tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post480484848685191119..comments2023-10-21T07:52:07.859-04:00Comments on Overcoming With God: Noela Nancarrow reviews DARE TO LOVE AGAIN by Julie LessmanCarrie Fancett Pagelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-81701536244007575332014-01-26T14:11:53.106-05:002014-01-26T14:11:53.106-05:00JAckie, you are our second winner. Look for an ema...JAckie, you are our second winner. Look for an email! congrats!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-67958464541069788302014-01-26T09:09:52.456-05:002014-01-26T09:09:52.456-05:00Thanks for reading about Julie's wonderful new...Thanks for reading about Julie's wonderful new book KIM. Winner's are usually picked by random.org but of course if you win it, you may donate it wherever you like! God bless!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15368483978360906629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-72772463643149197682014-01-25T10:56:58.251-05:002014-01-25T10:56:58.251-05:00This sounds like an awesome book, and I'm so g...This sounds like an awesome book, and I'm so glad to find some fiction without swearing and smut! If you donate to me, I will send to a library in the Philippines that was part of Typhoon Yolanda in the Visayan Islands after I am done reading it. Visiting from http://www.heartofaphilanthropist.com God Bless!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11603259320209466296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-12983039580876055412014-01-25T09:10:42.867-05:002014-01-25T09:10:42.867-05:00Lol, sorry VICKI... answering is always optional, ...Lol, sorry VICKI... answering is always optional, but I do enjoy your very thoughtful answers!! You are spot on, fear is NOT of God, and but is of the father of lies... which just goes to show you we shouldn't listen and act on our fears, but to bring our concerns to the Lord!<br />Here's to a win for you so that you can begin enjoying Julie's new and wonderful book series! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15368483978360906629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-79649796294708618752014-01-25T09:04:43.431-05:002014-01-25T09:04:43.431-05:00JORIE, what a blessing to come back to check on my...JORIE, what a blessing to come back to check on my review responses to see your always interesting and wonderful comment here!! <br />Yes, our Prince of Peace is the one who can give us the greatest peace in those most unsettling times of our lives when we are powerless to do anything else, not knowing what tomorrow brings! We all have no doubt allowed fear at one time or another to creep into our lives and distort our usual and mostly (lol) sane mind and thoughts, but what a victory it is to know Jesus can bring peace beyond all understanding, to us!! <br />Blessings Jorie!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15368483978360906629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-16377315911001684992014-01-25T08:55:56.983-05:002014-01-25T08:55:56.983-05:00Fear of the unknown can be one of the biggest fear...Fear of the unknown can be one of the biggest fears we often allow to distort our wisdom in such matters, but I'm so glad your hubby 'encouraged' (lol) you to take that step! That's wonderful to hear you've been so blessed since! All the best with your chance to win this amazing book CANDACE!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15368483978360906629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-19928068772069313562014-01-25T04:59:08.385-05:002014-01-25T04:59:08.385-05:00Hmm, you always make us think with these questions...Hmm, you always make us think with these questions. I think that I am one of those similar to an earlier poster, who manages to 'hold on to it', during the fearful times, and then break down after it is over with. However, when I DO make a decision during a tense time, before taking time to think about it, I do sometimes make the wrong decision. We must all remember to remember to pray that God replaces our fears with His wisdom because fear is not of God, but of a Satan.<br /><br />I have read the first two books about the O'Connor family and enjoyed them, but all the reviews you OWG gals have written about this new series, make me excited to read it too! Here's to hoping for a win for me on one of her new books! Looking forward to some more Julie time!<br />VickiJon and Vicki Marneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490578546719296693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-39776040353278549392014-01-24T16:55:13.085-05:002014-01-24T16:55:13.085-05:00Hallo, Hallo dear OWG ladies & Ms. Lessman!
