tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post1311810511971197908..comments2023-10-31T05:45:06.878-04:00Comments on simple thoughts: simple thoughts on a tough subject...paigehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12470201808290045840noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-67155530315396621102012-07-11T23:14:59.505-04:002012-07-11T23:14:59.505-04:00Beautifully put and straight from the heart. I agr...Beautifully put and straight from the heart. I agree with all you have written here. You are a blessing!! Thank you for sharing your heart and encouraging each of us. <br />RuthRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17211297812600845018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-35075506753593235652012-07-09T12:08:49.323-04:002012-07-09T12:08:49.323-04:00I've been on vacation, in Ga. in fact, and hav...I've been on vacation, in Ga. in fact, and have been away from your blog for a while. <br />While in Ga., Athens to be exact, my best friend and I went to the mall of Ga., I think you may live by there,(not sure). Anyhoo, I told my friend that she need be prepared, for if I saw you, I would run after you and have my picture taken with you! I just knew you would ablige!!<br />First day back to the grind, got caught up, read this post and was almost in tears. You have a gift my dear, don't ever doubt that. The way your words jump off the page. That is one of the reasons I felt like if I saw you, I could approach you and I knew you would be your sweet self.<br />I feel the same way you do. sometimes people wonder why God allows bad things to happen. We are not in a perfect world and I too believe that it all started in the garden. All that aside, don't ever doubt what you're doing. I love your blog and love that christian women are writing their thoughts and are not ashamed of what they believe. <br />You are a dear lady with a wonderfulfamily. I have 2 girls, 19 and 14, so I can relate.<br />You inspire me and I love that we are sisters in Christ.<br />Much love from Florida!!<br />ShellieShellienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-49301390053748167192012-07-06T01:28:44.678-04:002012-07-06T01:28:44.678-04:00I haven't been to your blog in so long...but I...I haven't been to your blog in so long...but I'm back. Thank you for that post. It's pretty much exactly the way I believe as well.Thank you for being brave and putting yourself out there.ElisabethCShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01237011397501889674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-17141586259263572262012-07-05T11:16:20.346-04:002012-07-05T11:16:20.346-04:00I've always had the same thought as you regard...I've always had the same thought as you regarding free will and "the little things" and have always found disagreement with my beliefs. I've sat through way too many sermons and Sunday school classes where someone talks about finding a good parking spot as being "a God thing". Ummmmmm.....no.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17786838392389718536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-4864917518726281572012-07-04T18:36:43.309-04:002012-07-04T18:36:43.309-04:00Your heart and mine share the same conviction and ...Your heart and mine share the same conviction and belief. You are precious and I'm so glad God is in control of the grand plan, and has a plan that allows my free will to intertwine with His plan of perfection and works together for good and His glory. You said it well indeed.Lemonade Makin' Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404173701815078504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-9945354746125488882012-07-04T05:08:23.816-04:002012-07-04T05:08:23.816-04:00Beautifully said! Thank you for the wonderful expr...Beautifully said! Thank you for the wonderful expression of your faith. Blessings to you and your family!six chickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04490748744275762554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-79091358867102377912012-07-03T15:22:08.836-04:002012-07-03T15:22:08.836-04:00Well said, Paige. Well said.Well said, Paige. Well said.dixies_momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08649183203153671631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-88928381671831122012012-07-03T13:28:23.219-04:002012-07-03T13:28:23.219-04:00100% agree with you. Beautiful.100% agree with you. Beautiful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-55182396914339800722012-07-03T13:19:55.890-04:002012-07-03T13:19:55.890-04:00you speak from the heart.... it is wonderful.you speak from the heart.... it is wonderful.RachelRAdamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07135379627950527249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-45577842001723058612012-07-03T13:13:55.557-04:002012-07-03T13:13:55.557-04:00Love your blog and thoughts. God is in the detail...Love your blog and thoughts. God is in the details if we allow Him to be! Like many have said, we have a free will and choices. If we invite Him to be in control, He will be all over it. I agree, your photography in this post portrays freedom! Blessings!Yolandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01598431162262624367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-40900325615411093962012-07-03T11:51:04.085-04:002012-07-03T11:51:04.085-04:00All I can say is AMAZING! Paige you are such a bea...All I can say is AMAZING! Paige you are such a beautiful person! It shows in the way you write in conviction about the Lord and it's so inspiring and infectious! Your face shines like a light and your personality is infectious too! Aren't you proud I finally figured out how to leave a comment. HAhAHA!!! Love ya!Brian and Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16766943041737950472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-33347918808473168982012-07-03T11:47:21.855-04:002012-07-03T11:47:21.855-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Brian and Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16766943041737950472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-13751490943990505402012-07-03T11:47:08.277-04:002012-07-03T11:47:08.277-04:00All I can say is AMAZING! Paige you are a beautifu...All I can say is AMAZING! Paige you are a beautiful person and the way you write and express your love for the Lord is so inspiring and infectious! It shines on your face too! Aren't you impressed that I figured out how to leave a comment. HAHAHA!! Love ya!Brian and Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16766943041737950472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-14810985792065504712012-07-03T11:06:22.183-04:002012-07-03T11:06:22.183-04:00Your words AND your heart are pleasing to Him. No...Your words AND your heart are pleasing to Him. Not one of us has it all figured out - to claim so is ridiculous. Trusting Him, loving Him, and believing in His goodness and sovereignty are the most important aspects of our faith.