tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post8969283883433610152..comments2024-01-01T18:42:01.363-08:00Comments on International Christian Fiction Writers: DEVOTION: Searching for the Son-light ~ Shirley CorderLisa Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358581487206184033noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-57476571582075921702013-07-24T00:54:30.578-07:002013-07-24T00:54:30.578-07:00Thanks Dale. Yes, we're freezing at the moment...Thanks Dale. Yes, we're freezing at the moment too. Port Elizabeth is South Africa's "Windy City" and right now it is more than earning its name! Add a soft rain to the scenario and brrr! It's better to be inside!Shirley Corderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429641202607657089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-10508988881731052892013-07-23T16:30:15.611-07:002013-07-23T16:30:15.611-07:00Lovely post Shirley and great reminder. Bitterly c...Lovely post Shirley and great reminder. Bitterly cold here today in Australia due to wind but the sun is shining.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217918666756258037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-29356175302992325032013-07-23T16:27:48.362-07:002013-07-23T16:27:48.362-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217918666756258037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-53334205769994786162013-07-21T10:32:41.188-07:002013-07-21T10:32:41.188-07:00It's funny, Kathleen, but you're right. It...It's funny, Kathleen, but you're right. It's always easier to stay positive in the daytime! What a lovely thought, especially on this international blog. Whenever it's dark where I live, the sun is shining elsewhere! It never goes out.Shirley Corderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429641202607657089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-35652193357192356902013-07-21T10:30:57.611-07:002013-07-21T10:30:57.611-07:00Judith, I know a bit of your background and I'...Judith, I know a bit of your background and I'm sure it takes a huge amount of self-discipline to keep your eyes on the Lord through the years. Shirley Corderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429641202607657089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-71461963032165444122013-07-21T07:45:58.362-07:002013-07-21T07:45:58.362-07:00I recently visited with a friend who was desperate...I recently visited with a friend who was desperate and despondent because of some serious situations with her adult children. She came to me for something - anything. <br /><br />I told her "I don't know what I can say except this: the sun comes up every morning." She needed some predictability...something that was sure...something that spoke hope...something that pointed to the Son.<br /><br />In His wisdom, God planned for the sun to rise each morning. I think He did it on purpose! Because we need that daily reminder each day - He is with us. When nightfall comes, the shadows can creep into my thoughts and make things seem worse than they are. But then I remember, the sun is always shining! <br /><br />Thanks for the inspiration and encouragement Shirley.<br /><br />Kathleen Moultonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11838396814110784284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-60882215452981738962013-07-20T13:18:26.381-07:002013-07-20T13:18:26.381-07:00There are so many dark corners in my mind and hear...There are so many dark corners in my mind and heart that I don't know where to begin. <br /><br />Grief continues to well up after years and years. Memory brings up all my shortcomings, and the list is as long as your arm.<br /><br />But I remember that God loves me. <br /><br />See John 17:23 "I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me."<br /><br />Suddenly, in that perspective, nothing can be wrong, go wrong, or steal my joy. (Yes, Oxford comma.)Judith Roblhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09896616623573839165noreply@blogger.com