tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post2413369281102829761..comments2024-03-27T14:26:25.469-07:00Comments on Saved by Grace: Praise Him with Dance!Laurie Colletthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-35388313945144756032012-01-13T18:45:21.426-08:002012-01-13T18:45:21.426-08:00Thanks, Jen!
Love to you,
LaurieThanks, Jen! <br />Love to you,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-22363114249908638372012-01-13T14:46:33.759-08:002012-01-13T14:46:33.759-08:00I think the Silent Night is my favorite!!I think the Silent Night is my favorite!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14701362919026534336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-43530447488626387022011-12-05T12:54:19.366-08:002011-12-05T12:54:19.366-08:00Dear Nell, Thanks so much for visiting and comment...Dear Nell, Thanks so much for visiting and commenting! <br /><br />Ballroom dancing is a wonderful way to get and stay in shape, and it is especially wonderful that you can do it with your family.<br /><br />Thank you so much for your encouraging and kind words about our dance ministry. We pray every rehearsal and performance that the Holy Spirit will work through us in the choreography and dancing. He is the best teacher and source of inspiration!<br /><br />Happy dancing and God bless you!<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-2754453961963114092011-12-05T12:29:01.884-08:002011-12-05T12:29:01.884-08:00I am 45 unfit and overweight and I have just start...I am 45 unfit and overweight and I have just started to learn ballroom dancing with my 3 daughters. <br />Dancing is a beautiful form of art. As our heavenly father created us in his image we too have the ability to create especially when inspired by him. Your dancing is truly amazing and anything we give over to him with our whole hearts he will use for his Glory. Thank you for sharing. I am sure that those who watch what you do are blessed by it and brought closer to our amazing God. <br />Blessings NellNellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964512938832396367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-11296469023718608482011-12-05T09:02:06.365-08:002011-12-05T09:02:06.365-08:00Hi Tracy, You're very welcome, and thanks so m...Hi Tracy, You're very welcome, and thanks so much for hosting the link-up and for your kind words. You are a great blessing to me also! <br />May you have a blessed week in Him,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-24629724387495817892011-12-05T02:31:24.830-08:002011-12-05T02:31:24.830-08:00Hi Laurie - I just wanted to pop over and say than...Hi Laurie - I just wanted to pop over and say thank you for linking up. I look forward to seeing you there every week. You are a blessing to me.<br />God bless<br />TracyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-27510184299703112402011-12-04T11:57:45.236-08:002011-12-04T11:57:45.236-08:00Dear Barb,
Thanks so much for visiting and for yo...Dear Barb,<br /><br />Thanks so much for visiting and for your encouraging and thoughtful comment. Balance is so important in the Christian life -- taking the time to sit quietly at His feet and listen to His voice, yet going forth in the world to spread the Good News as He has commanded.<br />God bless you too!<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-53986940178733135852011-12-03T16:45:16.775-08:002011-12-03T16:45:16.775-08:00Hello Laurie,
I believe that dance can have a plac...Hello Laurie,<br />I believe that dance can have a place in worship.<br />What a lovely ministry.<br />I like what you said to Zim..'don't be so heavenly minded that you are no earthly good'.<br />Words to think about.<br />Finding a balance is important.<br />God Bless<br />Barb from AustraliaBarbara Neubeckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12129774816143303590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-63308572192360395922011-12-01T10:14:30.878-08:002011-12-01T10:14:30.878-08:00Dear Barbara, Thanks so much for viewing, visiting...Dear Barbara, Thanks so much for viewing, visiting and commenting! And thanks for the kind words. May all we do be to glorify Him!Laurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-17751065636686194912011-12-01T09:56:13.545-08:002011-12-01T09:56:13.545-08:00I watched one of your videos, how beautiful! Thank...I watched one of your videos, how beautiful! Thanks... may we forever dance for His glory!<br />Barbara visiting from www.mylifeasanadventure.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-79157728193624322232011-11-30T17:57:23.447-08:002011-11-30T17:57:23.447-08:00Dear Joan,
Thanks so much for taking the time to ...Dear Joan, <br />Thanks so much for taking the time to view the videos, and for your kind words and encouragement about the dancing and singing. <br /><br />(I do much of our choreography, and I went from ballet in childhood and adolescence, to figure skating and ice dancing in adulthood, to ballroom dancing in mid-life and finally this form of adagio partnership dancing in late life). It's amazing how God prepares us for the ministry He has in mind for us even before we are saved!<br /><br />I love the point you make that Satan takes what God has created for good and tries to counterfeit it and use it for evil. That is so true for dancing, and even for singing and the visual arts.<br /><br />You write beautifully and with the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and your blog posts are a worthy ministry indeed! God has blessed and will continue to bless you with all you need for this work to glorify Him.<br /><br />Thanks so much for your prayers for our ministry -- they are deeply appreciated.<br /><br />Love in Him,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-84717499667664473582011-11-30T17:19:38.442-08:002011-11-30T17:19:38.442-08:00Laurie:
