tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post5102106475798286992..comments2023-10-21T07:52:07.859-04:00Comments on Overcoming With God: Transitions & Trusting in God by Carrie Fancett PagelsCarrie Fancett Pagelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-70978696437249316332017-06-05T22:25:14.686-04:002017-06-05T22:25:14.686-04:00Thanks, Marilyn! Its always a blessing to hear fro...Thanks, Marilyn! Its always a blessing to hear from you! God is so good, thanks for your comments!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-49007285319027362742017-05-24T19:18:07.723-04:002017-05-24T19:18:07.723-04:00A perfect post for this week, Carrie. Thank you so...A perfect post for this week, Carrie. Thank you so much for sharing. I've been there with transition and learning to trust in a greater way knowing God would see me through. His promise in Proverbs 3:5-6 is an all time favorite after going through a huge transition that changed my life. Yes, it's true those hurting physicially, emotionally, or financially are the ones who will reach out more to others in the same condition. Amazing how some with no issues cannot bend down to help someone else. God sees each little thing we do in His name for someone else. Prayers you are feeling better soon. Hugs and God's healing touch. Marilyn R. https://www.blogger.com/profile/05823250623223816968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-31619361551838375352017-05-23T18:02:29.665-04:002017-05-23T18:02:29.665-04:00Cathy this is frequently what happens. I sure was...Cathy this is frequently what happens. I sure wasn't able to get out an about much for about six years. Only really getting around more in the past year and in particular these past couple of months.Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-29879259887220863552017-05-23T17:51:49.371-04:002017-05-23T17:51:49.371-04:00I think the post was very "spot on"; if ...I think the post was very "spot on"; if one is dealing with health issues they usually do become more isolated as they simply are not able to get out and keep up social contacts and obligations, and then it becomes a tighter circle. Re the book - the Barbour collections are always excellent reads! dixiedobie at yahoo dot comCathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-41335829462167734962017-05-22T14:46:25.570-04:002017-05-22T14:46:25.570-04:00Thank you for this inspiring post.
Mar...Thank you for this inspiring post.<br /> MarilynDKC[at]AOL[dot]comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-66732757104500797732017-05-22T14:27:54.482-04:002017-05-22T14:27:54.482-04:00What a moving post. Thank you.
Marion...What a moving post. Thank you.<br /> MarionMPC[at[AOL[dot]comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-83659028852569867902017-05-22T14:25:52.909-04:002017-05-22T14:25:52.909-04:00Thanks for this post.
JoanEC128[at[A...Thanks for this post.<br /> JoanEC128[at[AOL[dot]com Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-65433848553548290322017-05-22T10:02:43.805-04:002017-05-22T10:02:43.805-04:00Praying all goes great during this transition in y...Praying all goes great during this transition in your church, Trixi, and for your pastor and his family. Wow that is amazing that he preached until he was 80!!! What a faithful servant! Thanks for coming by, Trixi!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-23685399487386530222017-05-21T22:47:08.980-04:002017-05-21T22:47:08.980-04:00Our church is in a transition right now. Our Pasto...Our church is in a transition right now. Our Pastor & his wife are retiring after 52 years of ministry! Not all those years in our church (only 25 of those years), and we've only known him since we moved to our small town in 2008. I've never been a part of bringing in a new pastor, so it's a little scary but also a time to look forward to what God will do through a new minister! We will miss our pastor of course, so it's very bittersweet. They will be moving down to Southern Oregon to be near their kids & grand-kids. I'm happy for them and what time they have left to spend with precious family members (he just turned 80!). <br /><br />I know God has our little church in His hand & He knows exactly who to place as a Shepard for our flock! <br /><br />Thanks for the chance to win a copy of Seven Brides for Seven Mail-order Husbands! Loved your post, it's so spot on! <br /><br />teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) comTrixi https://www.blogger.com/profile/03116805265841796307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-28311079697901204402017-05-21T20:15:57.005-04:002017-05-21T20:15:57.005-04:00Yes, for sure, Regina! Matt was really speaking to...Yes, for sure, Regina! Matt was really speaking to my heart today. I'm so grateful that God has given me so many wonderful friends who are also overcomers. Hugs and love back!