tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.comments2023-10-24T10:08:27.446-05:00Choosing HallelujahAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16877189592741668088noreply@blogger.comBlogger3901125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-86116030144438960742017-10-04T20:24:47.894-05:002017-10-04T20:24:47.894-05:00Thank you for sharing this. I need it in the seaso...Thank you for sharing this. I need it in the season I’m in right now. So many false hopes!! And I love the visual image of struggling to hold onto Jesus plus other rope. Very good!!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08672434379364178900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-39404472104826333812017-10-03T19:45:44.248-05:002017-10-03T19:45:44.248-05:00I can't believe it's almost been a WHOLE y...I can't believe it's almost been a WHOLE year since your last post. I've missed you--that's not to induce guilt but to encourage your voice. ;)<br /><br />That being said, you really encouraged me today with this quote:<br /><br />"I can do all this because the gift of writing doesn't offer an identity that springs into being with a publishing contract, or with a following in the 100’s of thousands. Writing well is simply a tool to utilize in the context of an identity that was secured long ago by the work of Jesus. We have nothing to earn; we have only to wake up each morning and say, "In every small step I take, Thy will be done."<br /><br />Small steps is my mantra this year. Faithfulness with the small amount of time I have. I have less than ever before to devote to writing although my dreams for books/blogs/podcasts, etc. still grow. But God has impressed on me that "a corn of wheat must go into the ground and die" to produce a harvest. This school year will be a energy-zapping one that will take a lot from me and it's a season I need to joyfully give myself to in order to help my kids with their newishly diagnosed learning disabilities. In all reality I've felt the same emotions as when I was told I needed to nurse them one-at-a-time every two hours and I spent weeks staring at a wall in mental fatigue. And yet it was a season. Thinking about seasons past and God's grace gives me the strength to soldier on. All that to say, that quote was just perfect for me.<br /><br />Hugs to you!Daniellehttp://www.danielleayersjones.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-26590363716253585112017-10-03T12:17:20.830-05:002017-10-03T12:17:20.830-05:00Hooray for baby steps! I have always loved your wo...Hooray for baby steps! I have always loved your words.kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01255328175751091169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-60070002139570987992017-10-02T19:20:16.665-05:002017-10-02T19:20:16.665-05:00Oh Amy, though sadly our paths haven't crossed...Oh Amy, though sadly our paths haven't crossed much at all lately, I am so proud of you and thrilled you are writing again. Such a beautiful heartfelt post! I miss you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17589167118729700928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-64899160761079790642017-10-02T13:39:01.055-05:002017-10-02T13:39:01.055-05:00Love it.
Love you. ♡Love it.<br />Love you. ♡Kelly Ashlocknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-18065872816258760782016-08-08T14:35:46.816-05:002016-08-08T14:35:46.816-05:00I booked marked this to try! :)I booked marked this to try! :)Daniellehttp://www.danielleayersjones.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-76104616859080820682016-06-30T14:36:16.651-05:002016-06-30T14:36:16.651-05:00Oh, I like that dancing vs. marching metaphor. Tha...Oh, I like that dancing vs. marching metaphor. Thanks for sharing. I noticed your posts about that Steve Brown book on GR - I will have to check it out. Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877189592741668088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-46620980267512261992016-06-30T12:46:14.816-05:002016-06-30T12:46:14.816-05:00I don't know what I meant by "even in vie...I don't know what I meant by "even in views of good things" but what I meant was,<br /><br />"Even in "good" things: tithing, church membership, attending small groups, etc.daniellehttp://www.danielleayersjones.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-15739915904153141132016-06-30T12:44:11.643-05:002016-06-30T12:44:11.643-05:00I love love love this, Amy.