<br /><br />And yes, PERFECT images for this post!!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03765734392186149144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-27538206067475274402012-07-03T10:29:16.153-04:002012-07-03T10:29:16.153-04:00Lovely, heart felt, and true. :)Lovely, heart felt, and true. :)Kitty @ EmbraceableLifehttp://www.embraceablelife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-71186696821803786232012-07-03T10:27:10.034-04:002012-07-03T10:27:10.034-04:00In short, my husband is looking for work and we ar...In short, my husband is looking for work and we are living with my in-law's. This post speaks volumes to ME! I'm in tears. Thank you!jonahbonahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16387893439841666201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-19917502196526115932012-07-03T10:24:51.874-04:002012-07-03T10:24:51.874-04:00Hi Paige
I enjoy your blog, but not today. You ar...Hi Paige<br />I enjoy your blog, but not today. You are a grown woman and you can write anything you want- when you want. Don't waste time and energy defending yourself. Whether somone agrees or disagrees with your posting should have no bearing on you. I am surprised at your need to defend yourself. Have fun with your blog the way you used to. We all enjoy stopping by and visiting. Keep up the good work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-50086737770215908642012-07-03T09:36:34.529-04:002012-07-03T09:36:34.529-04:00Amen Paige.. I couldn't have said it better..y...Amen Paige.. I couldn't have said it better..your words are true and heartfelt.just ask bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17278712539196907589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-85004140694356536802012-07-03T09:04:43.306-04:002012-07-03T09:04:43.306-04:00Sweet Paige,
I agree with you and with Suzie's...Sweet Paige,<br />I agree with you and with Suzie's comment above. Heart attitude is a biggie here too. Sometimes it's all about a heart attitude. HE knows our hearts and our choices. Though they both make Him grieve for us at times, He loves us. Oh, how He loves us. He is pleased with you Paige...I am too!! Love ya!Love Being A Nonnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510618983227889123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-51190935035242657532012-07-03T08:39:47.836-04:002012-07-03T08:39:47.836-04:00I commented right above the anonymous comment in t...I commented right above the anonymous comment in that last post....I'm one of the ones that commented that God being in control brings me peace.<br /><br />Let me clarify...I DO NOT think that God causes evil. I understand fully that we have free will. <br /><br />I have experienced the evil of a man's free will when I was little, and what brings me PEACE is that God is powerful and loving and gracious enough to miraculously bring anything "good" out of such horror.<br /><br />..not only surviving "evil" but somehow learning to thrive afterwards is a miracle that only a loving God can allow.<br /><br />Thanks friend for posting on such a topic with such grace and love and concern for each of your readers.Between You and Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05020503571549401779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-77746154156551630042012-07-02T22:08:15.523-04:002012-07-02T22:08:15.523-04:00Bless you Paige, and your tender and kind heart, a...Bless you Paige, and your tender and kind heart, and bless you for not being afraid to address tough questions and "ponderings". It is through those questions that we grow. I am one of the "anonymous" commenters...aka Linda. While my questions, or comments may have seemed lofty, or heady or philosophical, I did not mean them to be. They were only my thoughts and questions based on my own suffering....questions I was forced to ask and address when so much did not seem to jive with what I, as a believer, have been taught to believe since I was very young. I fully agree with what you shared is your point of view. Thank you so much Paige!<br />LindaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-45665578358150034952012-07-02T21:55:22.531-04:002012-07-02T21:55:22.531-04:00Paige, I like simple and I think you expressed my ...Paige, I like simple and I think you expressed my own feelings very well. I think sometimes people feel guilty for thinking that God doesn't control every bit of our life, but it's not that he CAN'T but that he allows free will to happen too. I think if He decides to intervene for His will to be done, He will. I just rest in my trust of Him and try to remember to pray for His will, and not mine. <br />And the senior portrait photos are beautiful. I wish i lived closer to Atlanta, or you lived closer to Richmond so you could take my son's senior photos this fall!slip4https://www.blogger.com/profile/04314076512136884950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-83352788329328415412012-07-02T21:31:36.520-04:002012-07-02T21:31:36.520-04:00"i pray my words are pleasing to Him."
..."i pray my words are pleasing to Him."<br /><br />I can't imagine it could be any other<br />way, sweet friend.<br /><br />I hope and pray for the same thing<br />every single time that I hit that publish<br />button. <br /><br />What perfect pictures to pair with your<br />heart song. How brave of her to dance<br />with such abandon before your lens and<br />how brave of you to share these thoughts.<br /><br />xo SuzannePrivet and Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09384567378252265965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-11841776665709556532012-07-02T21:18:05.782-04:002012-07-02T21:18:05.782-04:00AWESOME!!!Glory be to God.AWESOME!!!Glory be to God.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-38233567076428115992012-07-02T18:50:46.494-04:002012-07-02T18:50:46.494-04:00I so get you!!! I think alot of how we view God is...I so get you!!! I think alot of how we view God is from a place of loss and knowing that we can't ever know His ways, so we accept Him as He allows us to and yes we get to choose our nail polish as well! It is all about the bottom line:)Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00514407039834477303noreply@blogger.com