tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post5243980768758934364..comments2024-03-27T18:27:40.013-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: Sweet, Sweet Music . . .Martha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-79453734402180756192013-01-16T13:55:12.543-08:002013-01-16T13:55:12.543-08:00Yes, Corinne, he seems to be blooming into a wonde...Yes, Corinne, he seems to be blooming into a wonderful young man, and we are so grateful for that. I pray he will continue to grow in the spirit.<br />Thanks so much for coming by, my friend!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-43639393885658450372013-01-16T07:34:59.230-08:002013-01-16T07:34:59.230-08:00Martha - I truly enjoyed reading this and thanked ...Martha - I truly enjoyed reading this and thanked God as I read it that Giovanni is finding himself. I remember your concerns about him last year. It's amazing how a 'disinterested' adult who cares can make such a difference to a young person's life. Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11142098428026084994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-11045913398268651102013-01-14T10:48:26.949-08:002013-01-14T10:48:26.949-08:00Thanks so much! Just signed up as a follower, Sta...Thanks so much! Just signed up as a follower, Stan.<br />I post every Tuesday and Friday. You can follow me, too!<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-17722322534134481112013-01-14T05:15:36.522-08:002013-01-14T05:15:36.522-08:00Just checking back in case you have posted since m...Just checking back in case you have posted since my last visit. The invitation to follow is still open and always will be.Covnitkepr1https://www.blogger.com/profile/14155059748601952927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-13131975278873379652013-01-13T12:22:37.399-08:002013-01-13T12:22:37.399-08:00Thanks so much for visiting, Linda! And, thanks f...Thanks so much for visiting, Linda! And, thanks for sharing what you do to feed your spirit each day. I can't begin to tell you how many devotional blogs I visit each day. LOL!<br />Blessings and love to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-83036194942032585062013-01-13T12:21:15.183-08:002013-01-13T12:21:15.183-08:00Yes, Chris, Giovanni is two for two! I pray that ...Yes, Chris, Giovanni is two for two! I pray that this seed planted will grow and thrive in him and that he will become a blessing to others.<br />Blessings to you, my friend, and thanks so much for visiting!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-34277554755363786092013-01-13T12:20:03.075-08:002013-01-13T12:20:03.075-08:00Thanks so much for visiting, Stan, and welcome! I...Thanks so much for visiting, Stan, and welcome! I checked out your blog and will be back.<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-65369084079264135112013-01-13T12:18:54.893-08:002013-01-13T12:18:54.893-08:00Thanks for stopping by, Melissa, and for your swee...Thanks for stopping by, Melissa, and for your sweet words. I'm praying, too, that the seed has been planted and that it will grow and flourish both in Giovanni and in your children.<br />Glad you visit here as part of your devotions each day. What a blessing you are to me!<br />Love and blessings, my friend!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-77587375647203279042013-01-13T07:54:00.295-08:002013-01-13T07:54:00.295-08:00Dear Martha,
Lovely. I take time each day to rea...Dear Martha,<br /><br />Lovely. I take time each day to read some form of inspirational spiritual literature (sometimes it's your blog post!) Often it is the Bible.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing this sweet story ;-*Dangerous Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12442306921276302945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-2371791336976023612013-01-13T04:43:42.767-08:002013-01-13T04:43:42.767-08:00Wow, Martha!
You HAVE to be proud of Giovanni! Kn...Wow, Martha!<br />You HAVE to be proud of Giovanni! Knowing you are respected in your community is always a blessing. Knowing you are loved is amazing!<br /><br />Giovanni is two for two. Excellent story! Thanks for sharing.<br />--<br />ChrisChris Jennings Pendershttp://cjpwisdomandlife.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-80327218752700202432013-01-12T18:24:35.341-08:002013-01-12T18:24:35.341-08:00Love this blog of yours. Good...spititual and sopu...Love this blog of yours. Good...spititual and sopund.<br />I write and maintain a blog which I have entitled “Accordingtothebook” and I’d like to invite you to follow it. I’m your newest follower.<br /><br /> Covnitkepr1https://www.blogger.com/profile/14155059748601952927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-28975513041584634492013-01-12T15:36:01.082-08:002013-01-12T15:36:01.082-08:00This is one of the most beautiful surprises Martha...This is one of the most beautiful surprises Martha. And the seed is growing in Giovanni. Someday, I pray, the kids would also allow this seed to grow in them...<br /><br />And I also pray for that person who gave Giovanni the Bible, what a very beautiful and apt gift...<br /><br />I'll be writing a bit of this sweet music in my Early Retreat series...I do love to hear it everyday...<br /><br />I pray with you with all my heart...and thank you for feeding my soul. Your blog is an extension of my spiritual reading each day :*Melissa Tandochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747825707650125721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-18132549397920158212013-01-12T08:19:27.418-08:002013-01-12T08:19:27.418-08:00Oh, yes, what a great way to get the message, inde...Oh, yes, what a great way to get the message, indeed!