tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post2892106100262135047..comments2024-02-17T17:59:25.010+10:00Comments on Christian Writers Downunder: It's Not a Waste of Time by Nola PassmoreJeanette O'Haganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-42598275023739421512017-06-14T06:50:53.936+10:002017-06-14T06:50:53.936+10:00Thanks for bringing us back into the bigger pictur...Thanks for bringing us back into the bigger picture, Nola, we all need renewed visions n.Ruth Bonettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07542313894716045515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-57877896491306818142017-06-12T16:43:18.240+10:002017-06-12T16:43:18.240+10:00Thanks for that Sue. I didn't know my blog wa...Thanks for that Sue. I didn't know my blog was going to be featured today, and it's a good reminder to me too. Great life verse.<br /><br />Take care<br /><br />NolaNola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-7186260297046650522017-06-12T13:38:09.422+10:002017-06-12T13:38:09.422+10:00Relevant then. Relevant now. John 15:16 is one of ...Relevant then. Relevant now. John 15:16 is one of my life verses :).Sue Jeffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06198695729535623216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-78052717416470245582014-04-04T07:16:13.729+10:002014-04-04T07:16:13.729+10:00H Dale - I think we all go through that "is i...H Dale - I think we all go through that "is it worth it" patch, but hang in there. I think if we keep plugging away faithfully, whether that's blogs, articles, books or whatever the Lord leads us to, we can trust Him with the results. Take careNola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-45086813627414380872014-04-02T08:56:57.724+10:002014-04-02T08:56:57.724+10:00Very much feeling 'is it worth it?' at pre...Very much feeling 'is it worth it?' at present so good to read your post. Maybe just writing blogs enough?Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217918666756258037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-76257283026352878092014-04-01T12:21:32.531+10:002014-04-01T12:21:32.531+10:00Thanks Jo. It's great that we can all encoura...Thanks Jo. It's great that we can all encourage each other. Will have to think of a funny title for my next post :) God Bless.Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-3210665580608347082014-04-01T08:24:23.433+10:002014-04-01T08:24:23.433+10:00Love the sense of humour that shines through your ...Love the sense of humour that shines through your writing, Nola, but also the really important serious points you make. Thanks for this encouraging blog--and may God encourage you too.Jo-Anne Berthelsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09775045057529728396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-23778530776603698842014-04-01T05:47:04.544+10:002014-04-01T05:47:04.544+10:00Thanks Susanne. It is great to have such a commun...Thanks Susanne. It is great to have such a community of writers. Just finding out what everyone is doing can be a great inspiration to keep going. May God continue to bless your writing. Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-31818545149299060262014-03-31T21:09:01.864+10:002014-03-31T21:09:01.864+10:00Thanks Nola for your post. What I really like abou...Thanks Nola for your post. What I really like about reading these blogs is just knowing that there is a whole community of christian writers out there. We can all go along to our churches and fellowships and gain wonderful support. But christian writing support? Now that's a specialty. Thank you to all you bloggers for making it happen.Susanne Timpanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162067477435010962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-44894315635553613022014-03-31T18:31:07.579+10:002014-03-31T18:31:07.579+10:00Thanks Susan. Appreciate your comment :)Thanks Susan. Appreciate your comment :)Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-10344733112903380852014-03-31T17:33:51.173+10:002014-03-31T17:33:51.173+10:00Thanks Nola for the encouragement. Thanks Nola for the encouragement. Susan Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673626395112361592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-92073850560937306022014-03-31T16:58:47.121+10:002014-03-31T16:58:47.121+10:00Thanks Rita and you're so right. I think we&#...Thanks Rita and you're so right. I think we'll be amazed when we get to heaven and see the big picture. I'm sure we'd all be surprised to learn who'd been touched by our words. It's also a great reminder that it's God who is doing the work through us. Blessings.Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-86484698467133576182014-03-31T16:42:19.933+10:002014-03-31T16:42:19.933+10:00I've enjoyed coming in late and reading all th...I've enjoyed coming in late and reading all the comments after your post, Nola. Yes, nothing is wasted when it's an offering as unto the Lord. Isn't that great? Who knows who reads and are blessed by our words? We may discover this only when we get to heaven.Rita Galiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586506137798711397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-46698203105442770622014-03-31T14:03:27.145+10:002014-03-31T14:03:27.145+10:00Thanks for your encouragement Di. I really enjoye...Thanks for your encouragement Di. I really enjoyed reading your post the other day too. God's given us all such different talents, passions, perspectives and styles. It's great to see so much of that being used for His glory on this blog as well as in our other writing pursuits. May He continue to bless your writing too Di :)Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-75572481873682828422014-03-31T14:01:12.774+10:002014-03-31T14:01:12.774+10:00Thanks Rose. Maybe we can have a yearly competiti...Thanks Rose. Maybe we can have a yearly competition for the most catchy blog title? I'm sure your books are doing well Rose, but it is great to remember that God's the one who determines the impact. Book sales don't tell us how many times the book was lent to a friend or borrowed from a library or how it actually changed someone's life. Sometimes a reader might write to you, but often not. God sees though and we just have to keep going in His strength and grace as you've said. Blessings.Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-45036208044857078432014-03-31T13:58:31.701+10:002014-03-31T13:58:31.701+10:00Thanks Kayleen. It sounds like you're already...Thanks Kayleen. It sounds like you're already wringing a lot out of each day with all those picture books and illustrations happening. I agree - it is good to see how much the blog is being used. Helps give me the jolt I need. Take care :)Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-1866138412821960142014-03-31T13:49:03.086+10:002014-03-31T13:49:03.086+10:00...and then you press 'publish' and realis......and then you press 'publish' and realise you have typed in a wrong word (no wonder we need editors!)....'it inspires us all TO keep writing.....ARGH!!!! (as Charlie Brown would say!!) Di Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288915294738813579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-52271160643665420472014-03-31T13:46:16.817+10:002014-03-31T13:46:16.817+10:00Oh Nola what a GREAT post!
