tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post6912449191928893527..comments2024-03-27T14:26:25.469-07:00Comments on Saved by Grace: Give Thanks for the Giver!Laurie Colletthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-54489400588159621412012-11-28T18:36:27.736-08:002012-11-28T18:36:27.736-08:00Amen, Jacqueline, He is all we need! Whenever we e...Amen, Jacqueline, He is all we need! Whenever we experience loss, we should remember that we still have the Source of every good and perfect gift, and that He loves us infinitely! Thanks so much for your sweet comment and for following Saved by Grace, and for hosting Deep Roots.<br />Love in Him,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-47703337026069542432012-11-28T18:12:04.576-08:002012-11-28T18:12:04.576-08:00Hi Nicole,
Giving several smaller gifts works bett...Hi Nicole,<br />Giving several smaller gifts works better for us too. Thanks so much for your comment & for hosting!<br />God bless,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-15010943019606376232012-11-27T18:43:53.982-08:002012-11-27T18:43:53.982-08:00I am so glad to read this as the Lord has directed...I am so glad to read this as the Lord has directed you to write. It is a reminder to me to remember that it is the LORD not the gift to get and stay excited about. If we lose the gift, are we still joyful and in love with our Savior?<br />I love it when you link-up and share with the ladies of Deep Roots :)Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01753549144427909676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-25353964987560049022012-11-26T17:48:36.839-08:002012-11-26T17:48:36.839-08:00I can sure relate to the first part about Christma...I can sure relate to the first part about Christmas gifts. It's gotten so much better since we started giving alot smaller gifts and now there are no big expectations. Just fun and enjoyable gifts. But anyway I know there is so much more to your message but that just stood out for me. Have a great week!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16344868656892971004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-30865906802823648212012-11-25T19:57:41.587-08:002012-11-25T19:57:41.587-08:00Thanks, Katherine, for your kind comment & for...Thanks, Katherine, for your kind comment & for hosting!<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-23140396023807121272012-11-25T19:06:39.970-08:002012-11-25T19:06:39.970-08:00what a beautiful reminder. Thank you for sharing a...what a beautiful reminder. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog hop xoKatherines Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05490354550754091626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-38708883705484305402012-11-25T18:53:47.070-08:002012-11-25T18:53:47.070-08:00Wow, Michelle, I am really blessed by your comment...Wow, Michelle, I am really blessed by your comment! If the Spirit can use me to encourage another, that is an amazing blessing indeed! He gives us so much to be thankful for -- every day is a gift and another opportunity to realize the infinite extent of His love and grace, no matter what the circumstances.<br />God bless,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-7511332645484463652012-11-25T18:48:33.547-08:002012-11-25T18:48:33.547-08:00Thanks, Paula, for your kind comment & for hos...Thanks, Paula, for your kind comment & for hosting!<br />God bless,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-3248181817338933442012-11-25T18:39:53.215-08:002012-11-25T18:39:53.215-08:00Laurie, amazing. Again, I always think you're...Laurie, amazing. Again, I always think you're talking to me. The Holy Spirit is definitely moving in your life. Thank you for your words. I have been treading water for a long time, but I haven't thanked God for keeping me above the waves. I can't expect to get out unless I am thankful for just living.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09143242686795300947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-90848242769608309982012-11-25T12:48:13.497-08:002012-11-25T12:48:13.497-08:00Another beautiful post Laurie! Thanks for sharing ...Another beautiful post Laurie! Thanks for sharing with my NO RULES Weekend Blog Party :))<br /><br />Paula<br />lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.comPaulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04971696334228713576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-62158922450198688092012-11-24T18:29:14.917-08:002012-11-24T18:29:14.917-08:00Amen, Samantha! May we be able to follow Paul'...Amen, Samantha! May we be able to follow Paul's example of rejoicing always and giving thanks in all things. Thanks for your comment & God bless!<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-86743546715577989452012-11-23T18:02:12.940-08:002012-11-23T18:02:12.940-08:00Being thankful in trials. That comes with maturity...Being thankful in trials. That comes with maturity in faith for sure! Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12207596671804014300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-59103174762709920772012-11-22T19:01:58.163-08:002012-11-22T19:01:58.163-08:00Wow, Kim, your comment really blessed me! He is my...Wow, Kim, your comment really blessed me! He is my All in All and I love writing about Him! Thanks so much for following -- I'm following you back!