tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post2903614206915266389..comments2024-03-28T18:43:53.154-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: "We Are One in the Spirit, We Are One in the Lord . . ."Martha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-74808173226195649762012-08-27T17:50:48.619-07:002012-08-27T17:50:48.619-07:00Please forgive me, Melissa, for taking so long to ...Please forgive me, Melissa, for taking so long to get back to you. I never saw the notification! :(<br />You are so right - on the outside, we may look different, but our hearts beat, our lungs breathe, and the Spirit flows through us all, uniting us with our God.<br />Yes! May we always share His love with one another!<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-77755079894256023642012-08-27T05:44:53.587-07:002012-08-27T05:44:53.587-07:00Thanks for coming by, Lynne!
You are so correct he...Thanks for coming by, Lynne!<br />You are so correct here - we often don't see the gifts in others when they are not immediately obvious. We need to remind ourselves that everyone has gifts and make a point of seeking them out and encouraging those whose gifts are subtle.<br />Great comment!<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-3671806285006269522012-08-26T16:24:25.527-07:002012-08-26T16:24:25.527-07:00What a unique perspective. I've never thought...What a unique perspective. I've never thought about identifying trees by their bark and while I could identify some (dogwood and pine come to mind) I doubt that I could identify the majority. Similarly, we don't think much about gifts in other unless they are really obvious do we? We notice the gift of musical ability (yeah for you and Danny!) but don't always notice the more subtle ones like the gift of motivation or the gift of hospitality. You are right though ... we all have gifts though some are more hidden than others!Lynne Wattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02788918458763274157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-7749237728692889632012-08-24T09:51:45.624-07:002012-08-24T09:51:45.624-07:00So glad to see you here, Susan! Thanks!
I have to...So glad to see you here, Susan! Thanks!<br />I have to admit, this really isn't a new hobby for me, the trees that is, although photography is fast becoming one. I just got the inspiration about the different barks when exploring the yard with my granddaughter, and thought immediately of how people appear different on the outside, yet we are one in God's Spirit.<br />Oh, and one of my long-time favorite songs, too!<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-21598065825535074622012-08-24T03:48:34.900-07:002012-08-24T03:48:34.900-07:00Every single created being is precious to him and ...Every single created being is precious to him and he knows each and every one of them. I appreciate your new hobby. I also like indulging myself in closely examining different species of birds, trees and of course, people.<br /><br />Martha, you are a bundle of surprises and I pray that God continues to bless you and yours.<br /><br />Joy always,<br />Susan<br /><br />P. S: And I like the song which is the title of your post. "And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love, yes they'll know we are Christians by our love."S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-20117829193947721222012-08-23T15:38:58.500-07:002012-08-23T15:38:58.500-07:00I've looked at those bark skins several times ...I've looked at those bark skins several times already and it's truly amazing! I love how God created each one of us unique and give each of us a name and yet we are united to serve His purpose. God is very creative and faithful and so full of love! <br /><br />I pray with you...I am so glad to be blessed with gifted and generous friends. May we always be united in love.Melissa Tandochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747825707650125721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-54611400008716516772012-08-23T14:55:55.646-07:002012-08-23T14:55:55.646-07:00Thanks so much for coming by today, Mitzi!
So glad...Thanks so much for coming by today, Mitzi!<br />So glad you enjoyed the post and the comparison of the bark to our outward appearances. We, too, are great fans of trees as you can tell from where we live; hate the sound of chain saws . . . :(<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-70756277291709456872012-08-23T13:34:53.756-07:002012-08-23T13:34:53.756-07:00Martha, this is an incredible post. I love the pa...Martha, this is an incredible post. I love the parallel between the tree bark and ourselves. I'm a fan of trees as well...mostly how big and sturdy they are...you know...being a tree huger and all I love the symbolism. Great post as always...xoxo, MitziAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-6713886870270173842012-08-23T11:42:57.933-07:002012-08-23T11:42:57.933-07:00Thanks for visiting today, Irene!
No, I don't ...Thanks for visiting today, Irene!<br />No, I don't think you would find any of these trees in your beautiful, tropical country. :) They are definitely indigenous to the southeastern U.S.<br />And, yes - if we would only embrace our gifts and pursue our passions, how much better we could serve God and others.<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-6892857489043586572012-08-23T11:40:44.352-07:002012-08-23T11:40:44.352-07:00Thanks for coming by, Lisa Marie!
Oh, butterflies ...Thanks for coming by, Lisa Marie!<br />Oh, butterflies make the perfect analogy! Thanks for sharing your thoughts here.<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-34459401595739983062012-08-23T11:39:46.651-07:002012-08-23T11:39:46.651-07:00:):)Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-62719292752640750312012-08-23T11:39:38.409-07:002012-08-23T11:39:38.409-07:00Thanks for stopping by, Rachel!
