tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post7327660277036686713..comments2024-02-05T01:55:53.566-08:00Comments on Gently Mad: The Battle for Home by Marwa Al Abaquni and a few light reads I've been amusing myself with.Sharon Wilfonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17466621290140789056noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-77228092964211832032020-10-18T21:02:31.840-07:002020-10-18T21:02:31.840-07:00Hi Debbie!
Thanks for the birthday wishes. It wa...Hi Debbie!<br /><br />Thanks for the birthday wishes. It was a blessing. Every new year of life is a blessing.<br /><br />I don't know if you'll like Beaton or not. She writes well, but she uses some language and has a little bit of casual sex I'm not thrilled with. But it helps doing chores faster as I listen and I've checked them out of the library on audio, so they're free.<br /><br />Hope you're having a beautiful autumn. I'm sure you are.Sharon Wilfonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466621290140789056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-62157378820360845722020-10-18T20:48:10.720-07:002020-10-18T20:48:10.720-07:00Hi Carol!
Happy 33rd anniversary! How many kids ...Hi Carol!<br /><br />Happy 33rd anniversary! How many kids later? You all truly have a quiver full.<br /><br />You'll have to let me know what you think of Rebecca Tope. She and I actually exchange e mails. It's been interesting getting to know her.<br /><br />I know what you mean about too many books. Our next door neighbor had a garage sale. Josh and I went to "just look" and I came back with fifteen books.<br /><br />Thank you for the birthday wishes!Sharon Wilfonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466621290140789056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-50905560907295555362020-10-18T00:53:15.917-07:002020-10-18T00:53:15.917-07:00Hi Sharon, loved your flowers! Happy birthday that...Hi Sharon, loved your flowers! Happy birthday that’s gone. 🙂 I’ve also been reading and not writing much but it’s actually been good for me I think. My husband & I celebrated our 33rd Wedding Anniversary yesterday. I can’t believe it’s been that long! Almost a blink of the eye now that ai look back. I noticed our library had the Rebecca Tope mysteries you write about but I didn’t get them as I have too many books already that I haven’t read. But I will keep them in mind. Hope you are all keeping well. Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-2608701319427807332020-10-15T12:49:09.186-07:002020-10-15T12:49:09.186-07:00Wishing you Sharon a belated Happy Birthday. You...Wishing you Sharon a belated Happy Birthday. Your hubby's precious gift of flowers is wonderful. Enjoyed seeing the collection of cards too. Always enjoy your taste in music. I admit you have me intrigued into reading MC Beaton. They sound like something light and enjoyable. Take care friend and don't work too hard. Selling your home?? Are you staying in the area or making a far away move? Hugs! Debbie Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11168646638438558551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-53543519687175494172020-10-13T13:52:03.350-07:002020-10-13T13:52:03.350-07:00Hi mudpuddle!
I agree. I had read that the Bauha...Hi mudpuddle!<br /><br />I agree. I had read that the Bauhaus movement produced apartment buildings that actually caused depression to the point that they had to tear down the structures.<br /><br />The space in which we dwell most definitely has an impact on our spirits.<br /><br />I am reading a lot of Agatha because I have her on audio and it helps the time go by when I am cleaning. Ironically I am catching up with my number of books thanks to listening around the house and in the car.Sharon Wilfonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466621290140789056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-3644229107561828242020-10-13T11:11:57.621-07:002020-10-13T11:11:57.621-07:00that makes some sense: that architecture can effe...that makes some sense: that architecture can effect civic ethos, i mean... cozy little nooks vs. monumental soulless monstrous concrete piles closing one in: i can see what a difference it would make in just going out for a snack... Agatha marches on; i have to get back to her adventures some time, soon, i hope...mudpuddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647084124715892324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-81089759688373324862020-10-13T08:02:21.495-07:002020-10-13T08:02:21.495-07:00Hi Sandi!
I really need to read more about the hi...Hi Sandi!<br /><br />I really need to read more about the history of evangelism in Japan because I would be very interested to achieve a greater understanding as to how and why the Japanese became believers or why they did not.<br /><br />I did read the first Korean dictator, the present dictator's father, was the son of a Presbyterian minister. Makes you wonder what happened there, doesn't it?<br /><br />But, as you say, all historical events are explained in the Bible and we look toward the final goal.Sharon Wilfonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466621290140789056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-21088080687738497402020-10-13T07:58:49.884-07:002020-10-13T07:58:49.884-07:00Hi Brian,
That's what I think a lot of people...Hi Brian,<br /><br />That's what I think a lot of people do not understand: that Muslims and Christians and also Jews, were living side by side in Middle Eastern countries for centuries and this past century events have divided them and caused internal conflict and warfare.<br /><br />However, I do believe the space we surround ourselves in can affect our spirits, but I don't think, unfortunately, it can prevent war or persecution.Sharon Wilfonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466621290140789056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-21962657880529498112020-10-12T04:42:51.512-07:002020-10-12T04:42:51.512-07:00To me it seems there is more going on with Syria a...To me it seems there is more going on with Syria and these other wars than meets the eye. It's all connected. But Jesus brings peace to all of us. Soon, I hope.<br /><br />Happy Birthday!<br /><br />Regarding your comment on my post about Japan. That's a good question. I read recently Christianity appeared there as early as 600-700, but they had many years after that when it was outlawed. Did you know Pyongyang in North Korea was once known as the Jerusalem of the East? I don't recall hearing this about Asia in church history, but maybe I wasn't paying attention. In light of these things, it is no surprise South Korea has such a vibrant church. God moves and who can stop Him?<br /><br />God bless.Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08702620069148109246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-22350011333577370172020-10-12T03:45:34.541-07:002020-10-12T03:45:34.541-07:00Hi Sharon - Happy belated birthday.
The architec...Hi Sharon - Happy belated birthday. <br /><br />The architecture theory is interesting, but I agree that it is not the root cause of strife. I think that Different groups living side by side and interring socially and economically does help to reduce strife but there are so many things at play in Syria and elsewhere. <br /><br />The situation in Syria is terribly tragic. I think Isis will be defeated, but there are other bad actors around and as you say the country is in ruins and so many have died. Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.com