tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post2330795720098357980..comments2023-06-28T08:34:35.859-04:00Comments on Reading, Writing, and the Stuff In-Between: Sharon Hinck and Free Books!Trish Perryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983379845476025642noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-22740297276219412582021-05-24T10:15:03.544-04:002021-05-24T10:15:03.544-04:00That's great, Caryl!
I love how we can comfort...That's great, Caryl!<br />I love how we can comfort others with the same sort of comfort God has given to us in our hardships!Sharon Hinckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01258643938461705900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-19052951679056136482021-05-22T20:47:20.570-04:002021-05-22T20:47:20.570-04:00I encourage those around me.
psalm103and138atgmail...I encourage those around me.<br />psalm103and138atgmaildotcomCaryl Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03446868830897710358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-34056584758362303902021-05-20T22:43:05.827-04:002021-05-20T22:43:05.827-04:00Sharon - Yes, exactly!
Also, I love how you have y...Sharon - Yes, exactly!<br />Also, I love how you have your characters sometimes reach that point of brokenness and bewilderment. You do it so well and in a way that feels so honest and true. That is definitely one of the things that makes me love your books.Hannahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-69486958623442507632021-05-20T10:35:38.950-04:002021-05-20T10:35:38.950-04:00Trish, I'm SO there with you. I think when we ...Trish, I'm SO there with you. I think when we are so devastated and broken by painful things, we are more aware of our need than ever, and that can make us much more aware of God's presence - although I know what you mean about not always recognizing that until we look back. Hindsight if helpful!<br /><br />Sometimes my characters reach a point of brokenness and bewilderment and "I can't!" and it seems like God whispers to them, "You finally see that! Now watch me work." I've been noticing that in my own life, especially during a painful season of trauma and loss in recent months.<br />Hugs!Sharon Hinckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02480307773440342468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-56399567671420473552021-05-20T10:32:47.646-04:002021-05-20T10:32:47.646-04:00Hannah - I love that image of two sides of the sam...Hannah - I love that image of two sides of the same coin. I also try to think of that when I'm irritated or frustrated by someone. It comes from what can be a good quality that has gotten out of balance. Just as our weaknesses can often reflect a strength that needs some fine-tuning by our Savior, or can be utilized in a creative way by Him.Sharon Hinckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02480307773440342468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-86230717334266349562021-05-19T19:31:52.295-04:002021-05-19T19:31:52.295-04:00This really is a good question, Sharon. A good one...This really is a good question, Sharon. A good one to consider at staggered (and staggering) times of life. I honestly don't think I recognize God's work in me during times of weakness. I only realize His work in hindsight. When my dear sister died, when my elderly parents leaned on me, when my granddaughter was born with a syndrome, and when my adult son broke his neck--all of those times I felt I was going to crumble under the sadness and worry. But He worked His will, provided His strength, and built new things into my core. I wish I would remember all of this the next time I'm challenged!Trish Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983379845476025642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-43636582931880215692021-05-18T22:18:18.593-04:002021-05-18T22:18:18.593-04:00[So… I'm not sure my attempt to comment earlie...[So… I'm not sure my attempt to comment earlier worked. If it did and this is a duplicate, please feel free to delete it @Trish Perry!)<br /><br />Ooh, that is a good (and hard!) question. One thing God has been teaching me through my struggles with my own weaknesses is that our weaknesses and strengths are linked—they are two sides of the same coin, so to speak. Now when I find myself frustrated with someone else's weaknesses I (sometimes remember to) consider what strengths the person has that the weaknesses may be linked to. And when I'm tempted to envy another person's strengths it helps me remember that those strengths are also linked to weaknesses. I'm so thankful God's power is made perfect in weakness and that we can *know* (even if at times it doesn't *feel* like it) that we are fearfully and wonderfully made and fully known and loved by Him.<br />mebehb[at]gmail[dot]comHannahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-68187858261018706362021-05-18T10:26:36.808-04:002021-05-18T10:26:36.808-04:00LOVE that example of not speaking Chinese and the ...LOVE that example of not speaking Chinese and the way God used your need for help to build friendships.<br /><br />And Laurel, YES nothing like children to show us our PROFOUND failings!!! Yet they love us - and that does beautifully reflect the way that God loves us, understanding our weaknesses with so much compassion.Sharon Hinckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02480307773440342468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-34925043313056309122021-05-18T10:14:41.363-04:002021-05-18T10:14:41.363-04:00As a parent of four girls, I see all my faults so ...As a parent of four girls, I see all my faults so clearly when I see myself through their eyes.... and yet they love me so much in spite of all that. God loves us in the same way - thoroughly and deeply - and in spite of our flaws!Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02518790947556141060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-5339543505688176622021-05-18T09:54:58.583-04:002021-05-18T09:54:58.583-04:00God’s strength is made perfect in weakness. Durin...God’s strength is made perfect in weakness. During the years I lived in China, I didn’t know much Chinese. I would try my best to communicate with what little I knew. As a result, God sent people who helped me and became my friends. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16852199400920733051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-11293334677755998782021-05-18T09:15:52.047-04:002021-05-18T09:15:52.047-04:00Patricia, that is so beautiful. God's strength...Patricia, that is so beautiful. God's strength truly shines from what we consider "weakness." And my mom recently went on ahead to heaven, too, and I agree I learned about God's unconditional love through her mother's love. Thanks for sharingSharon Hinckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02480307773440342468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-66810344759822593852021-05-18T01:43:32.249-04:002021-05-18T01:43:32.249-04:00I always wanted to be a jungle pilot.I always wanted to be a jungle pilot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-24225779977198077852021-05-17T22:44:11.716-04:002021-05-17T22:44:11.716-04:00I saw God in my special needs grandson, now in Hea...I saw God in my special needs grandson, now in Heaven. In my mother's love,now in Heaven...Patricia B Hawesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-64076419270892764132021-05-17T18:13:39.254-04:002021-05-17T18:13:39.254-04:00I'm a bargin hunter.I'm a bargin hunter.<br />kim hansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12951846304316134717noreply@blogger.com