tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post3117610103215914945..comments2024-03-28T16:52:31.923-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: Following Your Writing Dream—When God Says You Can, You CanEdie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-13390794640419623822017-08-05T13:48:31.730-04:002017-08-05T13:48:31.730-04:00God told me to write a book. It's been years a...God told me to write a book. It's been years and I'm out of excuses. I'm writing the book and a blog, among other things. Thanks for sharing. I need reminded that it's not me, it's Christ at work, through me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14107686924115780685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-91085309949249887722017-08-05T08:17:32.041-04:002017-08-05T08:17:32.041-04:00Glad you found it helpful. Blessings! :)Glad you found it helpful. Blessings! :)Andrea Merrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07886398056031430593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-79480882378596396602017-08-05T08:16:19.436-04:002017-08-05T08:16:19.436-04:00Thanks, Robin. Blessings! :)Thanks, Robin. Blessings! :)Andrea Merrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07886398056031430593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-32300307731321548722017-08-04T18:45:00.961-04:002017-08-04T18:45:00.961-04:00Just had to remind myself of this today. And then ...Just had to remind myself of this today. And then read your reminder. Thanks! I obviously needed to hear this today.Maria M Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15261081664283796125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-60770800054417910802017-08-04T18:25:36.208-04:002017-08-04T18:25:36.208-04:00Andrea, thank you! you're words are spot on an...Andrea, thank you! you're words are spot on and oh-so-timely! Robin E. Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16258253525429429571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-85499213137218494042017-08-04T15:28:13.964-04:002017-08-04T15:28:13.964-04:00My pleasure, Michelle. When God has a plan, He has...My pleasure, Michelle. When God has a plan, He has the provision. Blessings on your writing journey! :)Andrea Merrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07886398056031430593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-42623605128038654692017-08-04T15:26:26.785-04:002017-08-04T15:26:26.785-04:00Thanks, Beth. Blessings! :)Thanks, Beth. Blessings! :)Andrea Merrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07886398056031430593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-62959823411690076622017-08-04T14:10:13.629-04:002017-08-04T14:10:13.629-04:00Such encouraging words! I do feel God has called m...Such encouraging words! I do feel God has called me to write but often get discouraged or suffer from a healthy lack of discipline. Yet, to not write is to scorn God's gracious gift. Thank you for the reminder of God's goodness, and His strength to accomplish His purposes.michelle adseriashttp://godponderings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-6334462751319992592017-08-04T14:09:12.633-04:002017-08-04T14:09:12.633-04:00This was very encouraging Andrea. Thanks for being...This was very encouraging Andrea. Thanks for being vunerable and sharing!Beth K. Fortunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18254615640813203483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-87772596252551808592017-08-04T12:49:13.845-04:002017-08-04T12:49:13.845-04:00Thanks, Sandra. God is so awesome to give us what ...Thanks, Sandra. God is so awesome to give us what we need, but He does use those spiritual kicks in the behind on occasion. I have the bruises and stretch marks on my comfort zone to prove it. LOL :)Andrea Merrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07886398056031430593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-5614842464443693022017-08-04T12:30:07.702-04:002017-08-04T12:30:07.702-04:00Hey Lady. You glow in that headshot as your words ...Hey Lady. You glow in that headshot as your words in this article do. <br />Though it felt like a kick in the behind, your article bolsters my conviction I'm on God's path 'cause He keeps giving me what I need each day in this writing chair.<3Sandra Allen Lovelacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04334272736465699471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-32930796493589537522017-08-04T10:15:31.724-04:002017-08-04T10:15:31.724-04:00So true, my friend, and well said. Thanks, Bruce! ...So true, my friend, and well said. Thanks, Bruce! :)Andrea Merrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07886398056031430593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-41899194312952208132017-08-04T10:11:34.787-04:002017-08-04T10:11:34.787-04:00Welcome to the family, Andrea. And thanks for your...Welcome to the family, Andrea. And thanks for your encouraging words. I've learned when we say we can't, we can't. But that's the whole point. God doesn't call us to take the ball and run with it, He calls us to take His Hand and run with Him. When we do, as you and I have learned, He takes us where we never thought we could go.