tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post3099964735423851395..comments2023-06-10T22:42:19.087+10:00Comments on Australasian Christian Writers: Back to the beginning?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-75642516558206210742016-08-29T23:34:52.804+10:002016-08-29T23:34:52.804+10:00Oh Jenny, thank you for sharing so openly from you...Oh Jenny, thank you for sharing so openly from your heart. I had no idea this is what you were going through when we spoke recently. Thank you so much for being so generous with your time. You are a real blessing xxxSally Poyzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07618960159302284368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-83400726474625104192016-08-26T08:49:16.560+10:002016-08-26T08:49:16.560+10:00Thanks Susan. Really looking forward to catching u...Thanks Susan. Really looking forward to catching up with you in a couple of weeks!Jenny Glazebrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09709461499025091397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-16178312720974944652016-08-25T18:59:50.337+10:002016-08-25T18:59:50.337+10:00Thanks for sharing Jenny - thinking of you.Thanks for sharing Jenny - thinking of you.Susan Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673626395112361592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-76189431029597673972016-08-25T18:16:27.584+10:002016-08-25T18:16:27.584+10:00Wow, Di, you've got me thinking. Reminds me of...Wow, Di, you've got me thinking. Reminds me of the Apostle Paul talking about us being living letters. Yes, our very lives and relationship with Christ are what draw others to Him.Jenny Glazebrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09709461499025091397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-86433529359170542082016-08-25T18:14:25.924+10:002016-08-25T18:14:25.924+10:00Dear Mary, God has used you to encourage me greatl...Dear Mary, God has used you to encourage me greatly. Thank you. I know it's not all about me and what God chooses to do through me, as He can use anyone. I am also reminded that God doesn't always choose to reach the people I expect Him to, either. Yet there is great joy in knowing what we do is for a purpose - and His purposes are greater than mine!<br />Jenny Glazebrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09709461499025091397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-35766002725491446882016-08-25T06:56:56.966+10:002016-08-25T06:56:56.966+10:00Thanks Jenny. We can uphold each other in prayer.Thanks Jenny. We can uphold each other in prayer.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217918666756258037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-29885015769388241342016-08-25T06:55:52.627+10:002016-08-25T06:55:52.627+10:00Thanks for your honest and heartfelt post Jenny. P...Thanks for your honest and heartfelt post Jenny. People around us are struggling with some of the same questions about God and his love as your friend. at present we are very involved in the imminent death of a much loved friend. Prayers for you, your family and that friend.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217918666756258037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-8781701335428181042016-08-24T21:55:33.291+10:002016-08-24T21:55:33.291+10:00Thanks Jenny for your post....I know God's got...Thanks Jenny for your post....I know God's got your friend, you are a wonderful 'book'for her to read, your honesty speaks volumes! hugs and prayers xxDi Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288915294738813579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-82104802394290779602016-08-24T20:08:41.218+10:002016-08-24T20:08:41.218+10:00Dear Jenny, I was about to make a comment very sim...Dear Jenny, I was about to make a comment very similar to Meredith's. God will certainly use this post in ways we can only be awed by! I personally have heard rave words about how wonderful your Y.A. books have blessed not only teenage readers but the mother, the grandmother - and most certainly myself also. It has helped me be more aware of "stuff" our grandchildren we love have to cope with. They are such powerful stories I know that "In HIS time" there will be more books from you published - perhaps by a publisher too!. Am still praying for you, Rob and the family.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04872541607287521402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-15031299044192076562016-08-24T19:08:23.294+10:002016-08-24T19:08:23.294+10:00Thank you Paula. Your prayers are so much apprecia...Thank you Paula. Your prayers are so much appreciated for us and for my friend. I long to see my friend in heaven, but know nothing I can do or say can convince her. Trying to leave her in God's hands. Jenny Glazebrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09709461499025091397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-49686026144202623882016-08-24T19:05:05.944+10:002016-08-24T19:05:05.944+10:00Thank you so much, Meredith. That means a lot. I d...Thank you so much, Meredith. That means a lot. I don't know why I was so scared about posting it, but I was. I guess we like to come across as having it all together : )Jenny Glazebrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09709461499025091397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-55592177441384199572016-08-24T19:02:25.468+10:002016-08-24T19:02:25.468+10:00Thank you Maree for your words of encouragement. A...Thank you Maree for your words of encouragement. And yes, may our friends see the peace we have in Christ even when we have trouble finding the right words to explain it!Jenny Glazebrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09709461499025091397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-5230735712358368682016-08-24T18:59:10.643+10:002016-08-24T18:59:10.643+10:00Sorry to hear about your friend, Dale. It truly do...Sorry to hear about your friend, Dale. It truly does bring out the hard questions, doesn't it? May God also carry you and comfort you through this time.Jenny Glazebrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09709461499025091397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-34612821008503312402016-08-24T18:58:04.697+10:002016-08-24T18:58:04.697+10:00Thanks Carol. I appreciate your encouragement and ...Thanks Carol. I appreciate your encouragement and prayers!Jenny Glazebrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09709461499025091397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-67540545584873059702016-08-24T16:39:34.584+10:002016-08-24T16:39:34.584+10:00I'll keep praying for you, Rob and the kids, J...I'll keep praying for you, Rob and the kids, Jenny, and also for that friend who is so disillusioned. Those hard questions are so hard, when you're going through them. We all love your writer's, mother's and wife's heart. Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-13234708349968674392016-08-24T15:09:45.157+10:002016-08-24T15:09:45.157+10:00I don't know about much else, but God was in t...I don't know about much else, but God was in this piece you've posted here. Such open and honest words - such vulnerability - it reveals the depth of God in you. Love and prayers are with you, Rob and the kids during this time.Meredith Rescehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13119649437940781847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-30198171690180945192016-08-24T14:52:07.449+10:002016-08-24T14:52:07.449+10:00Jenny, your strength and courage is a strong state...Jenny, your strength and courage is a strong statement on the truth of Christ. I would love you to know how much you are covered in prayer. <br />His ways are not our ways, and just going through them with his peace is allowing your friend to 'see' Christ at work. <br />Mareerosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00303079027488437875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-35866433662505273562016-08-24T13:48:20.898+10:002016-08-24T13:48:20.898+10:00This comment has been removed by the author.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217918666756258037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-65117854826986709352016-08-24T12:25:51.636+10:002016-08-24T12:25:51.636+10:00Such an inspirational story and powerful testimony...Such an inspirational story and powerful testimony of your faith and God's love, Jenny. Thank you for sharing. I'm sure many of us, as your author friends and colleagues, will continue to pray for you and your family. There's no doubt that anyone who reads your words or knows you personally will see God's grace and power, and be touched deeply, even if they don't initially recognise it. Carol Preston https://www.blogger.com/profile/00306981583283008014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-34387177831674802152016-08-24T11:21:35.640+10:002016-08-24T11:21:35.640+10:00Thank you Elaine. I am touched by your words. I lo...Thank you Elaine. I am touched by your words. I love the way God does show us He's here - we have been overwhelmed by the way He has used people to provide, support and care for us. I have also heard his quiet voice of love and encouragement through His word and the words others share with us (such as yours). I believe I properly saw the wonder of the moon and stars for the first time in years the other night and was awed by our Creator once again. My hearts desire is that others will see this too, and not just the suffering and fear of the unknown. Yet I know I need to leave my friend in God's hands. He says He loves her more than I do, so I choose to believe that and trust Him even in the heartache.Jenny Glazebrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09709461499025091397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-89742882092792028322016-08-24T11:11:59.630+10:002016-08-24T11:11:59.630+10:00Yes, Sue, I also wonder why God gets the blame for...Yes, Sue, I also wonder why God gets the blame for suffering, even from people who say they don't believe in him. And you've put that so beautifully. I wish I could have had those words to explain to my friend at the time - yet in her state she probably wouldn't have been able to take it in, anyway. We are praying for healing for Rob and choosing to put our trust and hope in Christ and yes, it is glorious. Thank you for your encouragement!Jenny Glazebrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09709461499025091397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-71713872180555137342016-08-24T11:08:35.270+10:002016-08-24T11:08:35.270+10:00Thank you for your prayers, Lesley. I have receive...Thank you for your prayers, Lesley. I have received so much encouragement at this time and feel so blessed to be part of this family of Australasian Christian Writers! Thanks for being part of that.Jenny Glazebrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09709461499025091397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-45047886898643020562016-08-24T11:07:36.689+10:002016-08-24T11:07:36.689+10:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jenny Glazebrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09709461499025091397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-50549553923414526352016-08-24T10:55:49.591+10:002016-08-24T10:55:49.591+10:00Heartbreaking. The question is one we've all a...Heartbreaking. The question is one we've all asked at times. Where is God?<br /><br />The truth is, God is in it all with is. He's in the small mercies and kindnesses in the midst of suffering. He's the glimpse of light. He's the rising of the sun. <br /><br />He's even there in the midst of our hurt and anger. <br /><br />May your friend see that too. <br /><br />May you and your family receive mercy in the midst and comfort from Him who is the source of our strength. <br /><br /><br /><br />Elaine Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15724607299832750567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-25941364501500806072016-08-24T10:20:13.189+10:002016-08-24T10:20:13.189+10:00As for not being able to afford to publish... Have...As for not being able to afford to publish... Have you thought of some form of crowdsourcing?Sue Jeffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06198695729535623216noreply@blogger.com