always leave your post with my mind full of new thoughts for the day, as always I feel uplifted. Enjoy your week. best wishes Julie.CAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115654094121749505.post-82177618201991899902009-09-22T08:46:27.217-05:002009-09-22T08:46:27.217-05:00I Love this, and you are so right, I also began to...I Love this, and you are so right, I also began to think while reading, most tree limbs rot from the inside out, and thats how most of them die and break. But with proper grooming, there will be new sprigs of growth, popping out from everywhere. Oh what a wonderful lesson you have given us today, thankkkkk youuuuu!<br />Once again I will ponder this for the day :)<br /><br />Have a beautifulllllllll and Blessssssed Week :)Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292404509675099875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115654094121749505.post-86697971246881047692009-09-21T17:13:49.067-05:002009-09-21T17:13:49.067-05:00Praise God! Andrea, this is an absolutely beautifu...Praise God! Andrea, this is an absolutely beautiful and inspirational post-one that I needed today! Thank you for always sharing God's love with us all:).<br /><br />Blessings dear friend,<br /><br />KimThe Victorian Parlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18390329658107649983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115654094121749505.post-17327882326723601442009-09-20T21:25:15.483-05:002009-09-20T21:25:15.483-05:00Your words.
Your concern.
Your love.
Have encou...Your words.<br /><br />Your concern.<br /><br />Your love.<br /><br />Have encouraged me.<br /><br />Sweet dreams.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03614103795909160503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115654094121749505.post-35754112082804610252009-09-20T01:48:29.236-05:002009-09-20T01:48:29.236-05:00Andrea, This post spoke to me in such a very spec...Andrea, This post spoke to me in such a very special way. Thank you so much for yeilding to what the Lord wanted you to write about. I feel it was especially for me. Hope you won't mind if I make a copy of it and post it on my refrigerator. Such a blessing...<br /><br />DebraDebrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16140046660664590895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115654094121749505.post-57913904476115652972009-09-19T21:09:15.237-05:002009-09-19T21:09:15.237-05:00Andrea,
I am so thankful for these words. And pra...Andrea,<br /><br />I am so thankful for these words. And praying that He will show me the "dead wood" that needs to be removed so that my walk with Him is always fruitful.<br /><br />Thank you for praying for my friend, Jill, and her mother. She was so touched by the response she received.<br /><br />Blessings to you,<br />JennJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17470564337562063124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115654094121749505.post-66548062947234932392009-09-19T19:16:24.421-05:002009-09-19T19:16:24.421-05:00I desire the fruit of an abundant life in Christ. ...I desire the fruit of an abundant life in Christ. Praying he continues to rid me of the "deadwood" in my flesh and spirit.<br /><br />peace~elaineelaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115654094121749505.post-12083652326048641802009-09-19T14:43:37.134-05:002009-09-19T14:43:37.134-05:00The Father is the gardener (or husbandman); isn...The Father is the gardener (or husbandman); isn't that fine!David C Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891468618584742601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115654094121749505.post-69063433309146291452009-09-19T09:42:23.529-05:002009-09-19T09:42:23.529-05:00Once again, you have blessed me. Andrea, have you ...Once again, you have blessed me. Andrea, have you given thought to writing a book? You are a gifted writer and I think your posts would make a lovely book.Joannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12268912691024764398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115654094121749505.post-4731328345295860242009-09-19T05:23:01.097-05:002009-09-19T05:23:01.097-05:00Often we appeal to the Good Shepherd and reject th...Often we appeal to the Good Shepherd and reject the Master Gardener. This was a timely reminder to welcome all that comes from our gracious and loving Heavenly Father. Thank you for being faithful to the direction of the Holy Spirit.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740950362293427086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115654094121749505.post-60808041031365683662009-09-19T00:58:14.774-05:002009-09-19T00:58:14.774-05:00Andrea.... Amen!!! :)
Thank you for these true, r...Andrea.... Amen!!! :) <br />Thank you for these true, rich and inspiring words!!! <br /><br />Bless you dear sister.<br /><br /><br />Love~ JenMrs. Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07167732479027498107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115654094121749505.post-32216566459185840282009-09-18T21:45:40.111-05:002009-09-18T21:45:40.111-05:00Yes, I'll pray for Chris and your daughter-in-...Yes, I'll pray for Chris and your daughter-in-law as they go to Niger. Bill just returned from South Africa and Uganda. God's moving - people there are dear. Keep us updated! (BIG hug)Pom Pomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01524994024698986829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115654094121749505.post-24408846906003332752009-09-18T20:55:32.750-05:002009-09-18T20:55:32.750-05:00Dearest Andrea,
"Please do not be dismayed a...Dearest Andrea,<br /><br />"Please do not be dismayed at our Father's pruning process. God is love. And he wants to keep us chaste and holy. His desire is that you prosper and live without the dead weight of lifeless limbs. Useless wood that is heavy and tiresome and is a harbor for destruction."<br /><br />Oh dearest friend, what wonderful words the Lord has given you today. Yes, the pruning process is very painful. Sometimes, it feels as if it will never end. But it does ~ and when it does ~ we are like new. <br /><br />Yes, all HE wants to do is bring us closer to HIMSELF! That should always be our goal.<br /><br />blessings,<br /><br />lady mlady mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04117566085218306953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115654094121749505.post-51838158818051307422009-09-18T16:18:51.067-05:002009-09-18T16:18:51.067-05:00Beautifully written ... Have a great weekend. TTF...Beautifully written ... Have a great weekend. TTFN ~Marydonblushing rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14185573384597526789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115654094121749505.post-48275337214107279392009-09-18T14:16:12.728-05:002009-09-18T14:16:12.728-05:00Ah...the Master Gardener...the pruning hurts, but ...Ah...the Master Gardener...the pruning hurts, but the new growth is sweet....Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08788724686085310730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115654094121749505.post-28084659572902049962009-09-18T11:23:47.315-05:002009-09-18T11:23:47.315-05:00What a beautiful post today! Thank you for uplifti...What a beautiful post today! Thank you for uplifting me! :)Emily of A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12344634575410261040noreply@blogger.com