tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post1578475830475704697..comments2023-10-30T05:36:52.955-07:00Comments on A Sheltering Tree: Sheltering with Defiant Joy!Pamelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14577919062812348914noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-21382505085967010272011-08-26T20:30:03.732-07:002011-08-26T20:30:03.732-07:00LOVE this photo and Bible verse. :) Have a blessed...LOVE this photo and Bible verse. :) Have a blessed week.Kaye Swain - SandwichINK for the Sandwich Generationhttp://www.sandwichink.com/ipods-iphones-and-paper-jamz-guitars-to-the-sandwich-generation-granny-nannys-rescuenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-44012716770351484472011-08-18T08:50:47.690-07:002011-08-18T08:50:47.690-07:00This was awesome! I posted about joy today at Lily...This was awesome! I posted about joy today at Lily Valley!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12770750648145547973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-85032899254970429782011-08-17T20:19:50.969-07:002011-08-17T20:19:50.969-07:00Pamela, Spurgeon, Habbakuk, Nehemiah...loved it al...Pamela, Spurgeon, Habbakuk, Nehemiah...loved it all because you're helping us fix our eyes on GOD, The Only One Who can give true joy.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06055245047864169568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-35381985335642331372011-08-17T18:57:51.667-07:002011-08-17T18:57:51.667-07:00What a beautiful thing for children to characteriz...What a beautiful thing for children to characterize a parent with - joy! Oh how I long to be a joy-filled mother!Shannon Milhollandhttp://shannonmilholland.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-69164404501607895532011-08-17T17:32:05.685-07:002011-08-17T17:32:05.685-07:00Defiant Joy. I love it. Yes, I need to keep the ...Defiant Joy. I love it. Yes, I need to keep the faith and I love that you had such a wonderful example of this joy! God bless and if the car is totaled and the work car blew up,I hope next week is better for you my friend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-38567314586487392302011-08-17T16:44:44.184-07:002011-08-17T16:44:44.184-07:00You had me chuckling at the "rainbow splinter...You had me chuckling at the "rainbow splinters." And that Habakkuk verse has been a fave of ours the past couple of years; it is currently on our bathroom mirror. A great post filled with encouraging and challenging stuff!Staciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14568663820930114213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-78567977333078080532011-08-17T15:15:32.477-07:002011-08-17T15:15:32.477-07:00Thank you so much for your thoughts on joy. I beli...Thank you so much for your thoughts on joy. I believe it all to be true. This was a lovely post. <br />Blessings to you and keep on enjoying the moments!LeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107717294803352571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-79909559496441706432011-08-17T14:14:21.180-07:002011-08-17T14:14:21.180-07:00I saw your post on my blog :) You should tell RB ...I saw your post on my blog :) You should tell RB to pamper you :) I enjoy your blog! Have a good day!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02370868651752459733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-29096315641804853742011-08-17T13:44:54.402-07:002011-08-17T13:44:54.402-07:00I also love this post and it's meaning for eac...I also love this post and it's meaning for each of us. Your words are very encouraging,especially to those of us who struggle with why are things as they are. Thank you for sharing your joy. ShannonShannon@ Cozy Home Sceneshttp://cozyhomescenes.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-32701726499429256192011-08-17T06:09:02.796-07:002011-08-17T06:09:02.796-07:00I love the hymn you posted - and have experienced ...I love the hymn you posted - and have experienced that "joy in the midst of great pain" on several occasions. Only God can give that kind of joy!Esther Asburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07976210985279724724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-33959252767124342352011-08-16T20:04:19.458-07:002011-08-16T20:04:19.458-07:00Where would we be without our joy in this old sinf...Where would we be without our joy in this old sinful world!! Great post!!!Breathing In Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13302608654931936520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-15172448951496665072011-08-16T19:11:18.758-07:002011-08-16T19:11:18.758-07:00First of all...I love the title of your blog! And ...First of all...I love the title of your blog! And secondly...I love this post. I am choosing joy with you! Thank you for your encouraging words tonight. Blessings, Pamela! :)Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11672003996136914533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-70641076995822000002011-08-16T17:54:21.554-07:002011-08-16T17:54:21.554-07:00Thank you, Pamela, for spreading the joy. My mothe...Thank you, Pamela, for spreading the joy. My mother had a hard life and many things to take away her joy but she was always joyful. I think this is one of the best blessings a parent can give a child. You're right. There is plenty of stuff to take away our joy. We need to be joyful in spite of adversity. <br />Blessings,<br />CharlotteCharlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533075034458645148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-79901142912627458462011-08-16T13:25:14.199-07:002011-08-16T13:25:14.199-07:00The perfect word for today. For my husband. He w...The perfect word for today. For my husband. He was home for lunch and he agonized about his heart's condition and his refusal to feel joy in this moment. His frustration over his job and the cares of the world. We talked about the joy of the Lord and prayed. Thank you Pamela, for a timely word.