Comments for Gathering Rubies http://gatheringrubies.com Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel. Proverbs 20:15 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:53:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Batten Down the Hatches by Robin http://gatheringrubies.com/2012/04/13/batten-down-the-hatches/#comment-1420 Robin Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:53:35 +0000 http://gatheringrubies.com/?p=2999#comment-1420 I am always fascinated by our weather, Janice. I was in a tornado in 1989 where my house was struck and we were trapped in our cellar until people dug us out. I remember the sheer power of the wind and the desperation and chaos my mother experienced rushing us all to the hidey hole. Those were my childhood memories. This weekend I was awe-struck again, but for a much different reason. Instead of being enamored by the wind and chaos, the display of God's power and mercy washed over me like a comforting soft blanket. My how perceptions change!! :) <strong>I grew up in OK and we spent many nights in the cellar. Very scary stuff for a kid. I remember being stung by a scorpion on one visit to the hidey hole and I also singed the hair of a neighbor girl (accidentally) when I was allowed to hold a candle. I agree with you; I too am always in awe of God's power, especially during storms. (Sorry it took me so long to respond) </strong> I am always fascinated by our weather, Janice. I was in a tornado in 1989 where my house was struck and we were trapped in our cellar until people dug us out. I remember the sheer power of the wind and the desperation and chaos my mother experienced rushing us all to the hidey hole. Those were my childhood memories.

This weekend I was awe-struck again, but for a much different reason. Instead of being enamored by the wind and chaos, the display of God’s power and mercy washed over me like a comforting soft blanket.

My how perceptions change!! :)

I grew up in OK and we spent many nights in the cellar. Very scary stuff for a kid. I remember being stung by a scorpion on one visit to the hidey hole and I also singed the hair of a neighbor girl (accidentally) when I was allowed to hold a candle. I agree with you; I too am always in awe of God’s power, especially during storms.
(Sorry it took me so long to respond)

]]> Comment on Think Before You Speak by Exemplary Speech « Christianity 201 http://gatheringrubies.com/2012/03/01/think-before-you-speak/#comment-1410 Exemplary Speech « Christianity 201 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:46:18 +0000 http://gatheringrubies.com/?p=2995#comment-1410 [...] Our round the world trip today lands at Gathering Rubies the blog of Janice Garrison.  While I normally encourage you to click the original source, rather than reading here; it applies doubly so today since I had a tough time choosing among several good recent blog exhortations.   Most of us have seen an eroding of standards in both written and oral communication both outside and within the Church. I believe that those who bear the name of Christ should aim for the highest standards.  Janice titled this, Think Before You Speak. [...] <strong>Thank you for sharing my blog, I am very honored!! I’m certainly not a great writer, I do write from my heart and my main desire has always been to use this source as a way to reach both the unbeliever and the believer. My hope is that we take being a follower of Christ seriously and glorify God everyday by our words and actions. </strong> [...] Our round the world trip today lands at Gathering Rubies the blog of Janice Garrison.  While I normally encourage you to click the original source, rather than reading here; it applies doubly so today since I had a tough time choosing among several good recent blog exhortations.   Most of us have seen an eroding of standards in both written and oral communication both outside and within the Church. I believe that those who bear the name of Christ should aim for the highest standards.  Janice titled this, Think Before You Speak. [...]

Thank you for sharing my blog, I am very honored!!
I’m certainly not a great writer, I do write from my heart and my main desire has always been to use this source as a way to reach both the unbeliever and the believer. My hope is that we take being a follower of Christ seriously and glorify God everyday by our words and actions.

]]> Comment on Think Before You Speak by Warren Baldwin http://gatheringrubies.com/2012/03/01/think-before-you-speak/#comment-1345 Warren Baldwin Thu, 08 Mar 2012 20:12:42 +0000 http://gatheringrubies.com/?p=2995#comment-1345 Excellent thoughts, and I so agree. The shortened form of the slang, some of it vulagar, has become so standard that even Christian folks use it without a 2nd thought. I appreciate your thoughts here. And Eph. 5 has some things to say about coarse humor, too. <strong>Thank you Warren, it really does make me sad hearing Christians talk or write things that are so offensive. I agree, Eph 5 is another great place showing how we should not talk.</strong> Excellent thoughts, and I so agree. The shortened form of the slang, some of it vulagar, has become so standard that even Christian folks use it without a 2nd thought. I appreciate your thoughts here. And Eph. 5 has some things to say about coarse humor, too.

Thank you Warren, it really does make me sad hearing Christians talk or write things that are so offensive. I agree, Eph 5 is another great place showing how we should not talk.

