Comments for Monday Motivation & More

Comment on 2011 post picks & winners! by Linda

Linda — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:11:09 +0000

I’m so excited to have returned from leadership conference and in catching up on my e-mails I see that your darling daughter picked my name. How exciting! I never win anything. Thank you – Linda

Comment on My Tebow, Palin, Duggar Connection by Carmen

Carmen — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:05:56 +0000

Love it!

Comment on 2011 post picks & winners! by Becky De Valle

Becky De Valle — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 05:29:10 +0000

Oh my goodness Beth! Just read this! If you haven’t sent the Starbuck’s card out yet….Don’t. Do what Jason said on his comment and take Dan out
instead! If you have sent it out…THANK YOU SO MUCH! I look forward to reading and gleaning! Love and Blessings!

Comment on 2011 post picks & winners! by Sue

Sue — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:22:16 +0000

I would love to hear about growing in grace, and how seasons of life play into that.

Comment on Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays or (gasp) Xmas! by Tina Messick-Hudgens

Tina Messick-Hudgens — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:22:19 +0000

WOW! Thanks for these explanations! I had NO idea! I feel soooo much better now! Becuase I HAVE wondered about all that “stuff” people post… on face book about Holiday and Xmas! And now WOW! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

Comment on 2011 post picks & winners! by Gloria Borden

Gloria Borden — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:52:43 +0000

Of course, my favorite is “Always Daddy’s Girl”. It makes my heart sing and brings a tear to my eye. May God continue to guide and to inspire you as you contemplate the subject matter for the coming year
Love,
Mom

Comment on 2011 post picks & winners! by Cynthia

Cynthia — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:09:48 +0000

I have to say that your hospitality post is a favorite of mine too. It’s been very much on my heart about the lack of teaching or encouraging of this in our churches,etc… I’ve had so many people comment on our gift of hospitality in our home. Certainly not gift of hostessing, =) , but having people in our home. It is listed as a gift in scripture, and of course, then it should be used generously. But, everyone is told in scripture to practice hospitality (Romans 12:13, even to strangers. That includes even giving a cup of water. Anyway… I had a much harder time with overnight guests, especially since our home is not large and no extra beds or hide a bed couch,no privacy, small bedrooms, etc… I had a list of why it was difficult to offer overnight accommodations. But a dear friend of mine, an older and much wiser woman than me said “if you have room in your heart, you’ll have room in your home”. The willingness hasn’t happened over night, but I now have my younger 47yr. old brother living with us (he was recently diagnosed with MS and can’t work and is single), and my nephew who moved in right before Christmas because he needs a new lease on life. We have made tiny rooms for them in our basement, furnished with furniture that was offered to us … some without knowing our need. I don’t know how long they’ll be with us, but I do know that God had it planned out for us to do long before we knew it would be happening, and has provided for us and them in wonderful ways. Yes, it’s tight, and inconvenient, but we are enjoying wonderful times of togetherness and encouragement.
It doesn’t usually mean longterm like these men are for the time being, but usually it’s a night, a weekend, etc…. It’s still hard for many people to invite people into their homes, whether it’s for a cup of coffee, a meal, an afternoon or evening of fellowship. But whatever the time, you can’t out give the Lord, and He blesses abundantly when you are following His leading.
I’m thankful that He gave us a home that has “just enough” room for whomever He brings into our life to encourage.

Comment on 2011 post picks & winners! by Patty Martin

Patty Martin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:02:29 +0000

ha ha ha!! I made your blog list of encouragers!! YAY!
But I can’t help myself – YOU encourage ME – and I saw that in you the first time I met you at the Springs – I KNEW that God was going to continue to use you mightily all thru your life as long as you also desired that same thing. And you’ve done that – and continue to do that. And it’s interesting to me to see how SO many parts of your life mirror parts of mine .
SO ….as long as I can continue to bless and/or encourage you, I will do so. I also pass much of what you say along to my junior high class….so the ripples continue to spread throughout NO. Calif.
Love you, Beth!
Patty

Comment on 2011 post picks & winners! by Kim

Kim — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 02:35:57 +0000

I absolutely loved that you picked two winners because your precious baby girl wanted to join in on the fun!!

All I can say about the hospitality story is “Awww.” I will be going back and re-reading that post tomorrow morning during my quiet time! Thanks for sharing the message from your reader.

Looking forward to your next post,

Kim

Comment on 2011 post picks & winners! by Cindy Henderson

Cindy Henderson — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:12 +0000

don’t know if this is where to leave this comment, but I would LOVE to know where Becky from Arvada, CO attends church. My son lives there and is looking for a church home. without invading others privacy, is there a way I can find this out?
PS I love reading ALL your posts and especially the most recent one about Palin, Tebow and the Duggers.