tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440115130500015664.comments2017-07-10T01:30:47.858-04:00The Olive BranchMarcia Gaddishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216949216877321934noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440115130500015664.post-29286270247293299822012-12-18T14:28:08.967-05:002012-12-18T14:28:08.967-05:00Beautiful, comforting words, Marcia. Thank you for...Beautiful, comforting words, Marcia. Thank you for sharing them. I'm not familiar with Ann Weems' work. Vonda Skeltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709374938210704402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440115130500015664.post-43659132086374042182012-12-14T07:17:02.883-05:002012-12-14T07:17:02.883-05:00Beautiful! Wonderful inspiration! I will try to ...Beautiful! Wonderful inspiration! I will try to be less distracted and more aware of HIS gifts through all of my daily encounters. Jennifer Ste. Marienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440115130500015664.post-40022008860516523912012-10-23T22:35:53.471-04:002012-10-23T22:35:53.471-04:00Thank you for the reminder that it's not the w...Thank you for the reminder that it's not the words that count at times like this. It's the willingness to be there, even when you don't why.Vonda Skeltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709374938210704402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440115130500015664.post-71496399108332404552012-10-21T05:34:10.315-04:002012-10-21T05:34:10.315-04:00Marcia--Couldn't sleep tonight, so am enjoying...Marcia--Couldn't sleep tonight, so am enjoying the gift of time to read some of my favorite people's blogs! I'm not surprised to find a beautifully written, compassionate, and helpful post about caring for others who suffer loss. Thank you for this. It enlarges my joy to read how God continues to work through you and in you!<br /><br />Blessings!<br /><br />JudiJudi S. Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15015565231010784440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440115130500015664.post-43228708520655277442012-10-17T14:16:11.894-04:002012-10-17T14:16:11.894-04:00Thanks Marcia for this post! Good practical words...Thanks Marcia for this post! Good practical words for those times when there are no words. I am being so blessed by your book When God comes Near. Megan was such a brave and compassionate young lady. She obviously learned it from watching her mother all those years growing up. Thank you for letting us into your journey when God came near.Alice Craighttp://www.aliceart.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440115130500015664.post-82815709193936713342012-10-15T21:17:08.336-04:002012-10-15T21:17:08.336-04:00Mrs. Marcia,
I can understand how your friend feel...Mrs. Marcia,<br />I can understand how your friend feels. I think about you and Mr. Mike all the time. I want to write or call but still so unsure of what to say. Just please know that I pray for your family often and think of my sweet friend Megan just as often.<br />Love y'all,<br />MarcieMarcie Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16129539916925858983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440115130500015664.post-43822541921687257232012-09-26T10:25:22.577-04:002012-09-26T10:25:22.577-04:00Marcia,
What a great thought about preparing for n...Marcia,<br />What a great thought about preparing for next springs daffodils....Love it...and would love to see all those you and your neighbors have planted.<br />Thanks for planting seeds of love wherever you go dear friend. You are like a daffodil...unique and special in God's garden. Love you! Glenda Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102443947585205127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440115130500015664.post-44356837523779452382012-09-26T09:08:13.288-04:002012-09-26T09:08:13.288-04:00My hubby has planted bulbs for the past several ye...My hubby has planted bulbs for the past several years and we've come to anticipate those first few green tips coming through the ground, knowing beautiful blooms will follow. New life and renewal again and again.Vonda Skeltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709374938210704402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440115130500015664.post-67866978200729273282012-09-21T09:25:47.884-04:002012-09-21T09:25:47.884-04:00Grace...grace...graceGrace...grace...graceMarcia Gaddishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06216949216877321934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440115130500015664.post-27814419693169305432012-09-20T21:21:08.081-04:002012-09-20T21:21:08.081-04:00Today God prompted me to stop and tell a woman I d...Today God prompted me to stop and tell a woman I didn't know that I was praying for her. It was amazing what that little act seemed to do for her. Small things do make a difference. Vonda Skeltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709374938210704402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440115130500015664.post-90749798938439891392012-09-18T15:39:05.035-04:002012-09-18T15:39:05.035-04:00Thank you for posting this article. I was great in...Thank you for posting this article. I was great information and I love the parable you tied into it. It's so true. Like weeding, we have to get rid of those bad actions, thoughts, words, or whatever it is and let those good things inside of us continue to grow. <a href="http://www.snydersweedcontrol.com" rel="nofollow">weed control</a> is important for our garden to bloom to it's full potention. waynedeerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09018432459870633663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440115130500015664.post-17762940511571960192012-07-31T09:28:29.092-04:002012-07-31T09:28:29.092-04:00Marcia,