I...Hallo, Hallo dear OWG ladies & Ms. Lessman!<br /><br />I am finally able to drop by properly once again! I had to work out some tech issues with my computer between the holidays and now! I've been catching up via email, as I subscribe to the OWG feeds!! :) Imagine my happy surprise in seeing 'who' the special guest was this week! I want to congratulate Ms. Lessman on the honour OWG bestowed on her a bit earlier already as well! I must say, she deserved it as she is always so very giving with her time for readers & responders alike! I wasn't a bit surprised that she became the *first ever!* OWG Angel Heart Award!<br /><br />I think the lesson behind 'fear distorts wisdom' is in knowing the time in our lives where we allow our own personal fears and concerns of the unknown nestle into our subconscious to the brink that serenity gets tucked out a bit more than necessary! If we always allow ourselves to focus on what we do not yet understand or know of (in general) we do a bit of a dance of uncertainty which doesn't help us in the long run. The hardest part of faith is 'blind faith' in surmounting our own personal fears and trusting in the One who can bring us the greatest peace in the most adverse times in our lives. <br /><br />Its a multi-layer question to propose and I am sure for each person who responds there will be a variety of answers! :)<br /><br />Thank you for this lovely bookaway!<br />(inkand-bookaways(at)usa(dot)net)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-24488322370650660742014-01-24T15:02:35.299-05:002014-01-24T15:02:35.299-05:00yes, fear distorts wisdom. I have learned(and kee...yes, fear distorts wisdom. I have learned(and keep learning it!) this many times! I remember being a new Christian and so fearful of what people would think of me and what I did not know. I was paralyzed to go to a small group or anything like that. My husband basically had to force me to go, and praise God he did! They have been huge blessings in my life and I realized that I am not expected to know it all! <br />Can't wait to read this book. Loved the first one in the series! <br />candicervaldez at gmail dot comCandicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14653421247220624408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-22931925519973357692014-01-24T08:54:53.080-05:002014-01-24T08:54:53.080-05:00Thank you REBECCA, and I hope you get your chance ...Thank you REBECCA, and I hope you get your chance to read this fantastic book! <br />When we allow the fear to overtake us, we're not trusting in God and we are permitting that fear to control us, or as you put it so well, paralyze us! Thanks for your input!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15368483978360906629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-68739231889371834572014-01-24T08:26:48.852-05:002014-01-24T08:26:48.852-05:00Great review! I would love to read this book. Yes,...Great review! I would love to read this book. Yes, fear paralyzes our faith, for sure. rmaney@firstarpchurch.orgRebecca Maneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04547379537915346065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-14898877016334085482014-01-24T08:23:35.910-05:002014-01-24T08:23:35.910-05:00Thanks LADY Dragonkeeper! :) I guess you'll ju...Thanks LADY Dragonkeeper! :) I guess you'll just have to read it to find out lol, but it is an interesting surprise!! :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15368483978360906629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-84819556407655050202014-01-24T08:20:33.950-05:002014-01-24T08:20:33.950-05:00Hey there MAXIE, how are you? Thanks for your swee...Hey there MAXIE, how are you? Thanks for your sweet words to both Julie, and myself! :) <br />Some people, like yourself, are way more calmer in tense situations than others, and that is a great attribute!! Praise the Lord that everything worked out well for your baby! I think I would've broken down afterwards as well, ONCE I knew everything was alright! :) Very scary experience for you Maxie!<br />I wish you all the best with your entries too, and BIG hugs back to you from all of us!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15368483978360906629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-26862828042604455162014-01-24T08:09:04.476-05:002014-01-24T08:09:04.476-05:00Hi WENDY, thanks for coming by to check out Julie&...Hi WENDY, thanks for coming by to check out Julie's book and also for sharing your thoughts! I tend to agree with you on that... If we're living in fear, it's bound to affect our lives in some way or other. Bless you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15368483978360906629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-30459183094706354162014-01-24T02:52:37.822-05:002014-01-24T02:52:37.822-05:00Good review! I wonder what secrets Officer Barone...Good review! I wonder what secrets Officer Barone may have ... thanks for the chance to win! I've never been disappointed by a Julie Lessman book!<br /><br />jafuchi7[at]hawaii[dot]eduLady DragonKeepernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-51004961813640301482014-01-24T00:26:29.763-05:002014-01-24T00:26:29.763-05:00Hello Noela. Another great review. You are great g...Hello Noela. Another great review. You are great girl. As is julie. She has some great books. And is a very well liked lady from all I hear. I think we do let fear get in the way of wisdom at times. Altho when I had a baby who choked while nursing, I was so scared but handed her to her daddy and told him to breathe in her mouth I called the doctor. I called him and he told us what to do and stayed on the phone while hubby laid her on bed by me, and talked to me until she got pink again. I was so scared. My mother was there and said if I could always wait till something was over to break down would be a great help. Loved her for that. Would love to win Julie's book. Thanks, Maxie mac262(at)me(dot)com<br /> Hugs to all of my OWG sweeties. Keep warm. