tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955831759567096702.post8315776750511658156..comments2023-09-17T00:36:26.786-07:00Comments on Refine Me: The Flower FadesDenisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03603991529598754710noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955831759567096702.post-40083688501920699742013-11-05T19:12:37.141-08:002013-11-05T19:12:37.141-08:00I miss the light and warmth of summer already!! Wh...I miss the light and warmth of summer already!! What a beautiful post, Denise. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13082187789450193644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955831759567096702.post-79362743761738884372013-11-04T18:57:25.743-08:002013-11-04T18:57:25.743-08:00Thank you for this post as I am already dreading t...Thank you for this post as I am already dreading the winter. I hope I can look at it more positively this year and realize there is good in every season and much that winter can teach us.Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02766321902838500896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955831759567096702.post-57642813903380773862013-11-03T18:34:39.200-08:002013-11-03T18:34:39.200-08:00Winter is hard on me physically. I feel like my bo...Winter is hard on me physically. I feel like my body tenses when it arrives and doesn't relax until spring. My heart, too, loves the filling of spring. Yet God knows we need the other seasons, too. Written so beautifully, Denise.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577919062812348914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955831759567096702.post-45856339343167810822013-11-01T03:54:01.360-07:002013-11-01T03:54:01.360-07:00Oh dear friend! This was BEAUTIFUL!! I'm letti...Oh dear friend! This was BEAUTIFUL!! I'm letting your words sink in. This truly blessed me this morning. THANK YOU!Simply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955831759567096702.post-39262632681660367792013-10-30T20:18:27.986-07:002013-10-30T20:18:27.986-07:00Winter can be a difficult time for some, but I lik...Winter can be a difficult time for some, but I like it because of the contrast. Outside it can be cold and frosty, but then, when we come inside, it becomes warm and cozy by the fire. We can count on God always being there to warm us when we draw near to Him...even in our darkest times.<br /><br />Blessings, JoanJoan Davis (Jo)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02305888520649862063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955831759567096702.post-78526460363439932742013-10-30T10:06:50.997-07:002013-10-30T10:06:50.997-07:00Hi Denise! You are so right about the winter being...Hi Denise! You are so right about the winter being a sad time for some people. Every season is a season of hope, but it's harder to see in the darkness than the light. <br /><br />Loved that image of light and dark, and the truth about going to work in the dark and emerging in the dark too! I will light candles more in the winter, and it does help me to reflect on the light of Christ.<br /><br />Great post!<br />CeilCeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293917798735764739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955831759567096702.post-90819828592453058082013-10-29T14:55:58.306-07:002013-10-29T14:55:58.306-07:00You are of course quite correct. I have thought of...You are of course quite correct. I have thought of this myself and had a number of visions doing it. The way God has created the earth is an everlasting inspiration and source of wisdom. The winter is Christ, to the trinity of seed sown, flowering and harvested. And Christ is the thumb to the four seasons.<br /><br />I am immodest enough to present a link to my Advent poem. It says something about the seasons. Find it | <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/benevolentiae/advent/english-advent" rel="nofollow">here</a> |.<br /><br />God bless you.Vacciniushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03631121664181976045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955831759567096702.post-63728552898683911262013-10-29T13:20:01.443-07:002013-10-29T13:20:01.443-07:00I am very glad that I have read your blog. It is a...I am very glad that I have read your blog. It is an eye-opener for me. Thank you, Denise!Aritha V. https://www.blogger.com/profile/05246873990952078356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955831759567096702.post-84807990704317757432013-10-29T01:41:06.609-07:002013-10-29T01:41:06.609-07:00Thanks my friend...I am entering the season that p...Thanks my friend...I am entering the season that presents me with the most challenges...but I am ready to embrace it! Love ya' Michell!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03603991529598754710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955831759567096702.post-82752241752338380592013-10-29T01:39:17.567-07:002013-10-29T01:39:17.567-07:00Yes they do Tracy; there's just not much we ca...Yes they do Tracy; there's just not much we can do about seasonal change-ha! I am looking forward to wearing my gloves you made me!! Blessings to you too dear friend!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03603991529598754710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955831759567096702.post-43466597470919890052013-10-29T01:37:53.748-07:002013-10-29T01:37:53.748-07:00Aw; I love three out of four-ha! But I AM thankful...Aw; I love three out of four-ha! But I AM thankful for the beauty that each season brings, and with each season a chance for growth and refinement! Thanks for visiting; blessings!