tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post3315381340898364415..comments2024-03-28T18:43:53.154-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: I Get the Message!Martha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-77745107821241458172012-02-15T06:14:56.118-08:002012-02-15T06:14:56.118-08:00Hi, Chris, thanks so much for dropping by today!
G...Hi, Chris, thanks so much for dropping by today!<br />Glad to know Charlotte's Web is one of your favorites, too. I have never read Tuck Everlasting, so will have to give it a shot. I still enjoy reading fiction for young people. :)<br />Yes, that is a great perk you have - being able to recommend books and seeing the delight on the children's faces when they tell you how much they enjoyed them.<br />Will be stopping by your post in awhile!<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-85597038892434688232012-02-15T05:12:11.482-08:002012-02-15T05:12:11.482-08:00Yup!
Charlotte's Web is one of my ALL TIME fav...Yup!<br />Charlotte's Web is one of my ALL TIME favorites as well, Martha. The other is Tuck Everlasting. When some young boy or girl comes into the library looking for something to read. These are the first two books I suggest. And over 90% of the time they come bouncing back exhorting my ability to pick books. It's one of the BEST things I LOVE about working in a library. Reading a wonderful book then getting to recommend it to others and have them return looking for more recommendations from me.<br />--<br />ChrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-35277550456747895302012-02-15T03:45:14.113-08:002012-02-15T03:45:14.113-08:00Thanks, Jan, for stopping by!
I love fantasy, too,...Thanks, Jan, for stopping by!<br />I love fantasy, too, as you can tell by this post. I love going into a whole other world when I read . . .<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-87276156979395372712012-02-14T22:53:40.951-08:002012-02-14T22:53:40.951-08:00The books I seem to cling to are fantasy books, bu...The books I seem to cling to are fantasy books, but the message is always very much like what you say. I loved the Lord of The Rings and even Harry Potter for the same reasons. Family and friends.photos by janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04931922143998773384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-45898718424447292652012-02-14T14:11:50.013-08:002012-02-14T14:11:50.013-08:00Hi, Melissa, and thanks for stopping by and leavin...Hi, Melissa, and thanks for stopping by and leaving this great comment!<br />I'm glad you enjoy reading to your nieces and I'm sure they appreciate every moment of it. Kids do so love hearing stories again and again.<br />Thanks, too, for sharing some of your favorite reads. I read Jonathan Livingston Seagull many, many years ago and a few years back, I read The Alchemist. I remember enjoying both. And, I think you are right about the common thread - life is a journey and a truly wonderful one when God's grace is at work within us.<br />Love that you always pray . . . :)<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-61375272086190892802012-02-14T13:50:40.724-08:002012-02-14T13:50:40.724-08:00I was reading a book to my three year old princess...I was reading a book to my three year old princess last night. She doesn't seem to get enough and would love to hear the stories over again. The same holds true with my other niece :) I oblige because, like them, I also love stories.<br /><br />I love the Song of Songs and the Psalms. I like sharing Bible stories with the children ~ it makes my heart simple.<br /><br />My favorite book is a compilation of homilies my SD gave to the Sisters of Poor Clares. <br /><br />I liked your choices but I saw them in movies. I haven't read them. <br /><br />I also like the Book of Saints, Theophane's The Mysteries of the Magical Monastery, Richard Bach's Jonathan Livingstone Seagull and Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist.<br /><br />What do they have in common? Perhaps, the 'journey in life'.<br />I think we are led to lives of holiness if we allow God's grace to work in us.<br /><br />I pray with you...Melissa Tandochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747825707650125721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-9279248390766197652012-02-14T11:43:59.785-08:002012-02-14T11:43:59.785-08:00Oh, Craig, I DO remember your spider post! And, a...Oh, Craig, I DO remember your spider post! And, as my stepson is deathly afraid of them, I certainly can identify with you here. Actually, reading this book helped me get over my own phobia about those webby-making creatures. :)<br />Thanks so much for dropping by today!<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-82483980302959219552012-02-14T11:41:47.919-08:002012-02-14T11:41:47.919-08:00Thanks, Brenda, for stopping by today!
