tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post7317398041968092170..comments2024-03-28T18:43:53.154-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: Joy to the World!Martha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-74678372931172062862012-12-31T12:17:58.273-08:002012-12-31T12:17:58.273-08:00Thanks a million for coming by, Annmarie! So glad...Thanks a million for coming by, Annmarie! So glad you enjoyed the post. And, yes, this is truly an amazing example of Christ's love living in and through us.<br />Blessings for a wonderful new year!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-32432450268129305902012-12-31T07:45:40.584-08:002012-12-31T07:45:40.584-08:00oh my gosh!! this gave me the chills! what a wo...oh my gosh!! this gave me the chills! what a wonderful example!!!! thank you for sharing.<br />and happy New Year!!!momto8https://www.blogger.com/profile/13964950285763339907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-43863725131839679722012-12-31T07:06:39.505-08:002012-12-31T07:06:39.505-08:00I can't take credit for the photos . . . "...I can't take credit for the photos . . . "stole" them off Facebook from Loretta. LOL!<br />What you are doing with these women sounds fantastic, Lynne, and I'll bet it's very rewarding. Isn't it amazing how much we get back when we give?<br />Love and blessings for a wonderful new year!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-72722343430603090672012-12-30T16:07:50.531-08:002012-12-30T16:07:50.531-08:00How great that you took pictures. Here's what...How great that you took pictures. Here's what I think is so terrific about this---so many people were willing to give, someone just had to set the stage, make the suggestion, spark the idea. There are many ways to give all year round but so often we become lost in our own world and don't see the possibilities unless someone steps up and starts the ball rolling! I am always looking for ways to coach others in developing their potential and currently I have four women that I am meeting with regularly to get them on track with developing their strengths and make their dream a reality. It is terrifically rewarding!Lynne Wattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02788918458763274157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-24972273678491553142012-12-30T14:00:28.325-08:002012-12-30T14:00:28.325-08:00I know, Chris, isn't it wonderful! I still ca...I know, Chris, isn't it wonderful! I still can't get over the generosity of this act of kindness. Just goes to show what happens when everyone gives a little together.<br />Blessings for the new year, my friend!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-92026894964785431592012-12-29T08:12:34.822-08:002012-12-29T08:12:34.822-08:00An amazing feat of giving, Martha. If only we all...An amazing feat of giving, Martha. If only we all were so enlightened to become lighter by shedding one piece of clothing.<br />--<br />ChrisChris Jennings Pendershttp://wisdomandlife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-71283663941014874092012-12-29T04:56:15.411-08:002012-12-29T04:56:15.411-08:00Thanks for dropping by, Vishnu!
What a great theme...Thanks for dropping by, Vishnu!<br />What a great theme to have - giving! I love it, and just may have to "steal" that one from you. :)<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-80032119515754971412012-12-29T04:55:10.416-08:002012-12-29T04:55:10.416-08:00Thanks for visiting, Galen! I share that same hop...Thanks for visiting, Galen! I share that same hope you've expressed here. May your new year bring much joy and peace!<br />Blessings and love!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-49199294108582614582012-12-29T04:54:20.165-08:002012-12-29T04:54:20.165-08:00Thanks so much for stopping by, Dawn, and for shar...Thanks so much for stopping by, Dawn, and for sharing this wonderful story of what you've done to help others in need. And, yes, even the smallest gestures can make all the difference in the lives of others.<br />Blessings and love!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-69323093323707541862012-12-28T16:52:14.010-08:002012-12-28T16:52:14.010-08:00Yes Martha!! A great outpouring of support by the ...Yes Martha!! A great outpouring of support by the church and truly celebrating the season. Thanks so much for sharing the photos and for encouraging giving this season - which we should do both during Christmas and year-round. I read a post from Vidya Sury about giving and going to make that my theme for 2013 :) Vishnuhttp://www.vishnusvirtues.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-85450535461118050102012-12-28T16:31:57.274-08:002012-12-28T16:31:57.274-08:00What a tangible embracing of the teachings of Jesu...What a tangible embracing of the teachings of Jesus. Love the photos, and I hope all those coats bring warmth and safety and peace to those who wear them. Best wishes to you for 2013. Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-61558242296483239432012-12-28T15:37:16.572-08:002012-12-28T15:37:16.572-08:00What a wonderful outpouring you show in these phot...What a wonderful outpouring you show in these photos! I am in the process of a monumental cleaning & organizing stint in my home. I do it once every couple of years and I donate a large amount of clothing and kitchen items to our local chapter of Agape House. Agape House is a home for women & children who are fleeing from domestic violence and working towards getting their lives back on track. When I was told several years ago that the house itself didn't need kitchen items, I asked if I could bring pots & pans & utensils to get these ladies started in their new homes. The manager of the home loved the idea, so now I get a group of friends to put this on their calendars when they're doing their own cleaning sprees. It's a very simple way of giving back and it never fails to lift my heart.<br /><br />I love how each of us find ways to make a difference in the world. <3<br /><br />Much love to you, my dear one!<br /><br />- DawnieHealing Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236609802381940498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-41588365627513330032012-12-28T11:41:21.833-08:002012-12-28T11:41:21.833-08:00Thanks for coming by, Linda, and for sharing the t...Thanks for coming by, Linda, and for sharing the things you do to spread joy! Love it!<br />Blessings and love!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-45985324121793944972012-12-28T04:42:08.189-08:002012-12-28T04:42:08.189-08:00Lovely! For myself? Every day I make a checklist...Lovely! For myself? Every day I make a checklist and keep track until I have personally done something to nudge at least 15 people toward greater personal empowerment. Sometimes it's as simple as giving a genuine compliment for a job well-done and sometimes it might be a photo shoot for someone I believe I can help see themselves in a whole, new way -- and many other possibilities in between! Thank you for sharing this inspiring post, Martha! XOXOX Dangerous Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12442306921276302945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-22201187215084358772012-12-28T04:32:34.463-08:002012-12-28T04:32:34.463-08:00Thanks so much for visiting today, Melissa!
Yes, I...Thanks so much for visiting today, Melissa!<br />Yes, I agree - giving to others DOES bring such joy and peace to our hearts. The Lord certainly knew what He was talking about when He said, "It is better to give than to receive."<br />Thank you, too, for praying with me today - may we all know joy in the ultimate gift of our precious Savior.<br />Blessings and love!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-77378308231955690762012-12-28T04:29:58.536-08:002012-12-28T04:29:58.536-08:00Thank you so much for stopping by, Me!
Yes, I beli...Thank you so much for stopping by, Me!<br />Yes, I believe there are so many "God-hearted" people out there - unfortunately, it's the ones who do the terrible things who make news headlines.<br />So glad you liked the prayer, too!<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-53959730151512625752012-12-28T03:26:44.386-08:002012-12-28T03:26:44.386-08:00This is so beautiful Martha. There is JOY in givin...This is so beautiful Martha. There is JOY in giving. And in giving what we actually have and what we are...<br /><br />I love that this explosion of joy greeted me and I'd be counting on it for the new year to come...<br /><br />I pray with you, may we all come to know JOY ~ through Christ who is born to us today... Lots of love!Melissa Tandochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747825707650125721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-27627821533220984042012-12-28T02:15:39.839-08:002012-12-28T02:15:39.839-08:00AMEN to such a lovely prayer Martha!
It is so tou...AMEN to such a lovely prayer Martha!<br /><br />It is so touching to see this wonderful gesture, makes me feel humanity and compassion still exist around me despite all the vices as well:)Privy Trifleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05317530852098436444noreply@blogger.com