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03603991529598754710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955831759567096702.post-23404014738988152352013-10-28T17:35:26.454-07:002013-10-28T17:35:26.454-07:00Hey Denise! Love your analogy in reference to our ...Hey Denise! Love your analogy in reference to our spiritual walk. Just as each season has it's purpose, so do the seasons of our lives. We should embrace them and walk them out...knowing that on the end comes the birthing of a totally new season with it's own challenges and blessings. Thanks for sharing my friend...blessings!Michell Pulliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01626012506118587609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955831759567096702.post-30840960390355382082013-10-28T10:59:18.523-07:002013-10-28T10:59:18.523-07:00Hi Denise, I've also been considering the chan...Hi Denise, I've also been considering the change of seasons. It reminds me that seasons come and seasons go! But God remains the same through all the change. Thanks for the encouragement to embrace a new season<br />God bless<br />TracyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955831759567096702.post-8756284352362586792013-10-28T03:58:24.047-07:002013-10-28T03:58:24.047-07:00I love the change of seasons. I truly don't pr...I love the change of seasons. I truly don't prefer one over the other. And I am grateful for every season that has been in my life as well. Each served a purpose although each may not have been as enjoyable as the other. But each was needed for growth. Thanks for sharing this. I visited from Sharing His Beauty this morning. Blessings!jviola79https://www.blogger.com/profile/01984136484419462463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955831759567096702.post-19085142365766752602013-10-28T01:19:49.982-07:002013-10-28T01:19:49.982-07:00So true Cynthia; I have plenty of them to remove e...So true Cynthia; I have plenty of them to remove each and every season of my life! Have a joyful week dear sister!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03603991529598754710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955831759567096702.post-8973954973420943602013-10-28T01:18:58.019-07:002013-10-28T01:18:58.019-07:00Oh; love that Mia! :) He does comfort and protect,...Oh; love that Mia! :) He does comfort and protect, and I like the image of cuddling with Him! Blessings sweet friend!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03603991529598754710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955831759567096702.post-44902088432172639872013-10-28T01:17:49.287-07:002013-10-28T01:17:49.287-07:00Thanks Gayle; blessings and love!Thanks Gayle; blessings and love!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03603991529598754710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955831759567096702.post-29724304278723721732013-10-28T01:17:24.456-07:002013-10-28T01:17:24.456-07:00Hi Janet; thanks for visiting, and may you be bles...Hi Janet; thanks for visiting, and may you be blessed and have a joyful week!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03603991529598754710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955831759567096702.post-83273896672720493322013-10-28T01:16:44.078-07:002013-10-28T01:16:44.078-07:00Many blessings to you this new season Marty! :)Many blessings to you this new season Marty! :)Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03603991529598754710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955831759567096702.post-22457766907698121212013-10-27T16:47:16.019-07:002013-10-27T16:47:16.019-07:00I enjoyed this post, Denise. I, too, believe the s...I enjoyed this post, Denise. I, too, believe the seasons are reflective of our spiritual walk. And, if we are truly reflective of our spiritual life, we will see cobwebs that must be removed every season. Blessings, Denise!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11805821839864164676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955831759567096702.post-85999505322952891562013-10-27T09:00:47.058-07:002013-10-27T09:00:47.058-07:00Dear Denise
Yes, the winter seasons of our lives a...Dear Denise<br />Yes, the winter seasons of our lives are usually not enjoyable in the worldly sense, but we know our Lord is growing new life underneath the surface where we cannot yet see. These winter seasons also teach us to draw even closer to our Pappa for His warmth and comfort to cuddle us like a favorite sweater!<br />Blessings XX<br />MiaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02765891733244054084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955831759567096702.post-32611568831253368002013-10-27T06:45:38.876-07:002013-10-27T06:45:38.876-07:00Oh what a lovely fitting post for this time of yea...Oh what a lovely fitting post for this time of year.Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08871445174509081095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955831759567096702.post-77017758105244896562013-10-27T06:23:06.142-07:002013-10-27T06:23:06.142-07:00Even the cold and darkness have purpose. Thank you...Even the cold and darkness have purpose. Thank you for this beautiful post! You've encouraged me.Janet Benlien Reeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07808712193263587875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955831759567096702.post-62632138582082285662013-10-27T05:08:58.633-07:002013-10-27T05:08:58.633-07:00I love the change of the seasons and your thoughts...I love the change of the seasons and your thoughts reflect my own...each season has a purpose and is good even if we enjoy one more than the other.<br />Blessings to you this day!What Marty Seeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17812059474528082181noreply@blogger.com