I just went over to view a couple of the ...Laurie:<br /><br />I just went over to view a couple of the videos. The dancing (and your singing) is beautiful. I have always enjoyed watching figure skating and ice dancing. The choreography here reminds me of the elegance of ice dancing. <br /><br />I think that with many things, such as dancing, Satan has taken it and made it into something evil. He always tries to conterfeit what God has made for good. I see nothing wrong with dancing as a ministry and it is a way to reach those who would not ordinarily be reached for Christ. (My husband was raised Baptist, so I understand that you would sometimes get those funny looks.) <br /><br />I am also encouraged by your comment, "If God calls you to a specific work, He will see you through it!" I have always enjoyed writing and I believe God has called me to write for Him. Although my blog posts are not as refined as something I would submit to a publisher, I do see it as a ministry. <br /><br />Thank you so much for linking up at Reflections of His Grace. You have my prayers for your ministry.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />JoanJoan Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16430939897829160498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-34236784207630935492011-11-29T15:45:54.304-08:002011-11-29T15:45:54.304-08:00Dear Peggy, That video is beautiful! I'm sure ...Dear Peggy, That video is beautiful! I'm sure your dancing is beautiful too as you do it purely as an expression of worship to Him. Thanks so much for the uplifting words and encouragement, and blessings, peace and love to you too!<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-43262031629849512112011-11-29T14:09:39.790-08:002011-11-29T14:09:39.790-08:00Blessings Laurie,
My post yesterday for Giving T...Blessings Laurie, <br /><br />My post yesterday for <a href="http://mazmagi.blogspot.com/2011/11/giving-thanks-day-28.html" rel="nofollow">Giving Thanks </a> was the kind of dance I like to do... though I am not trained in ballet or any form of dance, so I am sharing the link to that post (but I have many of this type in a playlist at You Tube but not any of me personally). It probably would have been easier to just give you the You Tube link! Hope you enjoy it as I do yours! Thanks for dancing to Him! To God be the glory and may He continue to bless you both and your ministry in Dance! I'm blessed watching and listening to you still.<br /><br />Peace and Love in Christ,<br />PeggyPeggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07178137619890142365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-40072893220007886842011-11-28T18:18:42.622-08:002011-11-28T18:18:42.622-08:00Thanks, Deidra, for visiting and commenting! Thank...Thanks, Deidra, for visiting and commenting! Thanks also for hosting Jumping Tandem!Laurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-8784555370086777432011-11-28T17:53:49.368-08:002011-11-28T17:53:49.368-08:00I love it! And I'm so glad you linked up at Ju...I love it! And I'm so glad you linked up at Jumping Tandem! Thanks so much for sharing the beautiful gift of dance.Deidrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09145504027833176749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-65802653984727562892011-11-27T18:54:08.537-08:002011-11-27T18:54:08.537-08:00Dear Peggy,
Thank you so much for visiting, for ...Dear Peggy, <br /><br />Thank you so much for visiting, for your warm and kind comment, and for adding Saved by Grace to blogs you read. My husband and I so greatly appreciate your encouragement and enthusiasm for our ministry! May God bless your dance ministry too! I hope you will share your dance videos also.<br /><br />It is only by God's grace that we are able to do this at our age, and to Him be all the glory! We thank Him every day that His grace is sufficient, that His strength is made perfect in our weakness, and that with Him, all things are possible. We have a poster in the room where we practice that says "Believe in miracles -- with God all things are possible!<br /><br />Our prayer is that souls would be saved, hearts softened, and seeds planted through this ministry.<br /><br />May God bless you and your dance and blogging ministries!<br /><br />Love in Him,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-34711128267423812472011-11-27T18:02:23.014-08:002011-11-27T18:02:23.014-08:00Blessings Laurie and WOW! You are in great shape, ...Blessings Laurie and WOW! You are in great shape, both of you and what a blessed JOY it is to see people dance!