tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post8543105645882092646..comments2023-05-17T11:12:09.399-04:00Comments on Praise and Coffee: The Haves and the Have-NotsPraise and Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18273673325959351521noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-73372305474346083522007-10-07T14:52:00.000-04:002007-10-07T14:52:00.000-04:00What a wonderful post! I really enjoyed reading it...What a wonderful post!<BR/> I really enjoyed reading it:0)<BR/>...Oh and Thankyou for taking the time to stop by my blog and leave such lovely comments:0)...<BR/>Blessings<BR/>SuzyxxShosannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05848582110304798801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-15141724817682459632007-10-05T22:53:00.000-04:002007-10-05T22:53:00.000-04:00You've got me singing!!"And all of You is more tha...You've got me singing!!<BR/><BR/>"And all of You is more than enough for all of me... for every thirst and every need... You satisfy me, with Your love and all I have in You is more than enough!"Heather Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377396008136738093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-77059296540294955342007-10-05T19:39:00.000-04:002007-10-05T19:39:00.000-04:00wow! incredible stuff and insight. thank you for...wow! incredible stuff and insight. thank you for sharing what the Lord led you too. it wasn't too heavy, yes we are big girls. <BR/><BR/>this is an area the Lord continues to deal with me on. the culture we live in doesn't help, but its in the heart of man to envy. i know the LOrd led me here to hear this again ... <BR/><BR/>thanks! a new fan =)<BR/>gailgailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299794555004077235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-37497383831146338462007-10-05T13:51:00.000-04:002007-10-05T13:51:00.000-04:00Hey Sue, Thanks for stopping bye. I always love re...Hey Sue, <BR/>Thanks for stopping bye. I always love reading your blog, it always has something just for me.Thoughts of a Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04585387942439895487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-9250877807779306612007-10-05T13:04:00.000-04:002007-10-05T13:04:00.000-04:00It's easy for me to get stuck in a cycle of envy. ...It's easy for me to get stuck in a cycle of envy. There's a real culture of materialism in Taipei, and as much as I try to not care, I can't help but get sucked into it sometimes. Then I inevitably start "cryin' after earthly things I know I can't afford." By the way, that's from a Jennifer Knapp song (can't remember which one) and the next line says, "But He who died is greater than these." Amen!Cahleen @ The Alt Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704918285007073873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-74464002253021617572007-10-05T12:14:00.000-04:002007-10-05T12:14:00.000-04:00I've given you an award. Check my blog out for the...I've given you an award. Check my blog out for the details. :)Dionnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887793549770593022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-83250773583174427442007-10-05T11:07:00.000-04:002007-10-05T11:07:00.000-04:00Oh, and by the way, YOU bless MY socks off!Oh, and by the way, YOU bless MY socks off!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075313642309338412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-38113544516011780582007-10-05T10:07:00.000-04:002007-10-05T10:07:00.000-04:00Great post! My Bible study group was just discuss...Great post! My Bible study group was just discussing a similar topic last night. We were talking about how this country is sooooooooooo caught up in material things, and it was so easy to want to "keep up with the Joneses", to get sucked in to that mentality and not even see it! <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the reminder!<BR/>God bless :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-90010775988652049032007-10-05T08:15:00.000-04:002007-10-05T08:15:00.000-04:00thanks for stopping by, and sharing, Sue. You, an...thanks for stopping by, and sharing, Sue. You, and a couple other blogs, inspired me to do a give away....and I thought it would be a great way to honor my son's birthday! I think it is such a neat way to serve those who "visit" your blog! Thanks for being a great example!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075313642309338412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-7601252130352271772007-10-05T07:30:00.000-04:002007-10-05T07:30:00.000-04:00Great Word Sue!! I always come away refreshed, eve...Great Word Sue!! I always come away refreshed, even when it's a hard lesson!! Not even a hint, that was eye opening! He is Enough!!<BR/>Blessings,<BR/>PattyPattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07887882490817883199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-20735496858142588742007-10-04T21:43:00.000-04:002007-10-04T21:43:00.000-04:00Thank you so much Ginger and Sharon!!!You bless my...Thank you so much Ginger and Sharon!!!<BR/>You bless my socks off!!Praise and Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273673325959351521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-57054409177825490592007-10-04T21:36:00.000-04:002007-10-04T21:36:00.000-04:00Sue I would have given you an award, but Ginger be...Sue I would have given you an award, but Ginger beat me to it! You are such an encourager and everytime I visit your blog I grow a little deeper. You are such a blessing to me.sharon brobsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05886459608541959680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-30981370591920424452007-10-04T18:33:00.000-04:002007-10-04T18:33:00.000-04:00"The line is crossed in our hearts." So true so t..."The line is crossed in our hearts." So true so true so true.Christinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200547170096475624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-20631284534041361702007-10-04T17:37:00.000-04:002007-10-04T17:37:00.000-04:00As always Sue, you have hit my heart. I wish so m...As always Sue, you have hit my heart. I wish so much this was not my struggle, but sadly it is. The Lord has used this post to show me a couple areas that I need to repent. Thanks for sharpening this iron.