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-32991776384684014572014-01-24T00:05:42.499-05:002014-01-24T00:05:42.499-05:00When you live in fear of something, no matter how ...When you live in fear of something, no matter how minor it may seem to others, it can change the way you think about things, your actions, and how you interact with others, that is what I think anyway.<br /><br />wfnren(at)aol(dot)comWendy Newcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07155923100367204852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-77565554837773156942014-01-23T21:14:41.190-05:002014-01-23T21:14:41.190-05:00BABBIE, first of all, a thousand YES's to Juli...BABBIE, first of all, a thousand YES's to Julie being one of the most fabulous writers. It took me a while to get around to reading her books but once I did, I devoured them all, and then began eagerly awaiting her new releases like everyone else lol. Ohh APMP is amazing!!! I'm pretty sure you'll be crying in that one before too long also. ;)<br />Amen to what you wrote about experiencing fear. And that's the beauty of it... whatever our failures, if we are open to it, God will use these experiences to teach us through them all! B, remember, you are never alone! And we'd love to have you become our friend too!! :) Blessings!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15368483978360906629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-60850931891680633392014-01-23T21:01:26.019-05:002014-01-23T21:01:26.019-05:00Noela,
Isn't Julie just one of the most fabulo...Noela,<br />Isn't Julie just one of the most fabulous writers. I am relatively a newbie of Julie's. I have read ALITW, and am reading APMP now. I cried through ALITW, in several area's of the book. She does grab you, and you fall right into the story itself. You asked about the quote "fear distorts wisdom over time", if we had felt this, experienced it. Yes, I have and yes, it does. But, I truly believe that we have the chance to learn new things all of the time. Many choose not to. I found Julie and her books, at a time in my life where I was feeling very alone, empty, and full of anguish. But after reading her book, I now know I am not alone. And, to be able to be one of those lucky enough to call her a friend, let's just say I don't think I will ever feel that way again. BBABBIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061077724158411098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-12683258627884306282014-01-23T20:52:50.489-05:002014-01-23T20:52:50.489-05:00Very true, PAM, thanks for commenting! All the bes...Very true, PAM, thanks for commenting! All the best with your entry in winning a copy of Dare To Love Again!! And thank you for your kind words regarding the reviews this week... You've got Diana Flowers awesome review to look forward to tomorrow!! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15368483978360906629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-86578579548572783212014-01-23T20:07:53.034-05:002014-01-23T20:07:53.034-05:00I agree that fear distorts wisdom, though I don...I agree that fear distorts wisdom, though I don't know if it would every single time. We usually can't think very clearly if we are fearful.<br />I've read all of Julie's books so far and am looking forward to reading Dare to Love Again. It would be super to win a copy!<br />Thanks for the good reviews this week and the giveaway.<br /><br />pmk56[at]sbcglobal[dot]netPam K.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-24954686199210190372014-01-23T19:59:51.724-05:002014-01-23T19:59:51.724-05:00JACKIE, I think that is true for most of us! But w...JACKIE, I think that is true for most of us! But we are learning all the time. And I love that amazing books like JULIE'S can serve to re-reinforce the message of trusting God and not allowing our fears to dictate our actions.<br />Enjoy Dare To Love Again when you get to read it... as I'm sure you will!! ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15368483978360906629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-64519957846435455912014-01-23T19:44:18.911-05:002014-01-23T19:44:18.911-05:00I really think do think fear distorts wisdom ever...I really think do think fear distorts wisdom every time applies to me . I react out of the fear and try to do things myself instead of being wise and asking God for the wisdom I need. I make a mess when I do it on my own.<br />Love Julie's books and look forward to reading this.<br />Thank you<br />mcnuttjem0(at)gmail(dot)com<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754548601652231995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-784202644843062512014-01-23T18:33:00.415-05:002014-01-23T18:33:00.415-05:00MELODY, in this case, it is more than wonderful, l...MELODY, in this case, it is more than wonderful, lol!! Definitely one of my favorite Julie Lessman books!!! Hope you get to read it soon!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15368483978360906629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-63718294842778295462014-01-23T18:31:26.715-05:002014-01-23T18:31:26.715-05:00It really is KATRINA, and I sure hope you get to r...It really is KATRINA, and I sure hope you get to read it soon and be as blessed as all those who have read it are! :) God bless you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15368483978360906629noreply@blogger.com