<br />Thanks so much for visiting today, Me!<br />Blessings and love!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-82301140254852515192013-01-12T07:59:26.879-08:002013-01-12T07:59:26.879-08:00There is always a way that God chooses to send a m...There is always a way that God chooses to send a message to us as simple as saying I AM THERE - loved the way he got the message !<br /><br />Privy Trifleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05317530852098436444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-77237617760984717612013-01-12T04:46:44.631-08:002013-01-12T04:46:44.631-08:00Wow, Andy, thanks for sharing this about your gift...Wow, Andy, thanks for sharing this about your gift of the Living Bible. With you, I'm praying that Giovanni will, indeed, begin reading God's word and be convicted in his soul.<br />Thanks so much for coming by, my friend!<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-15058929722267667822013-01-12T04:45:16.671-08:002013-01-12T04:45:16.671-08:00Oh, I love what you are doing with your word of th...Oh, I love what you are doing with your word of the year, Galen! That is a marvelous idea and a great way to learn, for sure.<br />Glad you enjoyed the post; thanks so much for visiting!<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-57051679835011501152013-01-12T04:43:58.437-08:002013-01-12T04:43:58.437-08:00Glad you enjoyed it, Annmarie! Thanks for stoppin...Glad you enjoyed it, Annmarie! Thanks for stopping by!<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-39122116274998595672013-01-11T18:53:30.484-08:002013-01-11T18:53:30.484-08:00Martha,
When I shared my conversion experience on...Martha,<br /><br />When I shared my conversion experience on my blog the other day (http://www.lifevesting.com/blog/2013/01/from-lost-church-member-to-found-christ-follower) I didn't mention the catalyst for that experience. Just before the retreat in January, my grandmother gave me a Living Bible. It was right after it was first published, and I was completely intrigued and interested in reading it. I think the Lord used it to turn my heart to a place of openness to Him.<br /><br />I am praying the same kind of thing will happen in Giovanni's heart.Andy Woodhttp://www.lifevesting.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-10159378987559849012013-01-11T15:33:17.663-08:002013-01-11T15:33:17.663-08:00What a wonderful story, both about your stepson wh...What a wonderful story, both about your stepson who obviously shines his light to others, and about the people who responded to him and generously showed their appreciation with such a meaningful gift. <br /><br />As for reading the Bible, I've been exploring all the verses in the Bible that involve "wait," my word for the year. I like to take a word like that sometimes and look up all the verses that have it. I learn a lot that way!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-523139609647708062013-01-11T15:07:56.286-08:002013-01-11T15:07:56.286-08:00wow!!! everything about this post is fabulous!!!wow!!! everything about this post is fabulous!!!momto8https://www.blogger.com/profile/13964950285763339907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-35150043312282723632013-01-11T14:14:04.977-08:002013-01-11T14:14:04.977-08:00Thanks so much for coming by today, Bonnie!
I'...Thanks so much for coming by today, Bonnie!<br />I'm so glad you have gotten back into God's Word, my friend! Ironically, I just wrote a post for next Friday about my Lenten discipline to read the Bible, front to back, with the help of a marvelous book - 66 Love Letters. Watch for it! :)<br />Blessings and love, my friend!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-65327555163862605302013-01-11T14:12:03.062-08:002013-01-11T14:12:03.062-08:00Thanks so much, Susan, for your kind words and for...Thanks so much, Susan, for your kind words and for stopping by today. Yes, Giovanni is certainly blessed and he is a blessing to us every day.<br />Blessings and joy and love!<br />Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-45276601798611037742013-01-11T11:18:58.380-08:002013-01-11T11:18:58.380-08:00WOW what an awesome testimony :).. I have to admit...WOW what an awesome testimony :).. I have to admit it had been a long time since I had opened my Bible... it was dusty and coated with nicotine... it is no longer dusty or coated in nicotine.. I have picked it up again.. and have had some really good talks with a friend about different things in that bible.. thank you for this post Martha.. loving you .As always....XOXOXOXOXOXOBongohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09476508632697640785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-78143630903115084332013-01-11T09:41:29.561-08:002013-01-11T09:41:29.561-08:00This is a wonderful testimony, Martha. God so love...This is a wonderful testimony, Martha. God so loved the world and gave his only son. Even he chose to demonstrate his love by giving us a gift - the gift of Jesus Christ. Similarly, it's wonderful to appreciate by acknowledging and giving a gift. So very thoughtful of them and I'm happy for your lovely son as well. He is blessed and a blessing.<br /><br />Joy always,<br />SusanS. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-27208786098715225962013-01-11T08:52:52.902-08:002013-01-11T08:52:52.902-08:00Oh, yes, the perfect gift!
Thanks so much for visi...Oh, yes, the perfect gift!<br />Thanks so much for visiting, Jan!<br />Blessings and love!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.com