tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28214333.post7355590714789530755..comments2024-03-13T08:37:42.832-07:00Comments on Fresh Insights On Ancient Truths: DevoutMarja Verschoor-Meijershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06475263793581289701noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28214333.post-89343095487133335352013-12-18T03:42:07.893-08:002013-12-18T03:42:07.893-08:00It's probably especially timely in this Decemb...It's probably especially timely in this December month :) I didn't even think of that. But it never hurts to rethink our spending patterns. Thanks for stopping by Karen, I appreciate it.Marja Verschoor-Meijershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475263793581289701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28214333.post-8822228301687422142013-12-18T03:39:17.975-08:002013-12-18T03:39:17.975-08:00That is exactly the passage I was thinking about. ...That is exactly the passage I was thinking about. When we give, our heart will follow. Thanks for leaving your comment Ceil.Marja Verschoor-Meijershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475263793581289701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28214333.post-88584807385049882662013-12-18T03:38:25.030-08:002013-12-18T03:38:25.030-08:00That is what such a scripture does to me as well, ...That is what such a scripture does to me as well, I evaluate my giving and spending! Thanks for joining in this journey through the book of Acts!Marja Verschoor-Meijershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475263793581289701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28214333.post-72583333081039566842013-12-18T03:37:15.470-08:002013-12-18T03:37:15.470-08:00There you go girl!There you go girl!Marja Verschoor-Meijershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475263793581289701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28214333.post-20362488928916667732013-12-18T03:37:02.347-08:002013-12-18T03:37:02.347-08:00Glad you stopped by Susan, I am always thankful fo...Glad you stopped by Susan, I am always thankful for your comments!Marja Verschoor-Meijershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475263793581289701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28214333.post-20944800326000401532013-12-18T03:36:20.675-08:002013-12-18T03:36:20.675-08:00Thanks for your comment Janette, generosity is ind...Thanks for your comment Janette, generosity is indeed inherited from God!Marja Verschoor-Meijershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475263793581289701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28214333.post-42416475485964305532013-12-17T10:22:29.123-08:002013-12-17T10:22:29.123-08:00This is an excellent topic - and timely for me. Ha...This is an excellent topic - and timely for me. Have been thinking about what consumes my time in light of what is really important. So glad you shared this, Marja! Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28214333.post-89691124710618485672013-12-15T16:40:57.935-08:002013-12-15T16:40:57.935-08:00Hi Marja! It is a good thing to know where your in...Hi Marja! It is a good thing to know where your interests lie, kind of like that passage about 'where your treasure is, there is your heart.' i hope that I am all for the Lord, but I know that I'm not perfect. Just have to keep trying...and doing an inventory at times is an excellent thing to have a spiritual check-up!<br /><br />Thoughtful post today :)<br />CeilCeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293917798735764739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28214333.post-13224808512884644492013-12-15T11:53:21.743-08:002013-12-15T11:53:21.743-08:00Hi, Marja. I had never thought of being devout in ...Hi, Marja. I had never thought of being devout in relation to giving--until today! Thanks for this fresh insight, brought about by the Holy Spirit. <br /><br />I rececently told my husband I was going to let three magazine subscriptions end. I can use the money more wisely, and the time spent reading them, too! It's a great idea, like you say, to take inventory now and then. <br /><br />Blessings on your family this Christmas!Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28214333.post-50152516291082841602013-12-15T07:25:47.886-08:002013-12-15T07:25:47.886-08:00I haven't read Acts for awhile ... it is time!...I haven't read Acts for awhile ... it is time!<br /><br />Fondly,<br />GlendaGLENDA CHILDERShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10413897395818998532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28214333.post-70547271326418342432013-12-14T17:59:20.148-08:002013-12-14T17:59:20.148-08:00Hi Marja -
Thoughtful post. How often do we bree...Hi Marja - <br /><br />Thoughtful post. How often do we breeze over details in Scripture? Those details are important. Thank you for highlighting these so effectively.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)<br /><br />P.S. I've tweeted this post. Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28214333.post-26612320908333667112013-12-14T10:02:00.515-08:002013-12-14T10:02:00.515-08:00Hi, Marja:
The Bible is indeed full of colorful c...Hi, Marja:<br /><br />The Bible is indeed full of colorful characters as you point out, isn't it? ;-)<br /><br />When I think of being "God-fearing," I think of being reverential, respectful, and deferential. We pray to God to communicate with Him because we revere His mighty hand, respect his authority, and defer to His Word over our own wishes. When I think of our charge to be generous, I think that we are generous to one another because we all are children of God and made in His image. This reminds me of the verse in Matthew 25:40, "‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."<br /><br />The image you chose for this post of a clenched fist holding money is powerful because it ties devotion to putting our money where our mouth is. <br /><br />Great post. Thanks for sharing this with us. Be well.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05234966786590125696noreply@blogger.com