tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post6788627695214556210..comments2024-03-28T18:43:53.154-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: Taking the HeatMartha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-57431773756671970272019-06-07T13:20:49.824-07:002019-06-07T13:20:49.824-07:00I'm so glad you liked this, Jean. What a grea...I'm so glad you liked this, Jean. What a great time we had!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-59756380222284135172019-06-07T11:15:38.640-07:002019-06-07T11:15:38.640-07:00so neat to spend time with your granddaughter and ...so neat to spend time with your granddaughter and that church too plus a spiritual lesson all rolled into one. Love the story and photos.Jean Wisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06407030126646055880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-72773912636751951232019-06-05T18:11:08.856-07:002019-06-05T18:11:08.856-07:00You are so welcome, Bill! Hope your recent vacati...You are so welcome, Bill! Hope your recent vacation was wonderful for the whole family. Did you see the Pirates play the Braves, or was it the other team, which I can't recall. I know you won't love it that we are Atlanta Braves fans down this way, but hey! Gotta support the home team!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-30274766704596211842019-06-05T17:27:14.439-07:002019-06-05T17:27:14.439-07:00Love the story. Love the pictures. Love the applic...Love the story. Love the pictures. Love the application. Thanks for this piece of your vacation. Bill (cycleguy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09082407231475058958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-10334990621200120482019-06-05T15:14:40.414-07:002019-06-05T15:14:40.414-07:00Yes, Kim, I so appreciate the architecture of old ...Yes, Kim, I so appreciate the architecture of old churches. So plain and humble, there is little to distract from the worship of God. Also, the acoustics are amazing - no microphones needed here! And absolutely true about Peter - Jesus said that HE would build His church using Peter. Such an honor and responsibility.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-90484746099789604922019-06-05T14:44:53.306-07:002019-06-05T14:44:53.306-07:00Martha, the old church's architecture is stunn...Martha, the old church's architecture is stunning! Even though old church buildings can be challenging to navigate, there's something about the design that modern buildings just can't match. <br /><br />God's church is indeed POWERFUL. However, the Church is NOT built on Peter (that's a Roman Catholic concept). The Church is built on the true Rock, Jesus. Jesus is the One who Overcomes! <br /><br />Love and blessings!Kim Jollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670842504983601263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-26234163386007276482019-06-05T08:57:11.668-07:002019-06-05T08:57:11.668-07:00So glad you enjoyed the post and the message, Kare...So glad you enjoyed the post and the message, Karen! The Old Church is a central part of Oxford's history, and I'm so grateful I was able to show Virginia the interior.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-3688593050478838232019-06-05T08:00:46.201-07:002019-06-05T08:00:46.201-07:00Martha, what a beautiful and powerful article! I l...Martha, what a beautiful and powerful article! I love the analogy of the historic church to Peter and God's church withstanding the opposition, hell itself, and being able to take the heat! And the photos are wonderful! Thanks so much! Karen 'Girl' Fridayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12207457811627558544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-21769471601363618402019-06-05T05:51:18.241-07:002019-06-05T05:51:18.241-07:00The heat wave finally broke here in GA, and I hope...The heat wave finally broke here in GA, and I hope it's been the same story in your neck of the woods, Loralu. And yes, I think Virginia is pretty cute, too!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-64060394543720934772019-06-04T18:10:31.942-07:002019-06-04T18:10:31.942-07:00AMEN, Sister! It's really hot here too! NOT ...AMEN, Sister! It's really hot here too! NOT a good sign for the summer in front of us!<br /><br />She is darling!<br />Blessings to you both!Loraluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428559311387283317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-64937474245419616152019-06-04T17:38:31.406-07:002019-06-04T17:38:31.406-07:00Trudy, the Old Church has been a landmark we'v...Trudy, the Old Church has been a landmark we've visited before, but when Virginia is with me, we could never get into as it is locked. God truly gave us an amazing opportunity that evening, and one I will always treasure, as that was Virginia's first time seeing the inside of the church. We held my father's memorial service there years ago, but Virginia was too young to attend. She was glad to see where her Grandpa was remembered.