tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post2996402756558408526..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: Called to RelationshipLisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-34527778637983831442010-02-02T11:46:10.480-05:002010-02-02T11:46:10.480-05:00Aw Lisa, I really like this post. It's one of ...Aw Lisa, I really like this post. It's one of those deep-thinking posts you do so well. :)Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-83281220281004009652010-01-31T22:35:09.968-05:002010-01-31T22:35:09.968-05:00I don't think I've ever heard that hymn, M...I don't think I've ever heard that hymn, Mary, but I love the words. Thank you for sharing that.Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-76358664114994211672010-01-31T22:05:04.989-05:002010-01-31T22:05:04.989-05:00I like the image of Jesus as the bridegroom. Ther...I like the image of Jesus as the bridegroom. There's a hymn: Rejoice, rejoice believers, and let your lights appear; the evening is advancing, and darker night is near. The bridegroom is arising and soon is drawing nigh. Up, pray and watch and wrestle; at midnight comes the cry.<br />(2nd verse) The watchers on the mountain proclaim the bridegroom near; go forth as he approaches with Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-40826847555675405392010-01-31T19:29:52.278-05:002010-01-31T19:29:52.278-05:00Hi Susie and Suzie,
Have I mentioned lately what...Hi Susie and Suzie, <br /><br />Have I mentioned lately what a blessing you ladies are to me? Love you all. Thanks for taking time to comment today.Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-77902667829090646562010-01-31T18:05:03.087-05:002010-01-31T18:05:03.087-05:00Lovely post, Lisa. What a precious verse that is, ...Lovely post, Lisa. What a precious verse that is, truly one to cling to. I got a little teared up.<br /><br />God gave His all for me, and yet I'm never satisfied. I whine, whimper and groan my way through things rather than give them to Him joyfully. What a great reminder to relish the relationship He's offered me.<br /><br />Hi Karen! Love seeing you at the Inkwell!Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-76613204082696481542010-01-31T17:09:49.164-05:002010-01-31T17:09:49.164-05:00Hi Lisa. This was beautiful. I love that God calls...Hi Lisa. This was beautiful. I love that God calls me precious and beloved. It's amazing to be loved that much, and it's even more amazing that God has that much room in his heart.<br /><br />I agree, Redeeming Love is a wonderful book.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-17985283338360015832010-01-31T17:09:33.386-05:002010-01-31T17:09:33.386-05:00Thanks for the comments, Deb. I have got to find t...Thanks for the comments, Deb. I have got to find that devotion. I'm so glad you're back to the 20th century.<br /><br />Karen, thanks for stopping by. We always love to see you around the Inkwell.Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-27933654608464143652010-01-31T16:44:04.595-05:002010-01-31T16:44:04.595-05:00Good post! I need to meditate on this a bit.
Thank...Good post! I need to meditate on this a bit.<br />Thanks and blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-3412730956365289942010-01-31T16:33:21.573-05:002010-01-31T16:33:21.573-05:00This was a beautiful post today, Lisa, and the pho...This was a beautiful post today, Lisa, and the photos are a beautiful addition. I read this early and came back more than once. This is a great start to our love posts this month.<br /><br />When I did the study of the Tabernacle through Beth Moore's study "A woman's heart: God's dwelling place" I got a better understanding of just how much God wants our fellowship and loveDebra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-69780042115244565622010-01-31T13:45:36.362-05:002010-01-31T13:45:36.362-05:00Aw, Dina that made my day. I figured you had read ...Aw, Dina that made my day. I figured you had read Redeeming Love. That was more a public service announcement! <br /><br />Jill, I'm so with you. Parting with my time is so tough for me. It just seems like there are so many voices clamoring for it. So many competing priorities. <br /><br />I'm pretty darn happy not to be called Gomer too.Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-6346608067973342592010-01-31T12:53:22.895-05:002010-01-31T12:53:22.895-05:00Hi Lisa,
I echo Dina's sentiments. You asked:
...Hi Lisa,<br />I echo Dina's sentiments. You asked:<br />What are you willing to sacrifice in order to foster your relationship with the creator of heaven and Earth?<br /><br />That seems a difficult question for me. I think it's because any sacrifice I make next to Jesus dying on the cross seems insignificant.<br /><br />I think for me personally it's spending my time with God. I Jillian Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565274151603868808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-42532342481072696652010-01-31T12:41:49.939-05:002010-01-31T12:41:49.939-05:00I have read it. It's one of my all time favori...I have read it. It's one of my all time favorite books.<br /><br />Lisa, we used your post as a family devotional this morning. The kids were very interested and had great questions. Of course I avoided the actual word "prostitute" because I didn't want to explain that to my seven year old, but the older ones understood the full implication and were amazed by the story.<br /><brDina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-31659527598176959962010-01-31T11:54:59.149-05:002010-01-31T11:54:59.149-05:00Thanks, Dina. It never ceases to amaze me how many...Thanks, Dina. It never ceases to amaze me how many layers there are in every verse. Amazing, infinite.<br /><br />Probably the most popular christian romance novel of all time, Francine Rivers's Redeeming Love is a retelling of the story of Hosea and Gomer, and therefore, by extension, a portrait of God's love. It's an incredible story and if you haven't ever read it, I recommend Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-53150353533985662582010-01-31T09:13:04.409-05:002010-01-31T09:13:04.409-05:00That was so beautiful, Lisa. And I learned somethi...That was so beautiful, Lisa. And I learned something new today.<br /><br />The whole point is summed up in Hosea 2:16 “And in that day, declares the Lord, you will call me ‘My Husband,’ and no longer will you call me ‘My Baal.’<br /><br />As you probably know, I love to write on this topic too, but I never stumbled upon that gem before.<br /><br />In fact, it's hard to find words like "Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.com