tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post684851453105032395..comments2024-03-29T09:08:53.181-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: Writing Restored by the SabbathEdie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-11063627730866702012021-05-20T12:08:13.037-04:002021-05-20T12:08:13.037-04:00This is such an important reminder to us "doe...This is such an important reminder to us "doers" that we should take the Sabbath rest seriously. It obeys God's commandment to rest and worship Him, and refreshes us...just as He knew it would! Thanks for the reminder in a busy season.Kathyhttps://www.kathy-oneill.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-2235575192919504692021-05-17T09:42:21.428-04:002021-05-17T09:42:21.428-04:00I don't write anything on Sunday, not even for...I don't write anything on Sunday, not even for fun. I need break. And I need to make Sunday special.JPC Allenhttp://www.jpcallenwrites.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-76310201864474164362021-05-16T07:36:21.119-04:002021-05-16T07:36:21.119-04:00Thank you, Emme, for giving us these much-needed w...Thank you, Emme, for giving us these much-needed words for our busy world. Jeannie Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08422296463303179715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-39617855173262237012021-05-16T02:23:16.885-04:002021-05-16T02:23:16.885-04:00Emme, your post reminds me of how my mother observ...Emme, your post reminds me of how my mother observed Sunday. We weren't allowed to do any kind of work on that day. We went to church, ate our fried chicken, and rested, napped and read the Sunday paper. I love what you said here, "The only way we can truly write from God’s heart is to know His heart. The only way to know His heart is to take time to meditate on His Word and the power of who He is and the individual purpose He has for each of us. By rejecting time spent in rest before the Lord, we risk losing our soul to worldly thinking." Barbara Lattahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06095727992126656197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-34845617229969813652021-05-15T23:00:48.242-04:002021-05-15T23:00:48.242-04:00What an inspiration you are, Kay. I have decided t...What an inspiration you are, Kay. I have decided to also set aside the Sabbath as a day of rest and fellowship with the Lord. Thank you so much for your comments. Blessings to you.Emmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022609487994446362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-20172047542687826332021-05-15T22:30:33.174-04:002021-05-15T22:30:33.174-04:00My husband and I haven't always observed the S...My husband and I haven't always observed the Sabbath as a day set apart, but when we came to the realization that the fourth commandment should be as revered as all the others, we changed our ways. We no longer work or write on the Sabbath. It's sometimes hard to give up our natural tendency to keep "doing", but we have found peace and tranquility in the rest. Kay DiBiancahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09510251278455380607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-75935481075395767662021-05-15T21:21:21.910-04:002021-05-15T21:21:21.910-04:00I join you, Melissa, in yielding more to the Sabba...I join you, Melissa, in yielding more to the Sabbath and the blessings that will come. Thank you so much for your comments.Emmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022609487994446362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-33487346307197124462021-05-15T21:19:06.321-04:002021-05-15T21:19:06.321-04:00Thank you so much for your comments, Benedict. You...Thank you so much for your comments, Benedict. Your words go to the heart of our desire to reverence the Lord in a way that our busy lives do not allow. That can change by the desire of our hearts, fueled by God's eternal love and His grace. Blessings to you. Emmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022609487994446362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-16518713731337645592021-05-15T21:04:00.783-04:002021-05-15T21:04:00.783-04:00Thank you so much for sharing your memories, Diane...Thank you so much for sharing your memories, Diane. We are indeed blessed to have those lovely experiences for look back on. Blessings to you.Emmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022609487994446362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-5983348764190435682021-05-15T20:59:41.433-04:002021-05-15T20:59:41.433-04:00My Nanny would be humbled that you share her words...My Nanny would be humbled that you share her words. They truly have been a beacon to my family, as was her example. It is my prayer that the voice of God be the filter through which we all interpret our lives. Blessings to you always.Emmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022609487994446362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-66616746601310635092021-05-15T20:55:56.771-04:002021-05-15T20:55:56.771-04:00Thank