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-91338536241257790742019-06-04T17:34:44.143-07:002019-06-04T17:34:44.143-07:00Yes, the Church CAN take the heat, and will contin...Yes, the Church CAN take the heat, and will continue to do so. Often, I think of you living in California, and I wonder how you stay the course against such opposition, yet you do. It is all thanks to the victory of Jesus. May we continue to proclaim the truth!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-78818915669790045992019-06-04T14:45:27.737-07:002019-06-04T14:45:27.737-07:00What a great discovery for you both, Martha. Yes, ...What a great discovery for you both, Martha. Yes, with Jesus we can take the heat. It may be hard at times but He has already gained the ultimate victory. Love and blessings to you!Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05179372917600231306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-77647230470559689612019-06-04T14:04:31.164-07:002019-06-04T14:04:31.164-07:00Such an encouraging post, Martha. The church and G...Such an encouraging post, Martha. The church and God's values are most definitely under fire in our nation. But as you have so accurately stated: Jesus and His church can take the heat! <br />Always love the pictures, too.<br />Love and Blessings!Beckie Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577965060772418026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-51640264308869139732019-06-04T11:59:06.556-07:002019-06-04T11:59:06.556-07:00I love them, too, Terri, and I believe they are th...I love them, too, Terri, and I believe they are the originals, just spruced up. And yes, I think Virginia is pretty precious myself!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-70202168857238829242019-06-04T11:58:10.605-07:002019-06-04T11:58:10.605-07:00Yes, Debra, she's one of a kind!
Love and bles...Yes, Debra, she's one of a kind!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-9862413633728562902019-06-04T11:55:00.512-07:002019-06-04T11:55:00.512-07:00I believe the church in Oxford was founded around ...I believe the church in Oxford was founded around that same time, Mevely, if not a few years before. I will certainly take time to look at the link you sent.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-22556877029259261012019-06-04T11:05:56.798-07:002019-06-04T11:05:56.798-07:00I love those pews in the old churches. It's gr...I love those pews in the old churches. It's great that it is still used for special occasions, if not for Sunday worship! Your granddaughter is precious!Terri Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15333024343069943295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-8034325776215240302019-06-04T10:13:07.220-07:002019-06-04T10:13:07.220-07:00A child shall lead them. Go Virginia! Trust the ch...A child shall lead them. Go Virginia! Trust the children to lead the way to discovery. Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-90484202552164974572019-06-04T09:05:32.168-07:002019-06-04T09:05:32.168-07:00What a lovely discovery, Martha! Were it not for ...What a lovely discovery, Martha! Were it not for Virginia's serendipitous spirit! That old church's architecture and feel reminds me of our own sanctuary, founded back in 1848! Here's a link to its history; perhaps you and Danny can visit someday? https://www.rsum.org/history<br />Mevely317https://www.blogger.com/profile/14786988262452989091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-66352624633453899262019-06-04T06:32:24.751-07:002019-06-04T06:32:24.751-07:00It was a "cool" treat, Pamela, that'...It was a "cool" treat, Pamela, that's for sure! :)<br />And yes, the Church will be victorious in the end.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-83344752581056497692019-06-04T05:04:43.344-07:002019-06-04T05:04:43.344-07:00Oh yes, the Church remains triumphant, no matter w...Oh yes, the Church remains triumphant, no matter what Satan and his minions try to throw at her. She is still strong and vibrant, and preparing for her wedding day... Great post. So happy you and Virginia had this lovely time together exploring God's house. That was a "cool" treat!!Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-2984401350094679202019-06-04T04:52:34.099-07:002019-06-04T04:52:34.099-07:00Yes, the church is so beautiful in its simplicity,...Yes, the church is so beautiful in its simplicity, Victor, and conveniently, right down the street from my mother's home. And thank goodness for Peter!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-60603927114131681602019-06-04T03:04:03.360-07:002019-06-04T03:04:03.360-07:00What a beautiful church you found and visited.
In...What a beautiful church you found and visited.<br /><br />Indeed you are right, Christ knew what responsibility He was placing on Peter's shoulders.<br /><br />God bless.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.com