tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post8982753205895077992..comments2024-02-17T17:59:25.010+10:00Comments on Christian Writers Downunder: Passing that Baton onJeanette O'Haganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-7468379453903304462013-06-30T14:49:33.318+10:002013-06-30T14:49:33.318+10:00Hi Rhonda,
You are right of course that the desire...Hi Rhonda,<br />You are right of course that the desire to write was embedded in us long before we were born. That's an awesome thought isn't it? Thanks for highlighting the fact. Yes, He knew us and formed us well before each of us were born. You are spot on.<br /><br />Thanks for your encouraging words! Bless you. Glad you identified yourself.... didn't know who Arrowhead was! :)<br /><br />Blessings Rhonda! xoAnusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-88339237355370764392013-06-30T10:25:00.127+10:002013-06-30T10:25:00.127+10:00You know me as Rhonda, usually!You know me as Rhonda, usually!Rhonda Pooley - Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267933289137123263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-11716020376175201942013-06-30T10:23:51.231+10:002013-06-30T10:23:51.231+10:00The desire to write was embedded in you long befor...The desire to write was embedded in you long before you were born again! God wrote on your heart His plan for you even before you were formed in your mother's womb. We spend our lives allowing this to be drawn out of us, I think, according to 2 Pet.1:3. <br />I always appreciate your blog - as much for the way you write as for the thoughts expressed! Rhonda Pooley - Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267933289137123263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-45058800389376068412013-06-29T17:12:06.478+10:002013-06-29T17:12:06.478+10:00Thanks so much Nola for your encouraging words. Th...Thanks so much Nola for your encouraging words. Thanks for the reminder too - yes, I too would like to take the baton from Harper Lee, Joni Eareckson and Corrie Ten Boom. Thanks also for mentioning others who have shaped your writing journey - makes me realise how many others do input into our lives along the way. <br /><br />I realised as I responded to you that many non writers have inspired me on my writing journey - just in their influence and their Christian witness. Good on your husband and good on Mr Bradley. Wow - yes, I can think of many English teachers who inspired me on the way. <br /><br />I think the CWD troop have encouraged one another for starters - and here's praying we will collectively do much for the Kingdom.<br />Blessings and thanks my friend. :)Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-47071200631959045112013-06-29T17:08:04.492+10:002013-06-29T17:08:04.492+10:00I do like to keep my readers guessing Brian! :) Ye...I do like to keep my readers guessing Brian! :) Yes we all have been inspired haven't we? May we likewise inspire many who come after us. We certainly have been blessed by the works of many amazing writers before us! Blessings to you.Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-24667154578949805942013-06-29T16:51:47.041+10:002013-06-29T16:51:47.041+10:00Great post Anusha. I'd love to take the baton...Great post Anusha. I'd love to take the baton from L. M. Montgomery, Harper Lee (To Kill a Mockingbird), Joni Eareckson, Corrie Ten Boom to name a few. Your post also made me think of the people who've had an input into my writing life - my lecturers at Tabor, the Quirky Quills and their feedback, my hubby who encourages me and even my high school English teachers. (See Mr Bradley, I did keep writing!). I've also felt God calling me to encourage other writers and pass on the tips I've learned. Actually, some of them call it nagging, but they've given me permission to keep it up. It would be great to look back in 50 years and see what impact our CWD group has had in the Kingdom. Blessings Anusha.<br />Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-80340912187368755342013-06-29T16:17:33.424+10:002013-06-29T16:17:33.424+10:00Hey Anusha
When I started reading this I thought t...Hey Anusha<br />When I started reading this I thought that you were giving the game away. Glad you aren't. Those from before are our heritage we are their progeny, those who may be inspired by us are the future. When I think of passing a banner it is in the context of a relay runner so I am glad that my initial perceptions proved inaccurate.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07841244459980646326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-68573437471745207512013-06-28T19:32:55.839+10:002013-06-28T19:32:55.839+10:00You got that right Paula. I wonder what technology...You got that right Paula. I wonder what technology our grandchildren will be using 50 years from now. The mind boggles! :) And yes, we have it good compared to our forerunners don't we? :)Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-58204041972996226592013-06-28T18:31:15.880+10:002013-06-28T18:31:15.880+10:00Yes, the least we can do is take the baton from th...Yes, the least we can do is take the baton from those who have taken on the world of writing when it was far more difficult. No eBooks, no computers, no ease of research, tapping away on their old typewriters. I salute them all.<br />And in the future, there will be writers taking the baton from us, with technology we haven't dreamed of.Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-21556341202070524882013-06-28T17:46:26.343+10:002013-06-28T17:46:26.343+10:00Thanks so much Carol. As I've been reading the...Thanks so much Carol. As I've been reading the responses I suddenly realised I didn't touch on others who have inspired us and passed the baton on in our spiritual journeys too. Yes, we need to pass that baton on, don't we? Blessings and thanks Carol.Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-29330664849804701752013-06-28T17:45:14.981+10:002013-06-28T17:45:14.981+10:00Thanks so much Margaret. That made me smile. Bless...Thanks so much Margaret. That made me smile. Bless you for your words of encouragement. xoAnusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-8120143745071769602013-06-28T17:44:38.882+10:002013-06-28T17:44:38.882+10:00Thanks Jo-Anne. Yes, that's all we can do isn&...Thanks Jo-Anne. Yes, that's all we can do isn't it - be faithful to what He has called us to and leave the results with Him. Will certainly keep enjoying the garden and God bless you too. :)Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-28874640334544610402013-06-28T17:43:35.445+10:002013-06-28T17:43:35.445+10:00Thanks for the encouragement Rita. Yes, you are ri...Thanks for the encouragement Rita. Yes, you are right - so many wonderful people input into our lives don't they? I am sure you have definitely passed the baton on many times over! <br />God bless you too. xoAnusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-56450017002973778852013-06-28T14:12:48.817+10:002013-06-28T14:12:48.817+10:00Lovely post Anusha. It's so good to remember a...Lovely post Anusha. It's so good to remember all those in the past who've inspired and encouraged us as writers - and a good reminder that we ought to be encouraging those coming along behind. <br /> Carol Preston https://www.blogger.com/profile/00306981583283008014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-6537235752195323532013-06-28T12:25:03.450+10:002013-06-28T12:25:03.450+10:00As I began reading this post I knew immediately it...As I began reading this post I knew immediately it would be from you - it had the typical 'Anusha Markers': a great imagination and a desire to inspire. Thank you!Margaret Lepkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08147233663724759684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-14238339778926285402013-06-28T09:45:38.782+10:002013-06-28T09:45:38.782+10:00Thanks, Anusha--a beautiful post. I particularly l...Thanks, Anusha--a beautiful post. I particularly love the paragraph about being faithful to the call to write. That makes all the difference for me. God bless--and keep enjoying that garden!Jo-Anne Berthelsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09775045057529728396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-59672675273941595902013-06-28T09:32:52.816+10:002013-06-28T09:32:52.816+10:00Anusha that is a beautiful post! So visual. I was ...Anusha that is a beautiful post! So visual. I was almost there in the garden with you!<br /><br />It made me remember a few very dear people in my life who have done exactly that. People who cared enough to take time to share with an unimportant young girl who was eager to learn.<br /><br />I only hope and pray I can pass on the baton in some way to those following. <br /><br />God bless you.Rita Galiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586506137798711397noreply@blogger.com