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02581755027813631915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-37162605412677481612007-10-04T17:36:00.000-04:002007-10-04T17:36:00.000-04:00I just passed on a very important award to you!!!I just passed on a very important award to you!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-73323597010856593992007-10-04T15:00:00.001-04:002007-10-04T15:00:00.001-04:00Wonderful post!Blessings to you.Wonderful post!<BR/><BR/>Blessings to you.Chocolate and Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11126829262363876630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-63537258490694943922007-10-04T15:00:00.000-04:002007-10-04T15:00:00.000-04:00Wonderful post!Blessings to you.Wonderful post!<BR/><BR/>Blessings to you.Chocolate and Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11126829262363876630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-35224909446684856632007-10-04T14:04:00.000-04:002007-10-04T14:04:00.000-04:00Very inspiring.First time here. Hope you don't min...Very inspiring.<BR/><BR/>First time here. Hope you don't mind. Got attracted by your title, praise and coffee.<BR/><BR/>Love it.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Mike<BR/><A HREF="http://somethingaboutparenting.typepad.com/" REL="nofollow">http://somethingaboutparenting.typepad.com/<BR/></A><BR/><A HREF="http://www.mikeleonen.com/" REL="nofollow">http://www.mikeleonen.com/<BR/></A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-46126348587718075872007-10-04T13:28:00.000-04:002007-10-04T13:28:00.000-04:00the thing that quickly follows the i need, i want ...the thing that quickly follows the i need, i want syndrome is discontenment. because we're always thinking that one more 'thing' will be just right...but the only THING that is, is Christ. <BR/><BR/>i notice that when i frequently focus on what we 'need' around the home (which we don't really need- but want), i notice that my kids' attitudes become much more focused on 'i need this toy...' mentality.<BR/><BR/>we've tried to be open with them about keeping our needs in mind and not our wants. when we grocery shop we talk about the item we're getting...is it a need or a want.<BR/><BR/>great post!Heidi Jo Comeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01503259742540607539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-89171428075936005452007-10-04T13:03:00.000-04:002007-10-04T13:03:00.000-04:00Great post! Don't you just love it when what God i...Great post! Don't you just love it when what God is speaking in your heart in reiforced several times? Our pastor is speaking about the 10 commandments. We are on number 2...the "no idols" one...<BR/><BR/>idols can be so many things... and I am being made aware of the things that I love more than God in my life or feel that I need more than God. He is working on me about how I can put "churchy stuff"<BR/>(friendships, ministry,activites) before Him.<BR/><BR/>you are so right... pride is linked to so many things... and when i saw it in myself , I cringe because I know that if I do not humble myself that God will. I REALLY do not want that!<BR/><BR/>I am glad that your son is coming home.holy chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781311552069113808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-38790212435040217832007-10-04T12:43:00.000-04:002007-10-04T12:43:00.000-04:00Oh yes. Envy. Easy enough to spot when we catch ...Oh yes. Envy. Easy enough to spot when we catch ourselves coveting cars, houses, clothes, etc. But...<BR/><BR/>My problem with envy was sneakier than that--I've caught myself wondering how those neglectful parents over there have been entrusted with 8 children, and I only get 3?! <BR/><BR/>Blech.<BR/><BR/>Envying God's very blessings...who'd suspect?Grafted Branchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234492249971474897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-5956627222556679962007-10-04T12:06:00.000-04:002007-10-04T12:06:00.000-04:00Your post reminds me of John Piper's call for us t...Your post reminds me of John Piper's call for us to become Christian hedonists, finding our pleasure in God.... "God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him."<BR/><BR/>Thanks, Sue!Susyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10456381998980938741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-60921233878105617482007-10-04T09:46:00.001-04:002007-10-04T09:46:00.001-04:00God has been spending some time working on me conc...God has been spending some time working on me concerning some of these issues this past year.<BR/>Contentment.<BR/>Do I just need Him? More than life itself.<BR/>Is He all I need? I do think(know) that I have a ways to go.<BR/>But, He is so faithful and patient and He will complete this work in me.<BR/>Thank you Jesus.Sharon Brumfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662853880018410132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-81289894269535411712007-10-04T09:46:00.000-04:002007-10-04T09:46:00.000-04:00Ouch! "Do we love Him more than the answered praye...Ouch! "Do we love Him more than the answered prayer"? 6 years ago I turned my back on God because the answer was yes. 6 years later I hope I'm at a different place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-20608682303024824212007-10-04T09:44:00.000-04:002007-10-04T09:44:00.000-04:00He is all we need, we just forget that so often. T...He is all we need, we just forget that so often. Thanks for somthing to think on today.<BR/>Alisunconcerned parenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12796775295667753496noreply@blogger.com