Waiting has been a...Thanks for stopping by, Rachel!<br />Waiting has been a tough, but valuable, lesson for me, especially in the long interim it took between finishing my novel and having a publisher finally pick it up. God taught me so much in the interim, I am thankful for it!<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-27478578127745353502012-08-23T11:06:49.087-07:002012-08-23T11:06:49.087-07:00So beautiful, Martha! God created each one of us u...So beautiful, Martha! God created each one of us uniquely so He could fulfill His purpose through the gifts each of us uniquely possess. If only we would all learn to embrace our uniqueness fully then we would all be serving our purpose in this world so well.<br /><br />And thank you for the wonderful tutorial through those photos! I don't know if those trees grow here in the Philippines, though! At least when God gives me the chance to visit you someday I can already identify the trees at your place? *wink* Take care and God bless, Martha! <3 :-)Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328342211129410370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-7445164040351941352012-08-23T09:54:22.756-07:002012-08-23T09:54:22.756-07:00Very interesting with the different bark samples. ...Very interesting with the different bark samples. I often do this with BUTTERFLIES, they are all butterflies but everyone is created uniquely, with different colors and markings. BEAUTIFUL words! Thank you for this reminder! ;)Farfalla Dreams ~ Lisa Marie Farfallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15814072026273780357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-30253275966514615822012-08-23T06:42:38.709-07:002012-08-23T06:42:38.709-07:00P.S. Loved the bark lesson! :)P.S. Loved the bark lesson! :)Rachel Hoythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565668664072704971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-85041217383512021582012-08-23T06:42:13.863-07:002012-08-23T06:42:13.863-07:00I have much more to share than is flowing out now....I have much more to share than is flowing out now. It is hard to be patient and wait for the time to open up for me to work on all of my projects. But, I wait... :)Rachel Hoythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565668664072704971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-48338825468271224682012-08-23T04:18:38.517-07:002012-08-23T04:18:38.517-07:00Thanks so much for visiting, Debra!
It would be gr...Thanks so much for visiting, Debra!<br />It would be great to have you visit sometime, my friend!<br />I think we both share the gifts of encouragement to others through our writing. What say you? :)<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-44266472470853177292012-08-23T04:15:50.154-07:002012-08-23T04:15:50.154-07:00Thanks for stopping by, Linda!
Glad you enjoyed th...Thanks for stopping by, Linda!<br />Glad you enjoyed the way that bark is related to people - how we all appear differently on the outside, but, on the inside, we are made of the same stuff.<br />And, we are one in the Spirit . . .<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-66322818794964677912012-08-22T19:59:25.317-07:002012-08-22T19:59:25.317-07:00I’d love to visit your forest someday Martha! If...I’d love to visit your forest someday Martha! If I study these photos here, I should be able to distinguish all these different trees? Yah! It’ll be the first time ;-) <br />Different gifts, yes, so true. What is your motivational gift girlfriend? Could you guess mine from what you know of me? <br />Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-72807097004644479262012-08-22T16:45:49.212-07:002012-08-22T16:45:49.212-07:00Nice! I've always remembered studying trees i...Nice! I've always remembered studying trees in grade school and the different leaf shapes and seeds. I love the photo reference for the different types of tree bark and the way you relate it to people! Well done ;-* Dangerous Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12442306921276302945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-24713448700285186402012-08-22T13:46:13.401-07:002012-08-22T13:46:13.401-07:00Thanks so much for coming by, Corinne!
You are so ...Thanks so much for coming by, Corinne!<br />You are so right. The outward differences too often deceive us from understanding that, on the inside, we are all humans, created in God's image.<br />I wish you lived closer so you could walk the forest with me, my friend!<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-55929325342061454222012-08-22T13:43:50.528-07:002012-08-22T13:43:50.528-07:00Thanks for visiting, Chris!
Yes! I read your blog...Thanks for visiting, Chris!<br />Yes! I read your blog and posted my comment before checking over here to find yours. I believe we are definitely connected more than not, for sure!<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-24715551747454864792012-08-22T13:42:42.904-07:002012-08-22T13:42:42.904-07:00Thanks for stopping by, Janu!
To tell the truth, I...Thanks for stopping by, Janu!<br />To tell the truth, I really can't, either. :) It was a tutorial as much for me as it was to share.<br />Glad you enjoyed the post.<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-34027895208651246382012-08-22T08:05:46.943-07:002012-08-22T08:05:46.943-07:00If you scratch below each of our 'barks' w...If you scratch below each of our 'barks' we'll find the same longings for love and peace which is so much a part of our humanness. I would love to walk in 'your' forest some day! Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11142098428026084994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-14246310166415842752012-08-22T07:05:04.301-07:002012-08-22T07:05:04.301-07:00Gifts, huh?
You must have read my mind again, Mart...Gifts, huh?<br />You must have read my mind again, Martha! As my blog post today is about that VERY topic.<br />http://cjpwisdomandlife.com/2012/08/22/artistic-gifts/<br /><br />As I've commented here countless times. it's funny how often we're on the same page without knowing it.<br />--<br />ChrisChris Jennings Pendershttp://cjpwisdomandlife.comnoreply@blogger.com