tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post1936517112604975234..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: Finding Your Balance on the Narrow RoadLisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-75612398418164107972009-11-28T20:03:56.078-05:002009-11-28T20:03:56.078-05:00The winner of Story: Recapture the Mystery is Kare...The winner of Story: Recapture the Mystery is Karen. Congratulations! Karen, I'll contact you soon.<br /><br />DinaDina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-23676040573566534702009-11-24T19:05:30.389-05:002009-11-24T19:05:30.389-05:00Interesting. I forgot that one Wanda.Interesting. I forgot that one Wanda.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-91154187061711907922009-11-24T19:01:47.235-05:002009-11-24T19:01:47.235-05:00My favourite is the parable of drawing in the net ...My favourite is the parable of drawing in the net - Matthew 13:47-53. I honestly can't explain why but I've always loved those verses. wandanamgreb(at)gmail(dot)comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-38091914768255012692009-11-23T20:20:20.318-05:002009-11-23T20:20:20.318-05:00Dani, nice obscure Islamic reference.Dani, nice obscure Islamic reference.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-45247876252053214682009-11-23T19:42:39.158-05:002009-11-23T19:42:39.158-05:00Good post Dina,
The narrow road parable apply to m...Good post Dina,<br />The narrow road parable apply to many aspects of our lives. At work, home, marriage, church...<br />We lock our eyes on Jesus and move forward doing our best to avoid distractions and temptations. It is much easier said than done but His grace is always sufficient.<br />I honestly never thought of a favorite parable, but what comes to mind first is the parable of the ten Dani Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09549010472971558761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-12790940142645623652009-11-23T07:13:06.683-05:002009-11-23T07:13:06.683-05:00Yes, Patti, a great parable for writers. And inter...Yes, Patti, a great parable for writers. And interesting considering all the discussion about self-publishing happening on the ACFW loops.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-78812715144019686732009-11-22T22:20:27.313-05:002009-11-22T22:20:27.313-05:00Oh, what a wonderful post!
My favorite parable? T...Oh, what a wonderful post!<br /><br />My favorite parable? This week?<br />The parable of the talents.<br /><br />A chilling example of letting "fear," a la Satan, quash the use of God-given gifts.<br /><br />PattiPatti Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00687666130404407814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-40099573456199682422009-11-22T19:54:40.305-05:002009-11-22T19:54:40.305-05:00Yes, Debra, isn't that so true about getting a...Yes, Debra, isn't that so true about getting a few degrees off course. One of Satan's best tricks is subtlety.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-63147639348334756652009-11-22T19:53:31.760-05:002009-11-22T19:53:31.760-05:00Thanks Susanne, and my pleasure. See, I'm goin...Thanks Susanne, and my pleasure. See, I'm going to be like Julie Lessman and see if I can rack up 60 comments be answering everyone personally. Have a great day.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-56321181756550820562009-11-22T19:52:15.503-05:002009-11-22T19:52:15.503-05:00That's so cool Suzie Jo.That's so cool Suzie Jo.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-11784519721035439272009-11-22T18:49:49.399-05:002009-11-22T18:49:49.399-05:00Hi Dina,
Hello friends. I was out of town and miss...Hi Dina,<br />Hello friends. I was out of town and missed church today, so I appreciated this post in the early morning. <br />I was really struck by the image of getting a few 'degrees' off will turn into miles off course eventually. So true. And then we have that much more to go through to get back to the original path. But along that routing we learn those lessons that make the Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-5108180279211709752009-11-22T18:46:19.770-05:002009-11-22T18:46:19.770-05:00Thanks, Dina! Lovely devotional today.Thanks, Dina! Lovely devotional today.Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-8933579013239212752009-11-22T16:48:07.255-05:002009-11-22T16:48:07.255-05:00Dina, you know whats so interesting about that? If...Dina, you know whats so interesting about that? If I had read this earlier today, as was my original intention, instead of getting side-tracked by other things, it wouldn't have struck me in the same way, and the truth that I needed to see...I most likely would have seen it a different way, instead of the way I _needed_ to see it.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-83812782088758809832009-11-22T16:31:36.202-05:002009-11-22T16:31:36.202-05:00Suzie, I had a strong feeling that someone would r...Suzie, I had a strong feeling that someone would really need this message today. I'm so glad to hear that it touched a specific need.