tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post3218299576045789960..comments2024-03-27T14:26:25.469-07:00Comments on Saved by Grace: In Proper OrderLaurie Colletthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-61477766569175755312014-03-22T07:53:16.085-07:002014-03-22T07:53:16.085-07:00Thanks so much, Elizabeth, for your lovely comment...Thanks so much, Elizabeth, for your lovely comment and for hosting! Planning to link up again today!<br />Blessings to you,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-70817703117018573142014-03-20T21:44:26.821-07:002014-03-20T21:44:26.821-07:00What a well written and thought provoking post! I...What a well written and thought provoking post! I love all of the scripture you've added.<br /><br />Thank you for linking-up last week at Beauty Observed. I hope you'll be back today!<br /><br />ElizabethAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15976579883248220780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-35958460943724861752014-03-16T14:43:36.946-07:002014-03-16T14:43:36.946-07:00Thanks, Esther Joy, I'm glad you found it help...Thanks, Esther Joy, I'm glad you found it helpful! <br />God bless,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-22235973394053264932014-03-16T14:41:04.682-07:002014-03-16T14:41:04.682-07:00Amen, Dawn! Only in prayer can we seek and find Hi...Amen, Dawn! Only in prayer can we seek and find His perfect wisdom and solution to our trials.<br />Blessings to you too!<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-74776886141092069632014-03-16T07:48:16.382-07:002014-03-16T07:48:16.382-07:00Wow, Laurie, I can tell you really researched this...Wow, Laurie, I can tell you really researched this, and didn't just whip this post out! Lots of good info to put into practice!<br /><br />(visiting from Faith Filled Friday)Esther Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12129643709319136198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-4960005281769573242014-03-15T20:01:14.284-07:002014-03-15T20:01:14.284-07:00Hi Laurie!
I agree... Pray first before it fails,...Hi Laurie!<br /><br />I agree... Pray first before it fails, it is an answer that has so many options. I enjoyed the riddle. :) <br /><br />Blessings!<br />DawnAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16089167501291169373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-22586555713484874142014-03-14T12:27:19.334-07:002014-03-14T12:27:19.334-07:00Thanks so much, Robin, for the feature & for h...Thanks so much, Robin, for the feature & for hosting! I'm honored & blessed!<br />Love in Christ,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-70597880465747873872014-03-14T12:24:39.002-07:002014-03-14T12:24:39.002-07:00Praise God, April, for your faithfulness in prayer...Praise God, April, for your faithfulness in prayer! Thanks for hosting & God bless!Laurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-58598083769891980002014-03-13T23:20:46.077-07:002014-03-13T23:20:46.077-07:00Congratulations on being featured!
http://redoity...Congratulations on being featured! <br />http://redoityourselfinspirations.blogspot.com/2014/03/feature-friday-with-countdown-in-style.html<br />Thank you so much for sharing with us at Countdown with Style~ <br />RobinRedo It Yourself Inspirationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16837898495832755346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-63533034874609881652014-03-13T09:17:34.193-07:002014-03-13T09:17:34.193-07:00These is a powerful lesson, Laurie. About a month ...These is a powerful lesson, Laurie. About a month ago, I started opening up my day with prayer, and pray throughout the day. I thank Him for the good and pray for blessings in the bad. Thank you for sharing your story with Countdown in Style.April Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16068417907539889004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-16443469947006890422014-03-12T13:26:59.684-07:002014-03-12T13:26:59.684-07:00Thank you, Jen, for hosting and for your encouragi...Thank you, Jen, for hosting and for your encouraging & uplifting words!<br />It is always amazing to see what God can and will do if we allow Him to use us by yielding to the Spirit!<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-11758128500144616372014-03-12T13:23:22.495-07:002014-03-12T13:23:22.495-07:00Praise God, Zim -- sometimes He calms the storm, a...Praise God, Zim -- sometimes He calms the storm, and sometimes He calms His children. Either way, He is in control and He will work all things together for the good of those who know Him.<br />Praying for Ukraine.<br />Greetings & blessings to you,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-43182515032886622462014-03-12T13:11:03.406-07:002014-03-12T13:11:03.406-07:00Thanks so much, Brittnel, for hosting & for yo...Thanks so much, Brittnel, for hosting & for your comment! May we always give Him the preeminence.<br />Many blessings to you,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-25521214262467598132014-03-12T12:18:10.741-07:002014-03-12T12:18:10.741-07:00Amen, Sola Scriptura! Paul told us to pray without...Amen, Sola Scriptura! Paul told us to pray without ceasing, in which case it would always be the first thing we do! Thanks so much for your visit & comment.<br />God bless,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-46770474708270362002014-03-12T06:44:32.031-07:002014-03-12T06:44:32.031-07:00Wow -- God so rewarded your boldness. I think it&...Wow -- God so rewarded your boldness. I think it's amazing that at a garage sale, there you were with other sisters and brothers in Christ, interceding for your pastor. What a powerful story! And I agree -- may I always remember to pray first no matter what. Thank you so much for being a part of SDG!