tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25334013.post1496548629778149516..comments2023-05-05T06:01:47.084-05:00Comments on Hope is calling: Baby steps...Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00487893990781399211noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25334013.post-82266537883394009282009-03-24T21:12:00.000-05:002009-03-24T21:12:00.000-05:00I'm re-reading the song you posted entitled This P...I'm re-reading the song you posted entitled This Place. Wow, I guess I didn't really read it that well the first time...now reading it again, it grips my heart. Awesome... have you ever sung it? I'd love to learn how it goes so I can sing it too!Crown of Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993686012020045284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25334013.post-46200742574119827912009-03-23T05:24:00.000-05:002009-03-23T05:24:00.000-05:00Katie,Thanks for your "baby steps" post. Thanks fo...Katie,<BR/>Thanks for your "baby steps" post. Thanks for the comment on my "Practice Makes Perfect" post. I urge you to get "into it" (the book) and chew on it in little tiny bites! :-)<BR/>It's awesome inspiration.<BR/>I have always told my kids to "stay bent" towards God. As we walk our paths and weather the storms in this life, as long as we lean into the winds, and keep our direction straight towards God, He will honor and give strength! We will stumble, we will fall, maybe even crawl sometimes, but that "bent" in a specific direction will always be our ultimate victory. There is not guilt because of heart effort!!<BR/>Yes, He is cheering us on as we attempt new steps every day. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25334013.post-78886624128919070272009-03-17T02:36:00.000-05:002009-03-17T02:36:00.000-05:00Hi Katie, growth is progressive... and God is like...Hi Katie, growth is progressive... and God is like a patient parent. Did you know that Abraham is one of my favorite Bible characters? He was always on the path of obedience. I love the way you think out your faith. Yes, God is a rewarder of those who seek Him!Crown of Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993686012020045284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25334013.post-81029236190955604902009-03-15T14:37:00.000-05:002009-03-15T14:37:00.000-05:00You wrote that?! Have I ever heard it? I don't r...<I>You</I> wrote that?! Have I ever heard it? I don't remember ...<BR/><BR/>"It is the devil who lies and tells me that I have failed because I have not arrived in one giant step."<BR/><BR/>Amen. So true. God is not agraid or disappointed at the process of growth. So often we are. We think the full tree bearing fruit is the only thing he loves. Or the capable, God-fearing man, victorious in everything he does. But God created seeds. And babies. Puppies. Kittens. It's amazing that humans take so much delight in things when they are first born and oh-so-adorable ... and then think that God is looking at us, toe-tapping, and impatient for us to grow up already. You're right. I think He's much more like a parent - thoroughly enjoying the process of watching us grow. Really good thoughts, Katie.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06077892819946373711noreply@blogger.com