tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4803438520720402383.post6296474015403228052..comments2024-03-26T14:06:28.174-07:00Comments on Wise Hearted: The Christmas Journey'sWise Heartedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13890246183434576719noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4803438520720402383.post-83468559923725139582012-12-29T13:18:21.413-08:002012-12-29T13:18:21.413-08:00Jennifer, nice talking to you too. You refresh my...Jennifer, nice talking to you too. You refresh my soul with your love for God. Thanks for stopping by. I need to get busy and write down some thought that have been running through my head before they run away...Wise Heartedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13890246183434576719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4803438520720402383.post-36623755025973808702012-12-29T10:17:45.125-08:002012-12-29T10:17:45.125-08:00Hi Betty,
Natural childbirth is a painful proces...Hi Betty, <br /><br />Natural childbirth is a painful process, and simple conditions could add to the apprehension, I imagine. <br /><br />Nice to talk with you this sunny morning, <br />Jennifer Dougan<br />www.jenniferdougan.comJennifer Douganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05659224247916807471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4803438520720402383.post-38665834340231187892012-12-29T09:53:18.816-08:002012-12-29T09:53:18.816-08:00Betty,
Pondering an old Roman Empire nativity sc...Betty, <br /><br />Pondering an old Roman Empire nativity scene with you... <br /><br />Savoring grandchildren sounds delightful! Thanks for stopping by to say hello. <br /><br />Happy new year, <br /><br />Jennifer Dougan<br />www.jenniferdougan.comJennifer Douganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05659224247916807471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4803438520720402383.post-87986656357561601652012-12-29T07:48:15.076-08:002012-12-29T07:48:15.076-08:00Caryjo, thank you for your comment on my post. I ...Caryjo, thank you for your comment on my post. I appreciate your mindset. We are to be missionaries where ever God plants us and for us in stateside. But honest if our health would hold up we would return to PNG tomorrow. Once your heart has been affected by the need it stay soft for ministry overseas. We are meeting today with two young couples, one home for a short furlough and the other going to INdonesia. Our years of experience is welcome with these couples. We are that safe couple they can lay their hearts out to and we will not judge but pray and encouraged them. God has given us both a way to serve him here in the states and part of that is praying for others who serve overseas. Love hearing from you, love your missioinary heart. BlessingsWise Heartedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13890246183434576719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4803438520720402383.post-24868100940325614922012-12-28T11:05:54.935-08:002012-12-28T11:05:54.935-08:00In some ways, our background is very similar. I&#...In some ways, our background is very similar. I've written a number of stories re: my abused childhood, etc. The blessing is that the Lord has used me to help the abused and encourage and protect. He also broke into my life before I was convinced that suicide was all I could do. Since then? Missionary, teacher, "blesser", server. AND, one of the other main present ministries is one I posted about a couple days ago called First Responders. We go to murder sites to pray for the neighborhood, the family, etc. I rarely miss them, and one main reason is b/c I understand what people are going through that leads to fights. I'd really LOVE to be a missionary in Uganda [or elsewhere] again... but think that I'm now a "missionary" in Omaha when Bhutanese arrive or when a victim's family/friends need hugs and loves and encouragement. So... guess I'm here.<br /><br />Your post was so well focused and so heart-touching and goooood examples of when/how God helps those who are headed to places that may be less-than-safe in our hearts/eyes, but the Lord will keep the enemy under control so we can serve Him as He is calling us forward.<br /><br />Blessings....<br />caryjohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01488368153291827383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4803438520720402383.post-44443458372961527972012-12-25T21:41:50.798-08:002012-12-25T21:41:50.798-08:00Rosel your comments so touched my heart for you se...Rosel your comments so touched my heart for you seen the my heart in my post...thanks you my sister..