<br /><br />I love dance and I dance in church! So I truly believe what you have written here in many points. In fact, I was drawn to this post instead of just your first on your blog (if time permits, I will return there) but I'm enjoying your dance videos, only 1 on your YouTube but "sitlift" had more...<br /><br />This spoke to me: <i>"If God calls you to a specific work, He will see you through it!"</i> Amen! I love the scriptures that you used also on dance<br />and the contrast between good and worldly dance... <br /><br />I do believe this is a wonderful ministry and that of course, a wonderful way to reach the lost! One can bring glory to God in all of the art forms; dance just happens to be<br />controversial but it is a beautiful expression of who God created us to be and move and have our being! Especially your beautiful theatrical moves! I am in awe and it is clearly God's grace and miracles that allow you both to continue to lift and move like that... such strength, grace and beauty. <br /><br />I do not know how you found me... since I'm not linked to Spiritual Sunday but I'm glad God sent you my way to delight my heart this evening. It reminds me of ice dancing also! To God be the glory!<br /><br />I was going to just come over and tell you what a beautiful comment you left me and I don't think I've ever been invited to follow in such an elegant way. I do not do the "following" gadget deal since I follow only Christ but I did add you and your blog! I hope we become better acquainted. Thanks for your visit! I hope my long comment does not scare you away. I have an Advent post that should be posted by now. I want to leave you with your beautiful opening words to me:<br /><br /><i>"Christ is our treasure, and the Advent season is an especially sweet time to seek Him, remembering His first coming and eagerly awaiting His second coming!"</i><br /><br />This truly is a blessing to me today and I also think your dancing is a sweet time to glorify Him!<br /><br />Thank you Saved by Grace Laurie,<br />PeggyPeggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07178137619890142365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-83034795189309374092011-11-23T20:48:57.908-08:002011-11-23T20:48:57.908-08:00Dear Michelle, Thanks so much for your encouraging...Dear Michelle, Thanks so much for your encouraging comment! You're invited anytime! We dance mostly in FL but other places too. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!Laurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-74667045892087171122011-11-23T20:30:51.470-08:002011-11-23T20:30:51.470-08:00Dear Lori, Thanks so much for visiting & comme...Dear Lori, Thanks so much for visiting & commenting and for your kind words! <br />Happy Thanksgiving to you!<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-28335195990042759032011-11-23T19:32:35.859-08:002011-11-23T19:32:35.859-08:00Dance is beautiful, artistic, creative and joyful ...Dance is beautiful, artistic, creative and joyful -- all wonderful ways to honor God. Would love to see you two on the dancefloor in person!Michelle DeRushahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359712465784943599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-6144427217072707392011-11-23T16:03:29.226-08:002011-11-23T16:03:29.226-08:00What a lovely post! I love how you support your fa...What a lovely post! I love how you support your faith through dancing, and support your commitment through bible verses listed in your post. ~LoriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-24446656495808349492011-11-22T09:40:48.571-08:002011-11-22T09:40:48.571-08:00Dear Charlotte, Thanks for sharing your experience...Dear Charlotte, Thanks for sharing your experience and for your encouragement! When we joined our church, the bylaws actually prohibited dancing, but the Pastor we have now studied all the references to dancing and concluded that since most of them are positive, it would be unBiblical to condemn it. So our bylaws now prohibit "worldly dancing," because as is the case with music, writing or art, dance can be a form of praise and worship to God's glory, or it can be used to provoke evil and sinful thoughts. <br />God's blessings to you!<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-40823929141734201682011-11-22T08:37:14.665-08:002011-11-22T08:37:14.665-08:00I grew up in a church that frowned on dancing. No,...I grew up in a church that frowned on dancing. No, they didn't just frown on it. They condemned it. One preacher I remember saying he would rather his daughter be so clumsy she couldn't walk through a door than to take ballet. How sad. I never completely agreed with the condemnation probably because I had taken tap dancing and ballet when I was younger. I love that you pointed out how that most of the time dancing is a positive in the Bible. Thank you for sharing. And you keep dancing to the glory of God.<br />Blessings,<br />CharlotteCharlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533075034458645148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-80295099961175848262011-11-21T12:01:31.068-08:002011-11-21T12:01:31.068-08:00Thanks, Joan, for your kind words and blessings! A...Thanks, Joan, for your kind words and blessings! And thanks also for hosting "The Beauty in His Grip!"Laurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.com