<br />God bless,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-61491179470603416812012-11-22T17:31:42.391-08:002012-11-22T17:31:42.391-08:00So nice to see someone who isn't ashamed to pr...So nice to see someone who isn't ashamed to proclaim the Lord.<br /><br />New follower from Friday Chaos.<br />http://musingsofamommabear.blogspot.com/Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09660268425510076093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-52128508128269250872012-11-22T08:38:09.745-08:002012-11-22T08:38:09.745-08:00You're right, Hazel -- cash gifts avoid disapp...You're right, Hazel -- cash gifts avoid disappointment on the part of the recipient, and simplify life for the giver. Praise God that He always gives us exactly what we need, according to His riches in glory!<br />Thanks for hosting & for your kind comment and have a blessed Thanksgiving!Laurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-7560822682179311752012-11-22T08:33:27.794-08:002012-11-22T08:33:27.794-08:00Happy Thanksgiving to you too, Laura! I am always ...Happy Thanksgiving to you too, Laura! I am always blessed by your encouraging comments and beautiful writing. Praise God for His infinite, abundant, extravagant love!Laurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-17853148548058562562012-11-22T08:30:23.108-08:002012-11-22T08:30:23.108-08:00Thanks so much, Betty, for your visit and comment!...Thanks so much, Betty, for your visit and comment! Praise and thank God that He answers our prayers exceeding abundantly beyond what we could ever imagine or ask!<br />May you have a blessed Thanksgiving!<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-73458782192246387502012-11-22T08:00:31.868-08:002012-11-22T08:00:31.868-08:00Amen, Susan! Trials bring us closer to Him as we r...Amen, Susan! Trials bring us closer to Him as we realize that without Him we can do nothing, but that with Him, all things are possible. Thanks so much for your comment, & God bless!<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-57570339490661316772012-11-21T16:13:48.153-08:002012-11-21T16:13:48.153-08:00Count me as one who has given up trying to find th...Count me as one who has given up trying to find the perfect gift for someone. Now they receive CASH to shop as they please and pick out their favorite what ever. Your post is a thoughtful one and thanks for reminding us to have the proper thankful attitude toward God as he showers us with His gifts. Thank you for sharing at "Tell Me A Story."a joyful noisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08712092116466408490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-57849695361797665732012-11-21T11:03:11.776-08:002012-11-21T11:03:11.776-08:00Yes, yes! That Ephesians 3 scripture is one of my ...Yes, yes! That Ephesians 3 scripture is one of my fervent prayers. For I have experienced first hand the extravagance of His love. Happy Thanksgiving, Laurie. What a blessing you are.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263995875732832349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-2508581047752326522012-11-20T14:29:34.137-08:002012-11-20T14:29:34.137-08:00Laurie, very good post for this time of the year. ...Laurie, very good post for this time of the year. Being thankful is so needed in this day and age when so many expectation are not met. Grateful He always meets our expectation and more. Happy ThanksgivingWise Heartedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13890246183434576719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-12590410213465543652012-11-20T13:33:53.408-08:002012-11-20T13:33:53.408-08:00We have so much to be thankful for. I've often...We have so much to be thankful for. I've often thanked God for a lack of money that has kept me dependent on Him. Yes, James says to count it all joy when we encounter trials...Susan Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12434894089680185165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-84846447476050135502012-11-20T12:58:27.711-08:002012-11-20T12:58:27.711-08:00It's true, Kelli -- it's not only difficul...It's true, Kelli -- it's not only difficult, it's impossible in ourselves to be thankful in all things, but with God, all things are possible!<br /><br />Thanks so much for your visit & comment. May you and yours have a blessed Thanksgiving!<br /><br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-38499555104442754652012-11-20T12:32:43.568-08:002012-11-20T12:32:43.568-08:00Thanks, Jessica, for your sweet comment and for ho...Thanks, Jessica, for your sweet comment and for hosting! It's hard to find a perfect gift for someone, but I'm partial to something homemade as it shows the time, thought, and personality of the giver. Amen that He is all we need!<br />Happy Thanksgiving to you too!Laurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-71499952838189880232012-11-20T09:45:54.503-08:002012-11-20T09:45:54.503-08:00Being thankful in all things is sometimes difficul...Being thankful in all things is sometimes difficult... I like when you reminded us what Paul said, "Clearly not in our flesh, but only through the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit. He teaches us that God is sovereign and all-powerful." Happy Thanksgiving!Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10062849571258294422noreply@blogger.com