tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post3058893112633930733..comments2024-02-05T01:25:47.747-06:00Comments on A Pencil in the Hand of God: Pastor's Perspective - Rescued!Patrinas Pencilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08103800317102189590noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-24401986981243447332010-10-25T06:57:49.848-05:002010-10-25T06:57:49.848-05:00Hi
In answer to your question. Christ came to me w...Hi<br />In answer to your question. Christ came to me when i was alone and afraid and it was amazing!<br /><br />Those miners are an inspiration. I pray He teaches us the way to go everyday and i listen and do. (for i can only make a decision for myself).<br /><br />How are ya? Just dropped in to check on you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13049764607472498499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-66559150532430727012010-10-24T08:23:37.576-05:002010-10-24T08:23:37.576-05:00Thanks for reposting this, I haven't read it b...Thanks for reposting this, I haven't read it before. I think many of us thought about the situation these men were in for so long. There is no way I could have handled it without God's promises helping me through it.Anita Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581280313136512145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-84366135012714297412010-10-24T01:07:27.732-05:002010-10-24T01:07:27.732-05:00We have all been saved from a horrible pit, much l...We have all been saved from a horrible pit, much like the mine these men were rescued from... mine was the pit of self and destruction, no doubt all of us can say that.<br /><br />I marvel that every now and then I find myself back in a pit, but He continues to save me from myself, my sin, my failings. Isn't He the most awesome and amazing God?!<br /><br />God bless you Patrina...Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14563139025664400793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-39369918919512830482010-10-23T22:21:00.660-05:002010-10-23T22:21:00.660-05:00It is truly a testament to God's mercy how tho...It is truly a testament to God's mercy how those men were able to survive all that time trapped. My desire is that they were able to see Jesus' love for them through this situation.<br /><br />Warrior bride in boots....love it!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by my blog and hope to see you back soon. May God bless you in all you do for His glory!<br /><br />Blessings!!Sydneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685065347663823310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-46393029513054855292010-10-23T18:07:16.919-05:002010-10-23T18:07:16.919-05:00Hey Doris - thanks for stopping by and picking up ...Hey Doris - thanks for stopping by and picking up the pencil. We were all rescued at some point - and the Lord keeps on rescuing us - we are such a complicated race, aren't we? <br /><br />As for those stories.....hmmmm maybe I will. I was writing a book - but life got derailed for me and I never picked it up again. But I have some lovely stories - even video that still make me laugh my headPatrinas Pencilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103800317102189590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-65509685977953864432010-10-23T17:48:37.016-05:002010-10-23T17:48:37.016-05:00@ Faith Imagined
thanks for visiting - yes, I tho...@ Faith Imagined <br />thanks for visiting - yes, I thot he did an awesome job of bringing it home. <br /><br />@ Deborah Ann<br />Hallelujah!!! indeed :) thanks for visiting, girlfriend. <br /><br />@ Sharon<br />:) I would have been claustrophobic in the mine - Whew!!!! thanks for visiting and picking up the pencil to let me know that you were here.<br /><br />warrior bride <")>>Patrinas Pencilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103800317102189590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-39012149937195603042010-10-23T17:24:03.466-05:002010-10-23T17:24:03.466-05:00I'm glad you reposted the Pastor's reflect...I'm glad you reposted the Pastor's reflection. The event was a miracle to the world, and the analogy that Pastor Steve outlines is beautiful. I believe I've been "rescued" by the Lord in time of feeling trapped "in mines" of desperation and distress. <br /><br />Patrina, thanks for stopping by and commenting on my story. I hope you can also share some of those Hold my hand: a social worker's bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283197748791227012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-6864238112518632112010-10-23T16:58:32.250-05:002010-10-23T16:58:32.250-05:00I just love stories of miraculous rescue! And thi...I just love stories of miraculous rescue! And this one had so many spiritual lessons to learn...<br /><br />Great words from Steve - thanks for sharing them.<br /><br />I am so glad that I am one of those God rescued from the deep, dark hole of death and destruction - to bring me into His Glorious Light!<br /><br />(P.S. Am I the only that would have gone CRAZY with claustrophobia coming up in Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-12680239220895291762010-10-23T16:22:32.402-05:002010-10-23T16:22:32.402-05:00It's uncanny...I thought the same thing. God&#...It's uncanny...I thought the same thing. God's handprint was all over that story! And I'm sure each one of us has our own 'mine' story to tell. We were all in despair, in a dark hole, until Jesus paid the ultimate sacrifice to set us free. Hallelujah!!!Deborah Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415814125499548149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-90030687703150069392010-10-23T09:02:29.070-05:002010-10-23T09:02:29.070-05:00Thank you so much for reposting Pastor Kiefer'...Thank you so much for reposting Pastor Kiefer's thoughts on the rescued miners. He shared some great insights!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07194577170300476509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-47900876331933873422010-10-22T18:07:41.146-05:002010-10-22T18:07:41.146-05:00@ S. Etole :) thanks for visiting
