tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023138255193230828.post8220718592738878776..comments2013-12-17T09:39:41.303-08:00Comments on Whispers of Grace: A Surprise BeginningJennifer Stairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14945793336149533884noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023138255193230828.post-53452202361282175802012-07-27T07:57:09.581-07:002012-07-27T07:57:09.581-07:00Thanks, Jenn! I'm praying God's blessings ...Thanks, Jenn! I'm praying God's blessings for you, too, sweetheart. We'll walk this broken road together. Love you!Jennifer Stairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14945793336149533884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023138255193230828.post-83754059812906180392012-07-24T21:19:18.294-07:002012-07-24T21:19:18.294-07:00You have truly been my inspiration and helpmate as...You have truly been my inspiration and helpmate as I too am going through a divorce. I love that you addressed the issue of wanting to make a marriage work and that sometimes things are beyond our control. I too would have loved to stay married to the man I made those vows to, but you're prayers and talks have helped me immensely. You are strong, faithful and true. God will truly bless you!<br />Jennifer H.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023138255193230828.post-83003174729478067582012-07-24T09:47:45.823-07:002012-07-24T09:47:45.823-07:00Thanks so much, Michala! I love you too. :) You ha...Thanks so much, Michala! I love you too. :) You have been such a dear and precious friend to me--thank you for EVERYTHING! I'm so glad I have friends like you who don't shun me for wearing the "scarlet D" but instead come alongside me to support, encourage, and help. And also to have fun! Great big hugs to you, my sweet friend.Jennifer Stairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14945793336149533884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023138255193230828.post-76606297569262855082012-07-24T09:45:47.593-07:002012-07-24T09:45:47.593-07:00Mark, that's exactly what I needed to hear rig...Mark, that's exactly what I needed to hear right now... this very moment. And it means so much to me knowing that it comes from someone who has been in this desert place of divorce. I LOVE this: "I am satisfied with the knowledge that God knows my heart, loves me warts and everything, and has plans to include me in His great redemptive plan for the world." I think I'll borrow that as my life's motto! Thank you for all your encouragement throughout this process. I really appreciate you and am so grateful for your wisdom and grace!Jennifer Stairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14945793336149533884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023138255193230828.post-78225235639785356202012-07-24T09:42:49.275-07:002012-07-24T09:42:49.275-07:00Oh, what an encouragement your prayers and words a...Oh, what an encouragement your prayers and words are to me! I have thought of you and your wisdom many times during this whole experience. I especially loved reading your words to me today--they made me happy cry. Thank you! I appreciate you so much.Jennifer Stairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14945793336149533884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023138255193230828.post-34351130857715053272012-07-24T09:41:03.933-07:002012-07-24T09:41:03.933-07:00Oh, my sweet and dear friend, all your encourageme...Oh, my sweet and dear friend, all your encouragement and help and fierce friendship during these past few months have been more precious to me than diamonds! I won't reveal your name since your blog doesn't say it, but I know exactly who you are... and I LOVE YOU!!! Thank you for being available and willing for God to use you in my life in a significant, transforming, powerful way. Hugs!Jennifer Stairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14945793336149533884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023138255193230828.post-52979692984830793232012-07-24T09:37:43.652-07:002012-07-24T09:37:43.652-07:00Eric, your friendship and life of godliness and ho...Eric, your friendship and life of godliness and hope mean the world to me. You and Glenda are such shining examples of serving God in a blended and beautiful family. I admire and respect you both so much! Thanks for your encouragement!Jennifer Stairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14945793336149533884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023138255193230828.post-12446728470132922712012-07-24T09:35:38.004-07:002012-07-24T09:35:38.004-07:00Thank you, Tessa! Your encouragement means so much...Thank you, Tessa! Your encouragement means so much to me!Jennifer Stairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14945793336149533884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023138255193230828.post-2888736330559519782012-07-24T08:54:19.324-07:002012-07-24T08:54:19.324-07:00I love you! God has great things for you. God does...I love you! God has great things for you. God does hate divorce, but He always uses the events in our life for His greater good. I cannot waot to see what He does in your life!Michala Parkernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023138255193230828.post-42687984922520766542012-07-24T06:31:45.007-07:002012-07-24T06:31:45.007-07:00"Not contagious..." That's funny in ..."Not contagious..." That's funny in a sad way. Or sad in a funny way. Depends upon my mood when I see the unconscious recoil.<br /><br />Fortunately, I received a precious gift from these naive responses from well-meaning Christian brothers and sisters. I learned to rest in my identity in Christ. After a few knocks and bruises, that identity became nice and firm, like it should have been all along. I used to feel the need to explain my circumstances, or correct their simplistic hermeneutic, or season their theology with a little realism. Now, I am satisfied with the knowledge that God knows my heart, loves me 'warts and everything,' and has plans to include me in His great redemptive plan for the world.<br /><br />"God hates divorce," they say.<br /><br />"Yes," I respond, "and I couldn't agree with Him more. I hate it too."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023138255193230828.post-42731463814947423442012-07-24T03:01:45.521-07:002012-07-24T03:01:45.521-07:00Such a wonderful story, Jennifer. As you know, Hi...Such a wonderful story, Jennifer. As you know, His covenant with us, which can never be broken, is foundational to our security, comfort, peace, and ALL that He is. HE will never leave nor forsake us. What a beautiful and timely way for your true husband to remind you of His love and faithfulness - the celebration of the covenant meal. As you shared this experience with us, I received a fresh reminder of this amazing truth. Keep on writing! :>) Love you, Bev SmallwoodDr. Bev Smallwoodhttp://www.drbevsmallwood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023138255193230828.post-65243505277101264212012-07-23T23:02:09.842-07:002012-07-23T23:02:09.842-07:00You are such an inspirational writer! God has big ...You are such an inspirational writer! God has big plans on the horizon for you! You remind me of the flower buds on the vine that are pregnant and one the verge of blooming into a magnificent flower. Right before they bloom they have to break and split apart, water starts dripping out and that is how I know a flower will soon bloom. You have been through a hard time and your faith is so strong it drips from everything you say and do therefore I am sure it is time for you to bloom :) love you sweet friend!Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04022571936650776352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023138255193230828.post-72515405741111324632012-07-23T23:01:10.236-07:002012-07-23T23:01:10.236-07:00You are such an inspirational writer! God has big ...You are such an inspirational writer! God has big plans on the horizon for you! You remind me of the flower buds on the vine that are pregnant and one the verge of blooming into a magnificent flower. Right before they bloom they have to break and split apart, water starts dripping out and that is how I know a flower will soon bloom. You have been through a hard time and your faith is so strong it drips from everything you say and do therefore I am sure it is time for you to bloom :) love you sweet friend!Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04022571936650776352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023138255193230828.post-83700143080048788212012-07-23T21:33:23.113-07:002012-07-23T21:33:23.113-07:00I'm glad you are not one of those that thinks ...I'm glad you are not one of those that thinks divorce is the end. Sometimes it is the beginning of a new and wonderful journey. I can actually say "been there, done that"Eric Maskellhttp://www.ericmaskell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023138255193230828.post-79410628831361769822012-07-23T21:27:19.848-07:002012-07-23T21:27:19.848-07:00Beautiful.....I am so proud of you!!!Beautiful.....I am so proud of you!!!Tessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01407067501784802023noreply@blogger.com