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-57207122249988280002009-11-22T16:27:45.070-05:002009-11-22T16:27:45.070-05:00Very nice, Dina. I must say, you've certainly ...Very nice, Dina. I must say, you've certainly given me a lot to think about. And, without saying too much, today you managed to hit me right where I live. I can apply this today. In fact, some of this mirros what I was sitting at the table thinking about less than ten minutes before I read this. It must be a God thing! Thanks Dina.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-27344025909878094482009-11-22T14:59:20.882-05:002009-11-22T14:59:20.882-05:00Connie, I'm not feeling trapped thank goodness...Connie, I'm not feeling trapped thank goodness. However, I was thinking today about an area in my life where I've probably been letting some heartache weigh me down. <br /><br />I was reading in my own devotions that the pure in heart will see God, but that seemingly innocent things like fear, guilt, and heartache can cloud our vision. It seems to fit with this post as well since they canDina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-11043179770373638542009-11-22T14:55:33.991-05:002009-11-22T14:55:33.991-05:00Dina, a beautiful thoughtful post. It's so eas...Dina, a beautiful thoughtful post. It's so easy to take those couple of steps off the main road and not always keep our eyes on the Lord. Our priest was reiterating this morning that Jesus came not to be like us but as an example for us to be like. It's not the destination so much as the journey, as we've learned time and time again. If we journey right, the destination will be there.Connie Marquisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783619831204895170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-67459439803966908722009-11-22T14:16:59.353-05:002009-11-22T14:16:59.353-05:00Karen, the older brother is the character I can re...Karen, the older brother is the character I can relate with most as someone who grew up in church and walked the straight and narrow. I could be pretty judgemental as a teen. I think I can look at other's with God's grace and love now, though, and just be glad they came home.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-74013652528925446232009-11-22T14:14:26.908-05:002009-11-22T14:14:26.908-05:00No problem Virginia. They were beautiful thoughts ...No problem Virginia. They were beautiful thoughts nonetheless.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-82124212115060369992009-11-22T13:49:20.306-05:002009-11-22T13:49:20.306-05:00Dina,
Yes...I heard that same slant to the Prodig...Dina,<br /><br />Yes...I heard that same slant to the Prodigal Son story more than once...<br /><br />I agree w/ you...most of us are like the 'older brother' at times.<br />Makes you wonder how 'selfish' we are...or can be.<br /><br />karenk<br />kmkuka(at)yahoo(dot)comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-48113467316912985282009-11-22T13:32:51.717-05:002009-11-22T13:32:51.717-05:00"The Mustard Seed" is my choice of parab..."The Mustard Seed" is my choice of parable, but the eloquent phraseology comes from a website called "Bible Meanings". Sorry! I should have given credit where credit is due in my first comment.Virginia Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09960370038323930029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-17352143643106408502009-11-22T13:25:49.843-05:002009-11-22T13:25:49.843-05:00Ellie, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Your comment m...Ellie, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Your comment made me smile because I went on facebook today and told all my friends that if they planned to skip church, then they needed to go read my devotional.<br /><br />If you'd like to be entered in the drawing, please leave us your email address with spaces or bracket around the @. It's a great book. I'd hate for you to miss out on your Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-84443621720850206602009-11-22T13:23:13.112-05:002009-11-22T13:23:13.112-05:00Karen, I heard an interesting take on the Prodigal...Karen, I heard an interesting take on the Prodigal's Son lately. Basically, the teacher said that the story is really about the older brother. The father remains a constant. We're not even sure if the prodigal changed, or if he just went home out of desperation.<br /><br />But the older brother, that's the character who faces a real moral dilema, and the one with which most of us can Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-48312911361028318462009-11-22T13:22:49.018-05:002009-11-22T13:22:49.018-05:00I'm always in awe of our Lord's teachings ...I'm always in awe of our Lord's teachings and parables. I wasn't able to make it to church today, so I'm grateful for this post. Thank you for these encouraging words!Ellie Kingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14711249217634726986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-27376822392097688242009-11-22T13:20:41.847-05:002009-11-22T13:20:41.847-05:00D'Ann, glad you enjoyed it.D'Ann, glad you enjoyed it.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.com