]]> Comment on The Day of Love by jel http://gatheringrubies.com/2012/02/14/the-day-of-love/#comment-1267 jel Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:16:18 +0000 http://gatheringrubies.com/?p=2979#comment-1267 howdy Janice, I like the new look. hope ya had a cool yesterday! :) huggs <strong>Thank you jel :)</strong> howdy Janice,
I like the new look.

hope ya had a cool yesterday! :)
huggs

Thank you jel :)

]]> Comment on 8 Cow Woman by Karla http://gatheringrubies.com/2012/02/01/8-cow-woman/#comment-1179 Karla Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:58:11 +0000 http://gatheringrubies.com/?p=2974#comment-1179 Wow! What a story. I love it! I wish many more people could read this story. It is amazing how inner beauty (self-esteem) can be portrayed on the outside. You know if I could just relate my worth (an 8 - cow woman) to what Christ paid for me. I should always walk with my head high and realize my true value as a woman. <strong>Karla, "Wow" was my sentiment as well. I really love this story!!</strong> Wow! What a story. I love it! I wish many more people could read this story. It is amazing how inner beauty (self-esteem) can be portrayed on the outside.
You know if I could just relate my worth (an 8 – cow woman) to what Christ paid for me. I should always walk with my head high and realize my true value as a woman.

Karla, “Wow” was my sentiment as well. I really love this story!!

]]> Comment on Letting Go by Warren Baldwin http://gatheringrubies.com/2012/01/20/letting-go/#comment-1176 Warren Baldwin Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:48:19 +0000 http://gatheringrubies.com/?p=2942#comment-1176 This is so full of wisdom I don't know what particular nugget to comment on. But, since I like how you worded it so much, I'll pick this one: "I find it interesting and baffling that instead of trying to prove the negativity wrong by demonstrating the opposite behavior, we began to act out the label(s) given to us." I have seen this work itself out in so many people's lives, including my own. One person who refused to believe what was said to or about him, trusted God, and has simply done his best, is Tim Tebow. And look where God has permitted him to go. Great lesson in his example, and in your excellent post. Good job. WB <strong>Thank you for your kind words Warren. This was so true in my own life and it took me years of making bad choices and acting out in negativity ways before I learned to believe there was any good in me. I too see it in others, especially teens, and it breaks my heart.</strong> This is so full of wisdom I don’t know what particular nugget to comment on. But, since I like how you worded it so much, I’ll pick this one: “I find it interesting and baffling that instead of trying to prove the negativity wrong by demonstrating the opposite behavior, we began to act out the label(s) given to us.”

I have seen this work itself out in so many people’s lives, including my own. One person who refused to believe what was said to or about him, trusted God, and has simply done his best, is Tim Tebow. And look where God has permitted him to go. Great lesson in his example, and in your excellent post. Good job. WB

Thank you for your kind words Warren. This was so true in my own life and it took me years of making bad choices and acting out in negativity ways before I learned to believe there was any good in me. I too see it in others, especially teens, and it breaks my heart.

]]> Comment on Letting Go by jel http://gatheringrubies.com/2012/01/20/letting-go/#comment-1014 jel Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:36:03 +0000 http://gatheringrubies.com/?p=2942#comment-1014 glad to see ya posting again! :) huggs <strong>Thanks jel! :)</strong> glad to see ya posting again! :)
huggs

Thanks jel! :)

]]> Comment on The Inward Conversation of Christ with the Faithful Soul by Sarah S. http://gatheringrubies.com/2011/11/12/the-inward-conversation-of-christ-with-the-faithful-soul/#comment-1010 Sarah S. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:03:17 +0000 http://gatheringrubies.com/?p=2938#comment-1010 Love this. I have been straining to hear Him speak to me lately. I know He is, but my head is swirling full of the world. Thanks for posting this. <strong>Thank you Sara! I completely understand. Last night I was allowed to see Him at work in my life. It was so wonderful. I have been praying for someone who I've not had a lot of closness with and twice in one week (including yesterday) this person has been a huge blessing to me.<strong> Love this. I have been straining to hear Him speak to me lately. I know He is, but my head is swirling full of the world. Thanks for posting this.

Thank you Sara! I completely understand. Last night I was allowed to see Him at work in my life. It was so wonderful. I have been praying for someone who I’ve not had a lot of closness with and twice in one week (including yesterday) this person has been a huge blessing to me.

]]> Comment on Long Enough on the Mountain by Greg England http://gatheringrubies.com/2011/09/23/long-enough-on-the-mountain/#comment-971 Greg England Thu, 29 Sep 2011 05:08:25 +0000 http://gatheringrubies.com/?p=2927#comment-971 Camping out is always easier than climbing up or down the mountain. Camping out is always easier than climbing up or down the mountain.

]]> Comment on Winding Down by John Dobbs http://gatheringrubies.com/2011/09/06/winding-down-2/#comment-950 John Dobbs Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:41:17 +0000 http://gatheringrubies.com/?p=2919#comment-950 Really enjoyed this Janice... thanks for sharing and reminding us how quickly time passes. <strong>Thank you John! I appreciate you very much!!</strong> Really enjoyed this Janice… thanks for sharing and reminding us how quickly time passes.

Thank you John! I appreciate you very much!!

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