<br /><br />Blessings, Debbieno spring chickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15772761727295689298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-2345383393021178252011-08-16T06:43:01.221-07:002011-08-16T06:43:01.221-07:00Thank you for commenting on my blog this morning a...Thank you for commenting on my blog this morning and for your prayers, which led me to this post. What an encouragement and blessing you are to me. Just what I needed. I recognize some of the words to a song "Oh Love that Will Not Let Me Go". <br /><br />Thank you for being obedient to the Lord and using your blog as a way to encourage others. Obviously you had a wonderful role model which you have passed to your children. ~ AbbyLittle Birdie Blessingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14673752124765885843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-57105199228350123252011-08-16T05:28:41.276-07:002011-08-16T05:28:41.276-07:00To show the beautiful side of someone is always be...To show the beautiful side of someone is always beautiful. I like this post. There are many people who dwell in the land of negativity.Peaches Ledwidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13406881743264774589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-26830769113999417772011-08-15T23:07:07.685-07:002011-08-15T23:07:07.685-07:00A beautiful tribute to your mom and to the joy of ...A beautiful tribute to your mom and to the joy of the Lord that is our strength. ~ jenJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14358082469481452041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-3720311500716676782011-08-15T17:00:04.869-07:002011-08-15T17:00:04.869-07:00Oh, I love this post! Beautiful and inspirational...Oh, I love this post! Beautiful and inspirational!! God has brought to my heart Neh. 8:10 three times now...when this happens I take notice. Your post brought it more to a place of understanding for me...<br />God bless.Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07089685282700680525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-16309153145027770882011-08-15T13:55:42.997-07:002011-08-15T13:55:42.997-07:00Defiant Joy. You describe it so well. Thank you fo...Defiant Joy. You describe it so well. Thank you for this—I needed to read this today. Blessings.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04886843349775095643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-30038110328652589542011-08-15T12:43:20.148-07:002011-08-15T12:43:20.148-07:00I did not know, Pamela. God bless you & her so...I did not know, Pamela. God bless you & her soul. It is one of the most difficult walks in life one can trod thru.<br /><br />TTFN ~<br />Hugs,<br />MarydonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05697196986038110683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-34303301666981110522011-08-15T11:25:32.069-07:002011-08-15T11:25:32.069-07:00I think this defiant joy must come from undying ho...I think this defiant joy must come from undying hope.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14701362919026534336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-92041718049245683072011-08-15T10:26:31.031-07:002011-08-15T10:26:31.031-07:00I'd take joy, defiant or not :) Your spirit is...I'd take joy, defiant or not :) Your spirit is encouraging!<br /><br />Thanks for that sweet comment over at Seedlings in Stone. Yes, I guess Mommas are public relations experts. :)L.L. Barkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13333960142447144678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-83701685147933254672011-08-15T10:19:00.781-07:002011-08-15T10:19:00.781-07:00Great Spurgeon quote...have you heard of Barbara&#...Great Spurgeon quote...have you heard of Barbara's The Week In Words meme at Stray Thoughts? This post would be perfect for that too!Bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12273950960263126267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-36906050328828817322011-08-15T09:11:07.822-07:002011-08-15T09:11:07.822-07:00Oh, yes, defiant joy! I want defiant joy! The Lo...Oh, yes, defiant joy! I want defiant joy! The Lord is my strength! Bless you, faithful friend. Your words always melt my heart and I greatly appreciate the joy that you bring into my life!A multi-dimensional lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08182721376933664326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-57368372096055234812011-08-15T08:20:30.998-07:002011-08-15T08:20:30.998-07:00What a legacy your godly, joy-filled mother has gi...What a legacy your godly, joy-filled mother has given you. That hymn is, too, one of my favorites. I sing often about tracing rainbows through the rain. And your take on the words of Habakkuk is excellent. Beautiful, Pamela.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04881750571782158938noreply@blogger.com