Isn't i...Thanks, Brenda, for stopping by today!<br />Isn't it amazing the comfort that books can give us? It's funny, but I've always preferred British authors over American - note Lewis and Tolkien. Go figure! :)<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-16212793461241029122012-02-14T11:32:36.112-08:002012-02-14T11:32:36.112-08:00Yes! Another Tolkien fan! Did you ever see the m...Yes! Another Tolkien fan! Did you ever see the movies? I really thought they did a great job here, too.<br />Boarding school . . . wow . . . I can't imagine.<br />Glad you have pleasant memories of reading to your own son.<br />Lots of love and blessings back to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-71476768502781105262012-02-14T11:18:10.658-08:002012-02-14T11:18:10.658-08:00I've only read the book once – 5th grade – and...I've only read the book once – 5th grade – and never again – I didn't even watch the movie – I just couldn't get past the spider. I've written at least one world-class spider rant on my blogs before. But what you wrote – about the message – about the message of love – I get THAT – and maybe – just maybe – JUST maybe – I'll reconsider now. :) God bless you Martha!Craighttp://deepintolove.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-16688412229155294932012-02-14T08:53:00.021-08:002012-02-14T08:53:00.021-08:00There are only a handful of books that I've re...There are only a handful of books that I've read more than once. I am always surprised by my choices because they are never what I'd think I like. When I first moved to the UK (years ago) I was so homesick the first year I found reading to be my cure so long as I read books set in the States. I eventually made it to the other side and embraced Charing Cross road.brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480258485472568272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-9500820875192131392012-02-14T08:44:26.277-08:002012-02-14T08:44:26.277-08:00Martha you are one after my own heart. I loved The...Martha you are one after my own heart. I loved The Lord of the Rings, one of my favorites. I was never read to because we were in a boarding school but I remember reading for Ron when he was a kid and how he would love it. Sending you loads of love dear friend. <3Rimlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04800381730067608251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-87878455393056046172012-02-14T08:01:03.822-08:002012-02-14T08:01:03.822-08:00Oh, Jane Austin is wonderful! I went through a ph...Oh, Jane Austin is wonderful! I went through a phase where I had to read ALL her books; I loved each one.<br />I haven't read the Bible from beginning to end either, but sure read a LOT in doing the devotions. And, yes, the letters of John are marvelous!<br />Thanks so much for stopping by, Corinne, and have a Happy Valentine's Day!<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-84082252643893463222012-02-14T07:58:15.233-08:002012-02-14T07:58:15.233-08:00Thanks for stopping by today, Leah, and a very hap...Thanks for stopping by today, Leah, and a very happy Valentine's Day to you, too!<br />Yes, there are so many books out there . . . I was much older, too, before I began to read my Bible. Doing these devotions truly has me delving deeply into the scriptures and I love it!<br />And, we are definitely "free indeed" because of Christ's great love for us.<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-10564497093897493962012-02-14T07:35:34.399-08:002012-02-14T07:35:34.399-08:00I have several favorites especially those of Jane ...I have several favorites especially those of Jane Austen - which tells you what a romantic I am. Then there's 'To Kill A Mockingbird'....I have read all of these over and over. I'm sorry to say I haven't read the Bible cover to cover but prefer to read my favorites over and over again.<br />I love the letters of John so full of heart and they tell of his great love for the Lord.Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00127426375705808776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-31799544427758033572012-02-14T05:18:40.347-08:002012-02-14T05:18:40.347-08:00Little Martha snuggled up with Charlotte's Web...Little Martha snuggled up with Charlotte's Web... what a sweet visual. I believe the Bible is the book I've read most in life, although I was 19 before I dug into it. These days I'm reading and moving on. There are so many books and so little time.<br /><br />Jesus's passionate sacrifice was the ultimate act of love, balancing out the scales, keeping me safely in His arms, and knowing that "it is finished" and I never have to worry about the issue of sin again. I can concentrate on love. Love for God, myself, and man. Free indeed!<br />Happy Valentine's Day Martha. This was a beautifully written post... and right from your heart.Leah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-88185055272869068412012-02-14T04:48:27.249-08:002012-02-14T04:48:27.249-08:00Thanks so much for stopping in, Janu! And, thanks...Thanks so much for stopping in, Janu! And, thanks for sharing your favorite reads here.<br />Blessings on this Valentine's Day!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-48135156834883814252012-02-14T04:46:47.993-08:002012-02-14T04:46:47.993-08:00I, too, have read and re-read many passages in the...I, too, have read and re-read many passages in the Bible, Susan, but never the whole book cover to cover. Shame on me! :)<br />A blessed Valentine's to you and thanks for stopping by!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-47110404523473417132012-02-14T04:25:12.548-08:002012-02-14T04:25:12.548-08:00I loved read the Tintin comics and Asterix and Obl...I loved read the Tintin comics and Asterix and Obleix comics often and often.JANUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06983287092498427967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-62233497266314500202012-02-14T01:11:52.559-08:002012-02-14T01:11:52.559-08:00I've read the Bible over and over but books, N...I've read the Bible over and over but books, NO.<br /><br />Happy day of love, dear Martha.<br /><br />Joy always,<br />SusanS. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.com