you so much for your comments, Marjorie. In ...Thank you so much for your comments, Marjorie. In these troubled times, it is only when we rest in Him that peace will flood our souls. Blessings to you.Emmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022609487994446362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-66035838671487716522021-05-15T20:48:27.806-04:002021-05-15T20:48:27.806-04:00Your beautiful image of our future life with Jesus...Your beautiful image of our future life with Jesus is a blessing, J.D. After writing this post, I have decided to bring that blessed Sunday of rest into my life. While busy habits are hard to lay to rest, I feel assured He will bless any effort made to have a special reflective and day where we rest and meditate on Him. Bless you and your writing. Emmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022609487994446362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-35590190912236884032021-05-15T20:41:55.361-04:002021-05-15T20:41:55.361-04:00I'm grateful for those days. Sweet and blessed...I'm grateful for those days. Sweet and blessed memories. Thank you for your comments.Emmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022609487994446362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-62617542457504223432021-05-15T12:15:43.604-04:002021-05-15T12:15:43.604-04:00This is just the message I needed today. Thank you...This is just the message I needed today. Thank you. :-)Melissa Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05180284059716992887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-28104348162549298742021-05-15T10:45:17.580-04:002021-05-15T10:45:17.580-04:00There’s something profoundly Christian and heartfe...There’s something profoundly Christian and heartfelt about what you described. Honouring the Lord’s Day is an act of faith and reverence—a simple, yet powerful, confession of faith. But the part about our fleeting existence...well, that was truly exquisite: “For we are strangers before thee, and sojourners.” Thank you for sharing!Benedict Evangelakoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12310817710791110331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-5698907026497204142021-05-15T09:45:27.362-04:002021-05-15T09:45:27.362-04:00I loved what you wrote, Emme! It brought back fond...I loved what you wrote, Emme! It brought back fond memories of my life when I was a child - going to church on Sunday, no servile work, dinners (at noon) with grandparents, no business places open, time for God. Your article is helpful and encouraging. Thank you for sharing.Diane T. Holmesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-39572946617235232152021-05-15T09:11:48.467-04:002021-05-15T09:11:48.467-04:00Emme - "...where the voices of the world bec...Emme - "...where the voices of the world became interrupted by the voice of God." - is sooo good. It should be the the marketing slogan and the rally cry of The Church right now - regardless of denomination. Perhaps it could even unite the Bride of Christ?!<br /><br />Also putting your Nanny's dining room saying in my dining room asap.... ;)Chriswells.grace@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05665766262552516280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-77972074037594310212021-05-15T08:33:17.334-04:002021-05-15T08:33:17.334-04:00Sorry about the spelling. Autocorrect is at it aga...Sorry about the spelling. Autocorrect is at it again!Marjorie Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06921305674139662221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-61209440102117784482021-05-15T08:31:09.315-04:002021-05-15T08:31:09.315-04:00A wonderful reminder in the midst of our business....A wonderful reminder in the midst of our business. Thanks so much, Emma!Marjorie Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06921305674139662221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-88236062567501601292021-05-15T07:14:52.277-04:002021-05-15T07:14:52.277-04:00"Thank You Lord for the wisdom of my sweet si..."Thank You Lord for the wisdom of my sweet sister in Christ. Bless her writing, mentoring, and living." And thank you Ms. Emme. It's so good to remember those days when we set aside all to focus on God and family. It seems a lifetime ago doesn't it? In retirement, I've learned that every day feels like a "Saturday." One day soon, every day will feel like a "Sabbath." Although, we'll be busier than ever as we set about the Lord's work, we will celebrate, praise, and worship constantly. Won't that be something?! God's blessings gentle friend.J.D. Winingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07644930093144875164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-14469440337996065892021-05-15T07:13:35.878-04:002021-05-15T07:13:35.878-04:00Emme, I remember (and long for) these days when al...Emme, I remember (and long for) these days when almost everyone, even folks who didn't attend church, rested. Good post. Martin Wileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10701425106598292224noreply@blogger.com