tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652659672729617168.post8126166656163581926..comments2023-10-29T05:46:56.444-04:00Comments on Writing Roseanna: Thoughtful About . . . In His EyesRoseanna Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02245767775900250399noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652659672729617168.post-63689545922898959912014-06-06T10:14:27.266-04:002014-06-06T10:14:27.266-04:00Beautiful! I am constantly reminded to look to God...Beautiful! I am constantly reminded to look to God, not this world. I especially smile at your "clunker van" story - we have always driven old, no debt, vehicles and I am proud of that. My kids would completely destroy a new vehicle if we ever got one and then where would I be? LOL. Stay proud of that old van (our last one literally rusted away, it was fun to make jokes about it to others)! I know how hard it is not to covet and want. But God is here for us, the world isn't. :) Thank you for a wonderful post!Susan Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885508869904521374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652659672729617168.post-65767204406374772792014-06-05T14:42:50.697-04:002014-06-05T14:42:50.697-04:00Your blog really resonated with me today! Thank yo...Your blog really resonated with me today! Thank you so much for the great thoughts and reflections. That's really how it's supposed to be, isn't it? God teaches us some life lesson (if we'll listen) and then we should turn around and teach it to others. It's the whole edify and admonish one another thing. This was a great life lesson about the twins: gratitude and contentment. Loved it. Your money line was the last one: What matters is that, in His eyes, I'm more than the sum of my parts. Because I have Him in me. Good stuff. And you may not be a best seller, but your books are very good. School is out for the summer and I can finally read for fun. Love Finds You in Annapolis, Maryland has captured me. I've been sick this week, and it's been my comforting companion. Funny, intriguing and attention gripping. You made the characters distinct and they come alive in the witty dialogue. So even now, your books are out there touching people and making a difference. I'm older than you, but you are wise beyond your years. I'm sure you've learned, as have I, that if we seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness....all these things will be added unto us. Keep up the great work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652659672729617168.post-17357231202448231832014-06-05T10:26:58.667-04:002014-06-05T10:26:58.667-04:00Deep thoughts for a Thursday morning. Thank you f...Deep thoughts for a Thursday morning. Thank you for being willing to share.<br /><br />So often we get caught up in what others have and we do not that we forget to look at what we have and others do not, even those same people we are looking at with envy. They might have nicer clothes and a bigger house, but our family may have a better family cook and eat yummier, healthier food. They may be more popular, but we may have a nicer car or phone. They might have many upfront, spotlight talents, but we might be the ones helping to keep it together in the back. I often forget to consider these things. And often times in America, most of it does not even matter. Because in the end, it's all just . . . things. Materials. Possessions. Items. Phones. Cars. Houses. Clothes. Attention. Musical ability. Good looks. We forget that we have the essentials. We forget that we and the other persons have both been blessed with a house to live in, a place that is sturdy and not uncomfortable. Plates and forks to eat off of, regardless of the brand name. We and our friends have clothes to wear, light clothes in the summer and warm coats in the winter, whether expensive or from a thrift shop. We have food to eat, water to drink, and talents and abilities given to us. They might go to a nice private school, but we still have the opportunity to learn and receive an education through school and learning on our own. Yet we forget to focus on these things that truly count and instead think on the items that have lesser value. This comes often times from a focus on ourselves. Rather we should be focusing on others, and more importantly, our Lord.Kate S (4readin)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03311476103331480075noreply@blogger.com