<br />Wise Heartedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13890246183434576719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4803438520720402383.post-2851705764681319612012-12-25T04:38:15.211-08:002012-12-25T04:38:15.211-08:00The clearer it had become for me as I read your po...The clearer it had become for me as I read your posts that as the Lord paved the way, only those whose hearts see how much He endured and those who truly love Him will know.and understand that despite the difficult journeys we all have to go through, it is<br />also a way to be not comfortable in this place and as He removes every bumps on the road the more these hearts will endure and remain to be joyful.knowing that God has a better place. We are given that opportunity to have our foundations shaken so that what remains is His...Seeing alcoholics come into the jail every night it is sad to see that the influence of these substances obscure the true purpose in their journeys. Your heart growing up chose to encourage, grow in faith and sought true wisdom. Nothing can compare to the true wisdom that comes.from God. Only those willing hearts who choose to follow that path that Jesus first showed are wise!!! Even if circumstances surrounding them are difficult they have joy that could never be destroyed by the enemy. May you have a wonderful Christmas sister...RCUBEshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03726426726039665564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4803438520720402383.post-13315634990295068402012-12-24T16:24:49.501-08:002012-12-24T16:24:49.501-08:00Floyd my brother, I see more and more how we each ...Floyd my brother, I see more and more how we each share out journey as we blog along. Glad I connected with you. Your honest way of seeing your past, present and future has blessed me more then once. Wise Heartedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13890246183434576719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4803438520720402383.post-4388591366417020142012-12-24T16:23:09.482-08:002012-12-24T16:23:09.482-08:00Hazel, thank you for stopping by on Christmas Eve....Hazel, thank you for stopping by on Christmas Eve. I pray your day was good, making more memories to write about. Wise Heartedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13890246183434576719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4803438520720402383.post-43771472096229705512012-12-24T12:40:53.948-08:002012-12-24T12:40:53.948-08:00We all have our journey and cross to bear. Some of...We all have our journey and cross to bear. Some of us have a more difficult journey and a heavier cross. Interestingly, it's always the brothers or sisters in Christ that had the most difficult of journeys and the heaviest of burdens that have the biggest and strongest hearts. I'm thankful for the perfect gift of salvation. It's value is beyond calculating... I'm also thankful for those that went before and bore the heavy burdens and difficult journeys to bring us the heart and wisdom of the Father... Especially at Christmas. Thank you for that gift, Betty. May God continue to use the gift of wisdom and encouragement in your life... and may He bless you and your entire family abundantly. Merry Christmas, sister.Floydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11826235597899483385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4803438520720402383.post-77565362270319612992012-12-24T12:17:33.812-08:002012-12-24T12:17:33.812-08:00Yes, we need to be reminded of the WHOLE story and...Yes, we need to be reminded of the WHOLE story and not just the birthday of Jesus. Oh, your childhood was sad, but you discovered Jesus in your heart and not just a manger.<br />Thank you for sharing at tell me a story.<br />http://letmetelluastory.blogspot.com/ a joyful noisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08712092116466408490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4803438520720402383.post-33079799794467290692012-12-24T09:24:56.286-08:002012-12-24T09:24:56.286-08:00Kathleen, God has used all the pain I suffered as ...Kathleen, God has used all the pain I suffered as a child to help others find the one who can healed the wounds. I replied on your post on the young man but for some reason it did not take. please know I will pray for the family. His soul may already be gone to be with the Lord even as I write this, a place where he is whole and filled with joy that cannot be found here on earth. Merry Christmas Wise Heartedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13890246183434576719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4803438520720402383.post-13146932773298575962012-12-24T07:38:08.087-08:002012-12-24T07:38:08.087-08:00I'm so sorry your childhood is dotted with suc...I'm so sorry your childhood is dotted with such painful Christmas messages. No doubt the Lord has used it to make of you a "wise-hearted" women ... one who understands & embraces the fullness of His Christmas message.<br /><br />Wishing you new memories, and a very blessed Christmas,<br /><br />KathleenKathleen https://www.blogger.com/profile/05245926913888212148noreply@blogger.com