tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post5526705335647340503..comments2024-02-17T17:59:25.010+10:00Comments on Christian Writers Downunder: OUR PRECIOUS TIMEJeanette O'Haganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-84485203539190052732018-12-31T16:51:34.060+10:002018-12-31T16:51:34.060+10:00Considering the comments I just read on my news fe...Considering the comments I just read on my news feed about being an author not being hard work - I find this refreshing. Thank you. I like my characters... most of them LOL but I am fair to them all. True to life characters you said. I agree. :) The only ones I like to read about, and write in my books.Susan Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07187345684944561717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-40131825509329155312012-06-10T14:28:16.233+10:002012-06-10T14:28:16.233+10:00Thanks for the wonderful post! I am now following...Thanks for the wonderful post! I am now following you thru google reader. It does take a lot of time to write a book Or anything worth reading.Christ Is My Passionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217364014698627555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-8184002640637107782012-06-08T21:24:04.520+10:002012-06-08T21:24:04.520+10:00Rita, thanks for your thought-provoking post :) I ...Rita, thanks for your thought-provoking post :) I often think about whether or not I'm using my time wisely, knowing that I have a finite amount of time here that could end in the blink of an eye. Is it more important to write that next sentence or spend a precious moment with my kids who seem to be growing up way too quickly? It can be hard to find the right balance.Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-12706550284144619682012-06-08T12:48:15.183+10:002012-06-08T12:48:15.183+10:00I'm afraid that could be what's happening ...I'm afraid that could be what's happening to books today, Paula, especially if they are genre-bound!Rita Galiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586506137798711397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-39394570108981008582012-06-08T10:52:22.117+10:002012-06-08T10:52:22.117+10:00Thank you, Rita. What you've reminded me of is...Thank you, Rita. What you've reminded me of is the importance to spend time savouring our books rather than whipping something off in a hurry.Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-55236012492361588172012-06-08T09:35:18.437+10:002012-06-08T09:35:18.437+10:00So true, Crystal! There are SO many distractions t...So true, Crystal! There are SO many distractions today, what with texting and Ipads and Facebook etc, all taking up our time.Rita Galiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586506137798711397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-84618309154401829352012-06-08T09:32:56.483+10:002012-06-08T09:32:56.483+10:00I think if we remember that Rose, we'll take c...I think if we remember that Rose, we'll take care to make sure our message is clear.Rita Galiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586506137798711397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-80912640496583187582012-06-08T09:09:08.470+10:002012-06-08T09:09:08.470+10:00Yes so true, we are always in a dash with time. An...Yes so true, we are always in a dash with time. And, we do need to give our reader much to identify with our main character. <br />I have often thought about TIME. I suppose because of the Bible verses which tell us, a time to live and a time to die, a time under the Heavens for all things. I always said when I retire, I will no longer look at the clock. You may not know, but the first thing a nurse must do, in case of death, or similar important events, is to look at the time and remember it. <br />Much more time in this busy world also does need to be given to prayer and reading Gods word.Sometimes I give it and other times I don't... yet how will I feel at the end of my time, as you say, if God hasn't got time for me.. Much to contemplate on, God bless you Rita, for giving your time to remind us of ours. xxSr Crystal Mary Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03509227559164880311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-48843070617130411322012-06-07T21:17:40.504+10:002012-06-07T21:17:40.504+10:00I love this idea as well - our work circulating fo...I love this idea as well - our work circulating for a very long time.Rose Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00916783669139743112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-81709356848044140952012-06-06T16:20:40.771+10:002012-06-06T16:20:40.771+10:00That's an inspiring thought, Anusha. Even if s...That's an inspiring thought, Anusha. Even if sold out in the bookshops our words could still be circulating or found and read somewhere, sometime!Rita Galiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586506137798711397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-29019503536094424332012-06-06T12:25:53.123+10:002012-06-06T12:25:53.123+10:00Thanks for that interesting post Rita. Yep - we al...Thanks for that interesting post Rita. Yep - we all have 24 hours a day - no more, no less. Time is a very precious commodity, I agree. And yet we sometimes squander it don't we? As I read your post I realised that one thing we Writers can exult in, is that we can influence people long after we are gone through our writings. No matter if we don't exist in time in the world anymore. Our books will continue to live on and shape the world. Now, isn't that an exciting thought?<br /><br />Here's to each of us using the gift of time to write many masterpieces and to influence the world for good, long after we cease to exist in it! :)<br />Blessings Rita,<br />AnushaAnusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-73993449900486686852012-06-06T10:48:56.861+10:002012-06-06T10:48:56.861+10:00It's a very wonderful assurance we have, Dotti...It's a very wonderful assurance we have, Dottie.Rita Galiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586506137798711397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-51126958064282478032012-06-06T10:47:44.039+10:002012-06-06T10:47:44.039+10:00Yes Amanda, I think I'm far more aware of its ...Yes Amanda, I think I'm far more aware of its swift passing, especially as a young vibrant neighbour of mine who died of a brain aneurism? just recently.Rita Galiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586506137798711397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-66255698438318402572012-06-06T10:45:10.680+10:002012-06-06T10:45:10.680+10:00Neither do I Peter. And especially Eternity. It...Neither do I Peter. And especially Eternity. It's hard to get around that!Rita Galiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586506137798711397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-53106571780820208362012-06-06T10:42:12.351+10:002012-06-06T10:42:12.351+10:00I love it that as Christians we have an Everlastin...I love it that as Christians we have an Everlasting future and we will one day no longer give thought to the passage of time. Looking forward to that day!Dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13622521834128746217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-84109486490792114792012-06-06T08:22:00.322+10:002012-06-06T08:22:00.322+10:00Yes, time is precious. We really can't afford ...Yes, time is precious. We really can't afford to waste it. Who knows when it will run out ...Amanda Deedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02430837640142332983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-34407427447426751762012-06-06T07:04:40.952+10:002012-06-06T07:04:40.952+10:00Time fascinates me. I've read about a dozen bo...Time fascinates me. I've read about a dozen books on it. But I still don't get it (in either sense).Peter McLennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446729346706052416noreply@blogger.com