Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; not it springs forth, do you not perceive it? ~Isaiah 43:18-19
Happy New Year! Welcome back, faithful friends, to Meditations of My Heart. My prayer is that we well all grow closer to the Lord as we embark on yet another year together, seeking His truth and leaning on His promises.
Many of you who read my blog also follow the delightful writer and blogger, Victor Moubarak, who posts regularly at Time for Reflections. Victor pens Christian-themed posts as well as some that showcase his unique, God-threw-the-mold-away sense of humor. He has also published a plethora of books that I encourage you to check out on Amazon. On a personal note, my favorite character in his novels is Fr. Ignatius, a loveable Catholic priest who selflessly serves his parishioners living in an economically-challenged town in Northern England. The dilemmas and predicaments Fr. Ignatius faces in his role as shepherd of his flock are memorable, enlightening and sometimes even downright dangerous.
This year, I'm happy to announce, Victor is doing a new thing! He has created a forum entitled The Christian Lounge which has just been launched. The stand-out feature of this blog is that not only are you invited to read and comment upon the entries posted there, but may also submit your own short articles (500 words or less) on what living the Christian life means to you. As Victor states, you can write about anything on Faith, Trust, Beliefs, Worries, Fears, Sin, Forgiveness, Marriage, Divorce, Heaven Hell . . . the list is endless.
He further notes that you can ask relatives, friends or even your pastor to submit articles, but be sure to include the name of the person so credit can be rightfully given. All denominations are welcome to join in the sharing of your thoughts about how Christianity has both changed and enhanced your life.
Interested? Simply email Victor at enquiries@holyvisions.co.uk and make sure to include your email address so he can get in touch with you. Another perk? Joining the group costs nothing! How's that for a good deal?
I would add, too, that since I'm not on social media and many of you are, please take a moment to share this blog with your friends on Facebook, X and Instagram. And if you do choose to join The Christian Lounge, feel free to promote that website, too.
Victor sincerely hopes that you will Come and join this adventure of spreading God's Word together as a community in order to honor and serve Him.
Amen!
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I think he must be quite a famous blogger. Because I have heard of his name before, but didn't really know much about him. Thanks for this info!
ReplyDeleteYou are so welcome, Ginny. I hope you will take the time to visit Victor's Time for Reflections and The Christian Lounge. You won't be disappointed! Blessings always!
DeleteThank you so much Martha for promoting this new website to honour and praise God.
ReplyDeleteThank you also for submitting articles which will be published on the Blog shortly.
God bless you and your family and your readers always.
It was a joy to do so, Victor. I hope this will interest more folks in the blogging community to join in from time to time. Blessings, my friend!
DeleteLove the idea of The Christian Lounge as a space where believers from all walks of life can share their experiences and reflections.
ReplyDeleteIt’s encouraging to see new ways to grow closer to the Lord and support one another in faith.
May this new venture flourish and touch many hearts!
It's certainly my hope and prayer that Victor's venture will give us all a safe place to discuss our Christian beliefs and inspire others to know Christ and make Him known. I hope you will become a frequent visitor, Veronica. Blessings!
DeleteThanks for sharing -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteYou are so welcome, Christine. Hope you take a look at The Christian Lounge. Blessings!
DeleteHappy New Year, Martha! And thanks for posting this!
ReplyDeleteSame to you, Glynn! I think you would find The Christian Lounge to be right up your alley. Maybe, you could make a contribution with your scripture-based poems? I hope so!
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Happy New Year, Martha!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year right back at you, Diana.
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Victor is the best. I am hoping for good success for his newest project - uniting Christian articles under one umbrella and all for the Glory of God.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is an admirable project, Debby, and I'm so glad that Victor has embarked upon this. Let's give all the glory and honor to God!
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Dear Martha, thank you so much for sharing this, dear friend. God bless you and Happy New Year to you.
ReplyDeleteYou are most welcome, Linda. Happy New Year to you, too!
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Thank you to Victor, to Myra for the post I just read and to you Martha for posting about this. I throughly enjoyed my visit there. Always looking for good Christian material and this is a great place.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you enjoyed visiting Victor's new forum, Shug! I loved Myra's entry, too. We can't go wrong when we read and share good, solid Christian ideas.
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Thank you Martha for the information on Victor...I will certainly check out his writing. Hope your New Year is off to a good start. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you found this post meaningful, Debbie, and I do hope you'll take a peek at The Christian Lounge and check out Amazon (you'll have to type in Victor's name) to check out his many books. One of my favorites, "Visions," I'm now reading for the second time.
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Thank you for this, Martha! So glad you're a part of "Team Victor", too. I'm sharing it on my FB page and will encourage those in my Bible study to help spread the word.
ReplyDeleteFantastic, Myra! I was so pleased to see your article at The Christian Lounge earlier; it is so thoughtful and thought-provoking. Thanks for sharing this with your Bible study Groups, too.
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This is such an encouraging post, and I love how you tied the start of the new year to God’s promise of doing a “new thing.” The way you shared Victor’s new forum feels like an invitation to live out our faith in community, which is really inspiring. I especially appreciate the focus on sharing real experiences of faith, joys, struggles, and all.
ReplyDeleteI’ve just shared a new post as well, and I’d be glad if you stopped by and read it when you have a quiet moment.
We are all called to live out our faith in community as this was always God's plan. Victor's "new thing" is fast becoming a real place and space for sharing our experiences in our journeys with Jesus where we are shown grace and respect by our fellow Christians. Hope you will stop by! And yes, I'll be happy to check out your new post. The last one was fantastic!
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Martha precisamos nos aproximar mais do Senhor, 20206 vai ser um ano de muitas batalhas, feliz terça-feira bjs.
ReplyDeleteWe should seek out the Lord and His presence each and every day, Lucimar. The battles are real and we need the armor of His protection more than ever.
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Now that this wonderful opportunity to participate has come, 'writer's block' also threatens! But with that said, I do hope to submit an article to this wonderful opportunity from time to time!
ReplyDeleteOh, please do, Barbara! There isn't a rush or a timetable of any kind at The Christian Lounge. Simply send something to Victor when you do have a thought or experience you wish to share.
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thank you for sharing this with us Martha. I will try to look into Victor's new blog and pray about what God would have me do in the future. It sounds wonderful, and I commend him for bringing it all together! May God bless this venture!!!
ReplyDeleteMay God bless this venture, indeed, Pamela! You don't have to share anything if you choose not to, but showing support to the others there will help spread the word about The Christian Lounge and most importantly, spread the Word to others.
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Thanks for this helpful site and words to encourage us all to grow closer to the Lord this year! Many blessings in 2026!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to know that you found this helpful, Deb. Yes, may we all encourage each other to grow closer to the Lord. Blessings to you always!
DeleteI am glad that Victor has done this and I am interested in it. Thanks for giving him a shout out.
ReplyDeleteI was so happy to do this, Sandie. Please do visit when you get the chance.
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God's blessings Martha for you and those you love in 2026, perhaps this year or even today the LORD will return. Amen even so come LORD Jesus. Sending Prayer hugs, Shaz in Oz.x
ReplyDeleteGod's blessings to you, too, Shaz! Let us rejoice in this day that the Lord has made.
DeleteHappy New Year, Martha, to you and Danny. Thanks for sharing about Victor with us and his new thing. Sounds wonderful. God bless.
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