@ say it in co...@ S. Etole :) thanks for visiting<br /><br />@ say it in color <br />thanks for your comment - I passed it on to my son-in law. I appreciate you taking the time to check out his podcast. Thanks also for the kind comment about my blog. :) <br /><br />@ Lidj<br />surprises from heaven :) thank you!<br /><br />@ Rita<br />thanks for visiting the bridge - I thot is was very inspiring<br /><br />@ Patrinas Pencilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103800317102189590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-24920020925214106272010-10-22T13:51:59.755-05:002010-10-22T13:51:59.755-05:00a sinner saved by grace!! My pit was just as deep ...a sinner saved by grace!! My pit was just as deep cuz I was just as lost! <br /><br />Love you Patrina, praying for you and dad always!<br /><br />Hugs!<br /><br />Sonjahttp://bitsandpieces-sonja.blogspot.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/09254831447887637714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-67301723870596387132010-10-22T07:33:54.074-05:002010-10-22T07:33:54.074-05:00I found you from Humble As I Go..and had to head o...I found you from Humble As I Go..and had to head over to state..I LOVED..'warrior bride in boots'..amen sis...Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11857554289543670693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-87700318929054908042010-10-21T08:42:12.234-05:002010-10-21T08:42:12.234-05:00This is worth sharing...this is so inspirational. ...This is worth sharing...this is so inspirational. I am so blessed by this analogy.Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13202972020876371306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-43357397830072782732010-10-20T07:07:03.739-05:002010-10-20T07:07:03.739-05:00Hi Patrina,
I'm back here to tell you I apprec...Hi Patrina,<br />I'm back here to tell you I appreciated your visit and encouraging comment on my Forerunner post.<br /><br />Have a wonderful day full of surprises from heaven, dear friend.<br /><br />Love<br />LidjCrown of Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993686012020045284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-17047395301459866442010-10-19T23:38:06.097-05:002010-10-19T23:38:06.097-05:00Thanks for the writing from Pastor Steve...also, t...Thanks for the writing from Pastor Steve...also, tell your son that I agree with what he has recognized in Glenn Beck. I had family members that were and are Mormon and their agenda for many years has been to be accepted as Christians and yet their beliefs totally contradict what Christians believe. I could go on and on, but they are sweet and misinformed people with a true agenda of being biggerSay It In Colorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03979823708745909691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-11835814632121718662010-10-18T14:10:33.583-05:002010-10-18T14:10:33.583-05:00that event has captured the heart of millions ...that event has captured the heart of millions ...S. Etolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01847206680320012887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-63223546997837223372010-10-18T11:56:35.992-05:002010-10-18T11:56:35.992-05:00I hear you, Elaine....may be never forget what we&...I hear you, Elaine....may be never forget what we've been rescued from... praise Jesus for His willingness to go the distance for our rescue!<br /><br />warrior bride<br />of the MOST High KING<br /><")>><Patrinas Pencilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103800317102189590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-31010184433047250852010-10-18T08:12:31.241-05:002010-10-18T08:12:31.241-05:00So grateful for my rescue from the belly of the ea...So grateful for my rescue from the belly of the earth. May I always hold in remembrance that moment of my freedom!<br /><br />Blessed Monday to you my friend.<br /><br />peace~elaineelaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-77468097672073690692010-10-18T00:13:29.431-05:002010-10-18T00:13:29.431-05:00Lynda
yes I thot is was a well written perspective...Lynda<br />yes I thot is was a well written perspective. Thanks for taking the time to visit me on the bridge. <br /><br />blessings<br />princess warrior <")>><Patrinas Pencilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103800317102189590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-37518553218911976362010-10-18T00:11:59.854-05:002010-10-18T00:11:59.854-05:00David
Always nice to see you on the bridge. I love...David<br />Always nice to see you on the bridge. I love how you always leave your footprints of scripture where ever you go. <br /><br />Deeper...yes!<br /><br />blessings<br />princess warrior <")>><Patrinas Pencilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103800317102189590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-66972931612910392052010-10-18T00:10:32.207-05:002010-10-18T00:10:32.207-05:00Debra
nice to see you on the bridge again - yes ...Debra<br /> nice to see you on the bridge again - yes is is a blessing. <br /><br />princess warrior <")>><Patrinas Pencilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103800317102189590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-5224414602201078682010-10-17T18:09:58.157-05:002010-10-17T18:09:58.157-05:00Yep, that was definitely worth a repost. Beautiful...Yep, that was definitely worth a repost. Beautiful!Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-38620615350813575152010-10-17T14:03:41.631-05:002010-10-17T14:03:41.631-05:00"I went down to the bottoms of the mountains&..."I went down to the bottoms of the mountains", Jonah 2: 6. However deep we have been, the Lord has gone deeper, for us!David C Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891468618584742601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-59928287003568242812010-10-17T08:20:01.010-05:002010-10-17T08:20:01.010-05:00This is a wonderful story! What a blessing!This is a wonderful story! What a blessing!Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16140046660664590895noreply@blogger.com