This has been the the...I love love love this, Amy.<br /><br />This has been the theme for me the past few months. Not that I didn't know it, but I've discovered sneaky, subtle ways that legalism has crept into my life. Even in views of good things: tithing, church membership, attending small groups, etc.<br /><br />I've been diving deep into grace and understanding what freedom in Christ really looks like. It was prompted by a sermon on grace at our church. The tagline of our church is "changed by beholding Him." I'm still learning what that means. I just finished "A Scandalous Freedom" by Steve Brown and it's been what I've needed. A quote I love that relates to what you're saying here: <br /><br />"Holiness hardly ever becomes a reality until we care more about Jesus than about holiness." Accent on the person, not the performance. He likens it to a dance. Jesus calls us to dance with him, and so often we turn it into a march of soldiers. Everyone in line, all one like the other. We focus on each other, seeing who is stepping out of line, instead of looking at and to Jesus. That was a helpful metaphor for me.<br /><br />Anyway, love this post!daniellehttp://www.danielleayersjones.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-79408356850449832292016-06-01T05:49:38.104-05:002016-06-01T05:49:38.104-05:00Hi there, You have done an incredible job. I’ll de...Hi there, You have done an incredible job. I’ll definitely digg it and personally recommend to my friends. I’m sure they’ll be benefited from this site..Keep update more excellent posts..<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thinkittraining.in/android" rel="nofollow">Android Training in Chennai</a><br />priyatamilhttp://www.thinkittraining.innoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-83936884670969274142016-05-11T14:58:47.090-05:002016-05-11T14:58:47.090-05:00One of my favorite things is when they tell me how...One of my favorite things is when they tell me how they spent their birthday money. Many times it brings tears to my eyes when they buy such "everyday" items. Arjun, our child from India bought tea cups for his family. So precious and a privilege to help in a small way a child grow, learn, and have what they need. We've sponsored two thus far, Beverly from the Philippines and now Arjun from India.Daniellehttp://www.danielleayersjones.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-72350886295903528372016-04-24T15:10:38.825-05:002016-04-24T15:10:38.825-05:00This post was thoroughly entertaining and hilariou...This post was thoroughly entertaining and hilarious and made me go, "Oh Amy, I love her", out loud. #79- LOL!!!!!Salty Beaches Writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07014575870591093404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-39840575305150301782016-04-19T11:54:30.942-05:002016-04-19T11:54:30.942-05:00I think "Annunciation" was another piece...I think "Annunciation" was another piece I studied in Art History class. So fun.Daniellehttp://www.danielleayersjones.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-30083692553075946912016-04-19T11:52:01.828-05:002016-04-19T11:52:01.828-05:00I love markets! I'm sure an Italian one is sim...I love markets! I'm sure an Italian one is simply splendid!Daniellehttp://www.danielleayersjones.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-17288385866601082902016-04-14T20:34:44.422-05:002016-04-14T20:34:44.422-05:00Ack, Danielle - my spam filter apparently does not...Ack, Danielle - my spam filter apparently does not like you! I can't figure out why it keeps not publishing your comments. Sorry about that. <br /><br />Yes, I took notes! I typed the names of foods into my phone before they took the menu away and edited/updated our itinerary (the difference between what we'd planned and what we actually did) every night! Good memory and also a huge nerd :) I studied Italian for a couple of months using Duolingo before the trip, too, and that helped a ton. Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877189592741668088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-24700292445415181202016-04-08T09:02:23.090-05:002016-04-08T09:02:23.090-05:00I'm super impressed you remember or recorded s...I'm super impressed you remember or recorded so many details (the names of things in Italian too!). Did you take lots of notes?Daniellehttp://www.danielleayersjones.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-11143884545615478922016-03-30T11:06:10.702-05:002016-03-30T11:06:10.702-05:00So fun!So fun!Daniellehttp://www.danielleayersjones.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-28877216678751492452016-03-29T15:39:49.275-05:002016-03-29T15:39:49.275-05:00It's such a shame because *getting there* is t...It's such a shame because *getting there* is the most expensive part! Easier to pay for a couple of extra days tacked on when you've already covered airfare, than pay for airfare a second time. Alas. Epitome of #firstworldproblems I guess! Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877189592741668088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-41477149520599127602016-03-29T12:18:41.424-05:002016-03-29T12:18:41.424-05:00I get what you're saying here. I've only b...I get what you're saying here. I've only been on 7 day vacations and I can attest that I'm usually ready to go home after 7 days. I think I would not do well, on say, an around the world trip like Tsh from The Art of Simple went on. As cool as it sounds, I think I'd be done pretty quick! Smaller spurts would probably be better for me.Daniellehttp://www.danielleayersjones.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-19986532221105989402016-03-28T14:42:29.188-05:002016-03-28T14:42:29.188-05:00Wow, the facade IS really beautiful!Wow, the facade IS really beautiful!Daniellehttp://www.danielleayersjones.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-55020429463352680482016-03-24T23:19:30.131-05:002016-03-24T23:19:30.131-05:00This reminded me that I bought a leather belt in F...This reminded me that I bought a leather belt in Florence! Great memory. :)emilyhttp://home2learn.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-84157065425375864782016-03-22T16:37:12.101-05:002016-03-22T16:37:12.101-05:00Yes, Danielle--Steve and I kept marveling and laug...Yes, Danielle--Steve and I kept marveling and laughing at that the entire time we were there. It is hilarious to think that our house, for example, is considered OLD...it was built in 1938. To Americans it seems an antique...the Italians would call that new construction! I found it mind-boggling to ponder how incredibly old so much of Italy is. Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877189592741668088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-9485840613180282712016-03-20T13:14:54.016-05:002016-03-20T13:14:54.016-05:00Your comment "by "recent" I mean &q...Your comment "by "recent" I mean "less than 500 years old"--that, in a nutshell, is Italy for you)" made me chuckle. Reminded me of a talk I had with someone when I worked at the museum. How they joked that Americans think things are "old" but the person I was talking to was someone who'd worked in Ireland on an excavation of a building that was thousands of years older than any building in the U.S. Just brought to mind our perceptions of history and how much older architecture most of Europe has all around them every day! Pretty neat!Daniellehttp://www.danielleayersjones.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-8528403457212339572016-02-24T12:27:02.014-06:002016-02-24T12:27:02.014-06:00What a great idea for a giveaway--the books sounds...What a great idea for a giveaway--the books sounds spectacular! --Dottie SoderstromAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058212.post-857366580373389912016-02-23T08:04:03.924-06:002016-02-23T08:04:03.924-06:00I've been looking for something new to read fo...I've been looking for something new to read for awhile and this book looks so intriguing....would love an opportunity to win a copy.God Bless..Leslie BrownUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10102106731361632763noreply@blogger.com