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17632691961464703799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-88335769162878830372017-08-04T10:06:48.409-04:002017-08-04T10:06:48.409-04:00Thanks so much. Have a blessed weekend! :)Thanks so much. Have a blessed weekend! :)Andrea Merrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07886398056031430593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-31475853138083323012017-08-04T10:06:11.602-04:002017-08-04T10:06:11.602-04:00Me too, Patricia ... well mostly. I still have to ...Me too, Patricia ... well mostly. I still have to remind myself. LOL That crow just never goes down well. Blessings! :)Andrea Merrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07886398056031430593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-40472532073889845162017-08-04T10:04:05.933-04:002017-08-04T10:04:05.933-04:00I definitely know what you mean, Jennifer. It'...I definitely know what you mean, Jennifer. It's tough sometimes, but that's how we grow. Thanks for stopping by. Blessings! :)Andrea Merrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07886398056031430593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-34418936349777046182017-08-04T09:54:20.555-04:002017-08-04T09:54:20.555-04:00Welcome, Andrea. What a hopeful remainder to start...Welcome, Andrea. What a hopeful remainder to start the day and the weekend! Ingmar Albizuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01329625581962664673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-53719110016806034682017-08-04T09:54:13.446-04:002017-08-04T09:54:13.446-04:00Andrea, I've learned to never say never. :-) R...Andrea, I've learned to never say never. :-) Really enjoyed your encouraging words.Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-43183676060017681482017-08-04T08:55:43.966-04:002017-08-04T08:55:43.966-04:00Great thought. Seems like everything I do pertaini...Great thought. Seems like everything I do pertaining to writing is out of my comfort zone. ☺Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04163521563641083919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-32221191188832541792017-08-04T08:35:33.802-04:002017-08-04T08:35:33.802-04:00Edie, thank you so much for the warm welcome and f...Edie, thank you so much for the warm welcome and for allowing me to share with your readers. :)Andrea Merrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07886398056031430593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-9825782756811999482017-08-04T08:34:13.482-04:002017-08-04T08:34:13.482-04:00Thanks, Cherrilynn. I always say God does not call...Thanks, Cherrilynn. I always say God does not call the equipped, He equips the called. When we follow our calling, He gives us whatever we need to complete the task. Blessings! :)Andrea Merrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07886398056031430593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-30397036786242511642017-08-04T08:29:55.761-04:002017-08-04T08:29:55.761-04:00I think God delights in taking our weakest points ...I think God delights in taking our weakest points (like poetry) and showing us what He can accomplish through us. I know your family will cherish the poems you have written. Thanks for sharing. Blessings! :)Andrea Merrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07886398056031430593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-16277809500310358992017-08-04T08:25:17.870-04:002017-08-04T08:25:17.870-04:00Thanks, Barbara. I love what you said about Him sh...Thanks, Barbara. I love what you said about Him shining through. It's amazing what He can do through us as long as we're willing and obedient. Blessings! :)Andrea Merrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07886398056031430593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-53994617021823547862017-08-04T07:13:13.352-04:002017-08-04T07:13:13.352-04:00Welcome, Andrea. I did not want to write. I write ...Welcome, Andrea. I did not want to write. I write our of obedience to God. He has helped me refine my writing tools. I admire anyone who has completed a book. Thank you for sharing yourself with us. truthtoshine.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911184699045569514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-61960830518712194462017-08-04T06:56:52.238-04:002017-08-04T06:56:52.238-04:00Welcome, Andrea. I suppose we all get a taste of t...Welcome, Andrea. I suppose we all get a taste of the proverbial crow now and then. I've been known to go back for a second helping. I not only did not like poetry, I enjoyed saying it was not a part of my reading life. I have become fascinated with older poetry and read it daily, including the several books I've bought recently on poetic forms. I have now written enough poems to have a book for my children and grandchildren. Several of those poems fill me with such pride that I almost catch myself taking too much of the credit for writing them. "Can't" and "won't" have been too much a part of my vocabulary. Yes, we must talk ourselves out of the reality of The Plan. JayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com