tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post2608961813978411987..comments2024-02-17T17:59:25.010+10:00Comments on Christian Writers Downunder: Strength and DignityJeanette O'Haganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-80746605814435019812013-06-13T12:28:31.988+10:002013-06-13T12:28:31.988+10:00Carol if I was American I would be saying "I&...Carol if I was American I would be saying "I'm hearing you sister!"<br /><br />Sometimes I think the fashion industry should just add a superwoman cape to all women’s outfits and be done with it. We are expected to be everything to everyone in every situation but that is not possible. Thank goodness our identity is elsewhere.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Kayleen<br />Kayleen West - Children Author/Illustratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102357041523253163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-41844886788682847922013-05-23T12:34:04.488+10:002013-05-23T12:34:04.488+10:00Thanks Nola and Adam. We can all relate to being b...Thanks Nola and Adam. We can all relate to being busy, can't we? I'm always glad for the reminder to slow down too. And I'm sure much of what is said about the woman in Proverbs 31 applies to men, Adam. In fact just before that passage, there is an encouragement to men to be just and upright. Lots of passages and lots of examples are there in the scriptures. We just need to read them over and over to make them sink in. Carol Preston https://www.blogger.com/profile/00306981583283008014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-41290898061198149532013-05-23T08:26:34.207+10:002013-05-23T08:26:34.207+10:00Ah business. I hate feeling busy. It kills my prod...Ah business. I hate feeling busy. It kills my productivity as I can't think straight when I'm under that kind of pressure.<br /><br />Proverbs 31 is pretty cool. I'll be honest though, sometimes I think it would be nice if the Bible also included a similar set of guidelines on what it means to be a Godly man :)Adam David Collingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18072000680990534407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-3743485118521124562013-05-22T15:35:12.349+10:002013-05-22T15:35:12.349+10:00Glad to hear you've cut down on work this year...Glad to hear you've cut down on work this year Nola. Am sure it must be lovely to have a bit of time to spend on your passions like writing. And some time to smell the roses. Enjoy it all! :)Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-21363054604187656422013-05-22T14:22:57.231+10:002013-05-22T14:22:57.231+10:00Sorry I'm a bit late getting to your blog Caro...Sorry I'm a bit late getting to your blog Carol. Um ... I was too busy the other day? LOL Can certainly relate to what you've said. God has been telling me to slow down for a while and I made some dramatic steps this year to do just that, changing from full-time work to three days a week. I'm still getting into the rhythm of it, but it's great to have that time to reflect, wind down, write, and generally not be so stressed. I really love that version of the 23rd Psalm too. Thanks for sharing. Blessings, NolaNola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-35343773601365694172013-05-22T11:29:45.962+10:002013-05-22T11:29:45.962+10:00A good reminder Carol and great translation for to...A good reminder Carol and great translation for today's woman or man. Fits in a little with a blog post I have written for later this week for International Christian Fiction writers.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217918666756258037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-22319982526790341952013-05-21T10:05:32.742+10:002013-05-21T10:05:32.742+10:00Good for you Tracey. I think it takes a lot of lea...Good for you Tracey. I think it takes a lot of learning, practice, and determination to be still, but so worthwhile. Carol Preston https://www.blogger.com/profile/00306981583283008014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-49967624814560577652013-05-21T10:04:44.310+10:002013-05-21T10:04:44.310+10:00I love early mornings, Paula, and late nights are ...I love early mornings, Paula, and late nights are OK too, as long as there's quiet and solitude, which she probably had - no TV, phone etc. Sounds like heavenCarol Preston https://www.blogger.com/profile/00306981583283008014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-17230622760838536982013-05-21T10:02:59.459+10:002013-05-21T10:02:59.459+10:00Yes, she does seem remarkable, Anusha, but I think...Yes, she does seem remarkable, Anusha, but I think it's the sense of calm and order that appeals to me most. I think I should have been born in an era when there were far less distractions and I could plan my day and have it run smoothly, without interruption - but that's probably something I'm reading into the passage. Carol Preston https://www.blogger.com/profile/00306981583283008014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-24587860215356247582013-05-21T06:17:38.208+10:002013-05-21T06:17:38.208+10:00Have you heard the saying 'If you want somethi...Have you heard the saying 'If you want something done ask a busy person'? That was me. Slowing down has been a learning curve for me, but I can now sit still in the presence of my saviour and rest. Good word Carol.Tracey Hoffmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12228597379311747708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-25120849421643962842013-05-20T21:23:28.123+10:002013-05-20T21:23:28.123+10:00Yes, we can be pulled in so many directions that l...Yes, we can be pulled in so many directions that life sometimes feels very complex. I never figured out how that Proverbs 31 lady seemed to thrive on such early mornings and late nights. That's a lovely version of Psalm 23.Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-10967112384451719072013-05-20T16:36:37.792+10:002013-05-20T16:36:37.792+10:00Thanks Carol. You are right. In this modern world ...Thanks Carol. You are right. In this modern world the busier you are the more esteemed you seem to be! Busyness is often equated to productivity. And yet the life God calls us to is so different as you point out wisely.<br /><br />I have to admit that that lady in Proverbs 31 seems remarkable - working from early morning till late at night - having lots of time for family and community. A bit daunting to live up to. :)<br /><br />It's a great chapter though with many wise words for us - I remember my husband and I reading it during a service when we were newly engaged, laughing at the picture of our future family who would all be dressed in scarlet one day! :)<br /><br />Blessings and thanks,<br />AnushaAnusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-37804818364045207262013-05-20T16:14:35.594+10:002013-05-20T16:14:35.594+10:00Wonderful how God gives us just the right thing wh...Wonderful how God gives us just the right thing when preparing for a talk, isn't it? I used to use this years ago in spiritual retreats, and just found it again. Carol Preston https://www.blogger.com/profile/00306981583283008014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-84466238360782303902013-05-20T16:00:42.683+10:002013-05-20T16:00:42.683+10:00Thanks, Carol--so many wise comments here! And I j...Thanks, Carol--so many wise comments here! And I just stopped and read that version of the 23rd Psalm quietly and slowly for myself, which was wonderful. Jo-Anne Berthelsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09775045057529728396noreply@blogger.com