Category: Thrilling Guest Thursday

Thrilling Guest Thursday: Jeanie Kelley


“I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
(Jesus, Hebrews 13:5b)


Jesus is the faithful one, the good shepherd, who looks for us when we wander away. And a bright light in the dark, who draws us back to Him, when we’ve lost our bearings.

Thank you for joining us today, as my friend, Jeanie Kelley shares the faithfulness of Jesus, in her recent post titled,
MY SHEPHERD: 

When I was twelve years old I realized that I had a friend whose name was Jesus. He was a true friend since the “friends” I had at school ridiculed me and made fun of me and made my life miserable. I found Jesus right when I needed him. Right at my heart wanting to come in. (To read more click here.)

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Thrilling Guest Thursday: Jeanie Kelley


Don’t bargain with God. Be direct. Ask for what you need. This isn’t a cat-and-mouse, hide-and-seek game we’re in.
(Matthew 7:7-8 The Message)

 
Please welcome my journaling and writing friend, Jeanie Kelley. Jeanie has a blog where she shares insights from life and the Bible studies that she enjoys online with Melissa Taylor and her Online Bible Studies.
 
Here’s a recent post from Jeanie, where she shares about her cats and perservering prayer in Cats Alive and Begging:
 
Who does not love an animal especially a cat? In our marriage, we have had a total of four cats and they can do all the craziest things to make a person stop and think. What brings to my mind is how a cat can beg so sympathetically and eat the crumbs off the floor just like a dog. In a way, our cats are like dogs. They have quirks that make them act like a dog. Take for instance, when we have sat down to a meal. We see that the cats have came to call looking for that proverbial morsel on the floor. They lick them up and are waiting enthusiastically for more. It is kind of like Oliver Twist by Dickens where he says to the cook,”Please sir,I want some more.” That is what seems is happening with our fine feline friends. They keep saying I want some more.
Click here to read more . . .
 
 
And now introducing, Jeannie’s current furried friends . . .  read more about them here.




Lupas



Tilq
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Thrilling Guest Thursdays are Back!

 
Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. 
 For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up!
(Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 ESV)
 
Dogwood in bloom, Spring 2012, in our front yard
 
 
God uses our presence, our friendships and our words and prayers to lift one another up. One of the great encouragements of being a blogger is meeting others who walk the same path. We cheer one another on and share space to encourage, comfort and challenge one another.
 
Dawn Paoletta, a modern day disciple, as she calls herself, is one of those friends. She loves to share the power of words through journaling, blogging, and poetry. Today, she has graciously agreed to link up her newest Spring poem, which I also see as a vulnerable prayer:
 
 
 
Spring Desire by Dawn Paoletta
 
 

I find myself longing for something new.

Not that I am discontent.

I am not.

I have peace.

Am content.

Yet I feel a longing within,

not dissatisfaction,

for that stirs up

negative connotations.

Is there a fresh wind blowing?
 
 
 
 
Thanks, Dawn!
 
 
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Thrilling Guest Thursday: Jody Lee Collins

Today, I would like to introduce you to Jody Lee Collins over at Three Way Light. I love her tagline…”reflecting, revealing and shining for God’s glory”

How did I meet Jody? We met out here in the blogosphere. We found out that she and I share a common love for words and their meanings.

She writes poetry, snaps photos and blogs about life…in an ironic twist, after I asked her to be the guest for this Thursday, she started a silent journey to Bethlehem…desiring to learn more about Advent.

She explains why in this post…Six Weeks of Silence (Sort Of)

Now, do not fret, she has a whole year’s worth of archives, so go browse and get to know this word-loving, life-embracing, Jesus-following friend who will brighten your life.

 Click here to read a poem that gives you a glimpse of Jody.

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Thrilling Guest Thursday: Elizabeth Anne May

Today, I’d like to introduce you to another sister of the soul: Elizabeth Anne May. She blogs over at Seasons with Soul. I love the seasons and I’m all about nourishing the soul. Elizabeth offers food for your soul, body and mind.
 
She recently relaunched her blog with a week’s worth of giveaways. And today, she posted a great recipe in her Fall Flavors recipe series. Click on the highlighted words to find out what’s new at Seasons with Soul. Please leave Elizabeth a comment to let her know you were visiting today. It makes a blogger smile, when you drop us a word. Thanks-Kel
 
 
Read here in her own words why she decided to join the blogosphere:
 
I started Seasons with Soul because I’m on a personal journey toward more intentional living that I’d like to share with you.

While I’m still figuring it all out (and probably always will be), intentional living looks something like this for me:

Choosing to live and love in harmony with God’s will and my life priorities.

Choosing reflective over reactive.

Choosing creative over fastidious.

I’m choosing to live in season. Choosing to do what’s right in this stage, or season, of my life like Ecclesiastes 3:1 says. Choosing to jump in a pile of leaves with my kids, over organizing my basement. Choosing to blow bubbles with my two-year-old over doing dishes.

I’m passionate about seasonal living and celebrating the beauty of God’s world. I talk about my childhood growing up on a small farm in Southeastern Ohio in my first post, back in August, and how each season had its own charm and how we reveled in it. Now, I share my love of nature in each season with my own family. We’re avid cooks, gardeners, hikers, crafters, and photographers, and we can’t wait to share our adventures with you.

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