My flower garden is my constant reminder t...Marcia,<br />My flower garden is my constant reminder that I must be responsible to weed when possible. Sometimes a weed appears and I think its a flower, then later realize it's an invader. So grateful for the one who comes alongside us and shows us what's in our hearts, so we can seperate between invaders and encouragers. You are a sweet encouragement to me this morning. Thanks for sharing. Love you.Glenda Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102443947585205127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440115130500015664.post-5662997834757501342012-06-16T18:11:45.359-04:002012-06-16T18:11:45.359-04:00ah, I love the "unforced rhythms of grace'...ah, I love the "unforced rhythms of grace' . . . and will purpose to get away with Him and recover my life . . . thank you for this ONCE AGAIN blog-blessing!vernahttp://vernabowman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440115130500015664.post-91285039667552660092012-06-14T16:26:40.404-04:002012-06-14T16:26:40.404-04:00None of my days are routine. I think that's on...None of my days are routine. I think that's one of my problems. You know how exhausted you are after vacation? I think every day is like that for me! I have GOT to get into a routine. With a home based business, kids with crazy schedules, writing when I can figure out time and am in the mood to write...none of those things make for an easy routine. Uggghhh!Celeste Vaughanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518136866180830749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440115130500015664.post-48498432896770132432012-06-12T09:16:21.962-04:002012-06-12T09:16:21.962-04:00Marcia, maybe that urge to do it all is because we...Marcia, maybe that urge to do it all is because we love the change from routine and it sparks new ideas. I know last week at the beach I jotted down lots of possibilities for future blogs. But then again -- I'm a person who is driven by tasks at home, and uses her beach time to the things I can't do easily at home, like bike and beach walk, and read for long stretches of time. <br /><br />How wonderful that we have the luxury of both!Pam Gloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15299762633768768470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440115130500015664.post-63568973277080772372012-06-05T07:58:01.161-04:002012-06-05T07:58:01.161-04:00This is beautiful, Marcia -- thank you for taking ...This is beautiful, Marcia -- thank you for taking me straight to my "thinking window' and reminding me "dawn will come" . . .verna bowmanhttp://vernabowman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440115130500015664.post-72419097274946386092012-06-04T22:04:07.396-04:002012-06-04T22:04:07.396-04:00Marcia, your writing does change lives...mine incl...Marcia, your writing does change lives...mine included. I always feel drawn closer to God's heart through yours! Keep on writing. you are making a difference!Glenda Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102443947585205127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440115130500015664.post-92007417962199473172012-05-31T20:38:19.413-04:002012-05-31T20:38:19.413-04:00Beautiful, Marcia. Your gentle transparency always...Beautiful, Marcia. Your gentle transparency always motivates me to a deeper relationship with our Lord. Thank you.Vonda Skeltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709374938210704402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440115130500015664.post-58877166575857253582012-05-31T09:51:24.745-04:002012-05-31T09:51:24.745-04:00Thank you, Verna. The conference was wonderful wit...Thank you, Verna. The conference was wonderful with a wealth of support. I think you attend the one in Philadelphia. You have been faithful in your postings and an inspiration to me. I said if I get nothing else done yesterday, I must get back to the writing and posting. Our readers miss us!!Marcia Gaddishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06216949216877321934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440115130500015664.post-11268529100944075232012-05-31T07:06:39.905-04:002012-05-31T07:06:39.905-04:00Marcia . . . this is beautiful. I am not only ble...Marcia . . . this is beautiful. I am not only blessed to read it this morning, but will print it out and keep it in my Bible to continue to refer to . . . I love your writings. <br /><br />I'm sure you left a blessing in your travels, at the conference . . . .Verna Bowmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12625597471226124717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440115130500015664.post-2710258981336731642012-04-04T08:27:20.096-04:002012-04-04T08:27:20.096-04:00Great message today, Marcia. He is all around us, ...Great message today, Marcia. He is all around us, offering a touch from His own hand, and it requires only one thing: Look up. <br /><br />Thank you for the reminder!Vonda Skeltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709374938210704402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440115130500015664.post-46208293574559731542012-03-27T10:17:09.989-04:002012-03-27T10:17:09.989-04:00Wonderful post, Marcia! Thank you, thank you, tha...Wonderful post, Marcia! Thank you, thank you, thank you.Melissa Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01457556682781067398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440115130500015664.post-22932978763534887172012-03-27T09:08:16.721-04:002012-03-27T09:08:16.721-04:00Wow, Marcia, I never analyzed the thought that the...Wow, Marcia, I never analyzed the thought that the closer Jesus came to glorifying Himself, the more despised, rejected, and hunted He was. Powerful, powerful post! <br /><br />Glad you're okay. :-)Vonda Skeltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709374938210704402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440115130500015664.post-35490784004467224452012-03-07T00:58:01.554-05:002012-03-07T00:58:01.554-05:00I recently heard something similar, Marcia. It sai...I recently heard something similar, Marcia. It said, "It's better to be the best version of yourself than to be a second rate version of somebody else."<br /><br />Thanks for the reminder!Vonda Skeltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709374938210704402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440115130500015664.post-51143908411608309712012-02-15T16:03:53.637-05:002012-02-15T16:03:53.637-05:00Thanks for sharing your reflections of the beauty ...Thanks for sharing your reflections of the beauty of daffodils and the hope they bring. Spring will come here too...and another season of new beginnings. Praise God from whom all blessings flow, including daffodils and you Marcia.Glenda Mllshttp://www.glendamills.comnoreply@blogger.com