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14701362919026534336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-56460143596493079362014-03-11T13:34:32.693-07:002014-03-11T13:34:32.693-07:00In last days I experienced temptation. Last situat...In last days I experienced temptation. Last situation in Europe is a bit nervous, so I started to think about defence. And fear, because I know war only from books about WW2.<br />But today I realised, that I'm like apostles in boat during storm. Jesus is with His children and He will not experience more than we are able to do.<br />This is example of this riddle - media show different views and situation, but God is with me and His other children!<br />Greetings from warm and sunny south Poland :)Nadwrażliwiec https://www.blogger.com/profile/00793189053691447662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-75051638450967452532014-03-10T23:58:48.099-07:002014-03-10T23:58:48.099-07:00Order is definitely extremely important to Yahweh!...Order is definitely extremely important to Yahweh! I definitely see what you are saying. Keeping Him first is so important in all that we do. Thank you so much for sharing this with us at Countdown in Style! Don't forget to stop by Friday to see if you are featured :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-6108886433159444742014-03-10T04:27:37.959-07:002014-03-10T04:27:37.959-07:00I read a quote the other day that says, "Have...I read a quote the other day that says, "Have you prayed about it as much as you've talked about it?" It's so true! Prayer should be the first thing we do!Sola Scripturahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01114177755134063286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-38313104098154481032014-03-09T19:28:30.977-07:002014-03-09T19:28:30.977-07:00God bless you too, dear one.
LaurieGod bless you too, dear one.<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-29612327733444414012014-03-09T19:25:50.179-07:002014-03-09T19:25:50.179-07:00Janis, my Facebook name is Laurie Barclay (my MD n...Janis, my Facebook name is Laurie Barclay (my MD name). Laurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-25040008182380722772014-03-09T19:22:03.262-07:002014-03-09T19:22:03.262-07:00Hi Janis,
Thanks for your kind words and testimony...Hi Janis,<br />Thanks for your kind words and testimony about witnessing! I agree that personal testimonies are a wonderful way to spread the Gospel. The moment someone is saved, they can be an excellent witness to what God has done in their life, and that can bring others to Christ. Examples in the Bible include the woman at the well, Andrew, etc. We don't need a Divinity degree or years of Bible study to start being an effective witness.<br />What I was referring to is starting sermons with a joke or personal story that has nothing to do with the point of the sermon. Even though it may be mildly amusing, it distracts from the power of the Word.<br />Blessings to you,<br />Laurie Laurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-38994997906322851192014-03-09T18:21:28.004-07:002014-03-09T18:21:28.004-07:00What is your Facebook page? Mine is authorjaniscox...What is your Facebook page? Mine is authorjaniscox.<br />Blessings,<br />JanisJanis Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10863083811890899986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-36430447433590171562014-03-09T18:18:56.373-07:002014-03-09T18:18:56.373-07:00As usual Laurie - excellent words. I am becoming m...As usual Laurie - excellent words. I am becoming more bold to speak out about my faith. Usually the hot tub is the best place to start conversations. As soon as I say, "I am a writer", people ask, "What do you write?" That opens the door.<br /><br />I found your comment: rather than interspersing jokes, personal anecdotes, and even worldly theatrics with prayer, praise and preaching?<br />very interesting. I wondered why I didn't really like hearing jokes in sermons - I guess I wanted to get to the meat of the sermon - and not listen to jokes. But I do know that personal testimonies can be used effectively to bring the Gospel to the hears of people. What do you think?<br />Blessings,<br />JanisJanis Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10863083811890899986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-50610346294390744492014-03-09T14:21:39.009-07:002014-03-09T14:21:39.009-07:00So true, Hazel -- we must open the door of our hea...So true, Hazel -- we must open the door of our heart and invite Him in, then all of Heaven is opened to us. thank you for hosting & for your lovely comment.<br />May you have a blessed week in Him!<br />Laurie<br />Laurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-40367698295054716972014-03-09T13:59:57.479-07:002014-03-09T13:59:57.479-07:00First things first and of course - open the door a...First things first and of course - open the door and let in your relatives. We too must open the door of our heart and invite Jesus to dwell inside us. I loved your example of the comment and the exchange of "preach it sister." Then all gathering in prayer for your Pastor. What a blessing. Thank you for sharing with us at "Tell Me a Story."a joyful noisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08712092116466408490noreply@blogger.com