Self doubt is a sneaky ...Oh Nola what a GREAT post!<br />Self doubt is a sneaky attacker! <br />Your encouragement here on the CWD blog is invaluable.....hope it inspires us all the keep writing (even if our only audience is ourselves and God, still worth it) :-)<br />Love your fresh honest writing style.....may you be spurred on by your own encouragement (and no drafts end up in the bin!)<br /><br />xxoo DiDi Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288915294738813579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-63643769172810224442014-03-31T13:37:03.222+10:002014-03-31T13:37:03.222+10:00That is so funny. Just goes to show how popular Mi...That is so funny. Just goes to show how popular Minions are. LOL<br />I often wonder if my work is making an impact. There are times I have been so discouraged. But then I remember that it is not for me to determine the impact of what I do. That is for the Lord to determine. It is for me to tap into His strength, and grace and keep on working. <br /><br />Thank you for this post, Nola. It is a great encouragement. Rose Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00916783669139743112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-91962563940330351782014-03-31T12:50:33.927+10:002014-03-31T12:50:33.927+10:00Well said Nola. I just have to get on top of that ...Well said Nola. I just have to get on top of that "wring the last second out of each day" bit though. Nice to see the blog being viewed so much.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16659046595158789206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-72446069542728089582014-03-31T12:47:15.428+10:002014-03-31T12:47:15.428+10:00Thanks for that Jo. I really appreciate your enco...Thanks for that Jo. I really appreciate your encouragement, and that's a great story about the person who converted David Livingstone. I also love the story of Henrietta Mears. She was Sunday School teacher who put together a lot of Sunday School resources for different age groups back in the days when that just wasn't available. She spent many years running groups for college students and discipling people in her home. One of the people she discipled was Bill Bright who went on to start Campus Crusade for Christ, the world largest missionary organisation. She also helped a young Billy Graham when he was going through a dilemma about his future. Few people would know her name, but just think of the impact made by the two Bills! I've really loved your posts too Jo. They're always a word in season. May God continue to bless your writing and thanks to all those who've contributed to the blog over the years. It's been a great journey.Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-3985386583560722972014-03-31T12:41:42.259+10:002014-03-31T12:41:42.259+10:00Hi Anusha - So sorry to hear you lost your job, bu...Hi Anusha - So sorry to hear you lost your job, but I'm sure God has big things in store for you. Maybe He was providing you with more time to write or He has another job tailor-made for you just on the horizon. I'm in awe or your consistency and dedication in your writing. It's been a blessing to many and will continue to be. It is a huge privilege to answer those creative callings. Take careNola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-30658775394665377392014-03-31T12:39:11.859+10:002014-03-31T12:39:11.859+10:00Hi Rhonda - Yes God has certainly given you that g...Hi Rhonda - Yes God has certainly given you that gift for a purpose. There has been a bit of a debate on here from time to time about what constitutes a Christian writer. I think the general consensus has been that it's not necessarily Christian content, but a Christian worldview that informs our writing. If you're committing your writing to God and using the gifts He's given you, He can bless you and others through your writing. And I'm sure He enjoys that way you're using your gifts. Blessings.Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-40711344149478832672014-03-31T12:36:00.770+10:002014-03-31T12:36:00.770+10:00Thanks for that encouragement Cathie. Lucky we...Thanks for that encouragement Cathie. Lucky we're there to 'nag' each other. I often wonder what I'm doing writing a novel too, but God has given both of us the ideas, so he can help us finish what we've started. It takes the pressure off to know that we can just do our best and the results are in his hands. Looking forward to seeing that first draft of both our novels :)Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-53885731206181711072014-03-31T12:33:55.331+10:002014-03-31T12:33:55.331+10:00Hi Paula - That is a great question to ask. '...Hi Paula - That is a great question to ask. 'What should I work on next?' Your books have certainly been a blessing to many and I'm sure the new one will do just as well. Love to hear what your next project is? You certainly reeled us in with that title about the pickled onions, but it was the great content that kept us reading. Blessings.Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.com