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-84514503975517489072017-05-21T19:21:58.484-04:002017-05-21T19:21:58.484-04:00Matt's sermon was so spot on today! In fact, a...Matt's sermon was so spot on today! In fact, all of the sermons have been that way since we've arrived! Darren and I keep saying it's confirmation. And so is your post. All of us have overcome and will continue to overcome with God. With all of our disabilities and illnesses we are overcomers!! I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for Him. I'm also so thankful for the group of ladies God has brought into my life via Facebook and now here in Virginia! Hugs and love! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323861304229085188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-81809846776033861222017-05-21T18:31:30.592-04:002017-05-21T18:31:30.592-04:00Nancy, I'm thanking Rev. Fehl for inspiration ...Nancy, I'm thanking Rev. Fehl for inspiration for this post and God for giving Matt that word today in church. Wow, I can't imagine going through all what you have gone through, Nancy! I bet you are able to minister to other widows, to mom who have adopted, and more! That is wonderful you are ministering to others. And that they allow you to do so. It takes that reciprocity in a relationship doesn't it? Thanks for the encouragement with my writing, Nancy! blessings!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-60174825114290530852017-05-21T18:29:30.225-04:002017-05-21T18:29:30.225-04:00Hi Susan, thanks! When you hear from someone else ...Hi Susan, thanks! When you hear from someone else who has overcome or survived a similar situation, you know you have someone who knows what they are talking about. In my story, that's what my heroine is struggling with -- like you said, knowing God has our eternity but struggling with letting Him guide us in the here and now situations. Will put you in for the drawing!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-64145372978115471922017-05-21T18:27:55.067-04:002017-05-21T18:27:55.067-04:00When Rev. Fehl said that this morning, I was like ...When Rev. Fehl said that this morning, I was like -- wow, that is so true. He's a big big God who is in each situation. We are in this together and we don't need to try to do everything on our own! God bless!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-23861131253145214962017-05-21T18:26:37.659-04:002017-05-21T18:26:37.659-04:00Exactly what you said, Teresa, " when you can...Exactly what you said, Teresa, " when you can hold someone close and tell them "I've been in the darkness where you are and by GOD'S GRACE I MADE IT OUT AND SO WILL YOU", there is nothing like it." Amen Sister!!! We go through those horrible seasons and then God uses that, if we let Him, to minister to others. Hugs, love, and prayers!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-26203000893928766382017-05-21T18:25:23.615-04:002017-05-21T18:25:23.615-04:00Thanks so much, Kathy! I love what you said about ...Thanks so much, Kathy! I love what you said about "God is teaching me to open up like a crocus after a very hard winter. He is good." I'm learning to make sure that first my trust in a situation is in God and then letting those people he has put around me to help me have my trust, too. Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-54176863550394343872017-05-21T17:52:54.055-04:002017-05-21T17:52:54.055-04:00Thank you for this post. My husband died in 1981 ...Thank you for this post. My husband died in 1981 leaving me with a child in grade school and two newly adopted teen girls. That was such a hard time for me. Now I am 76 and live alone far from my children. God has been so good to give me a ministry through online Bible study and being a small group leader on Facebook. Just when I thought my ministry days were over, He has been so near to me. I love being active for Him. I love being able to serve from my home. Love your books. Thanks for continuing to write.nlgriggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14904004779499090002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-12991809725981436052017-05-21T17:42:51.107-04:002017-05-21T17:42:51.107-04:00Very good post. I know that a lot of times those w...Very good post. I know that a lot of times those who are going through some struggle are the ones uniquely qualified to help others in similar situations. I like your quote at the end that if we can trust God with our eternity then we can surely trust Him with everyday situations. I don't know why, but I tend to struggle with that.<br />I would love to win a copy of this book.Susan Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354991677539547111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-58975442159451273092017-05-21T17:34:52.769-04:002017-05-21T17:34:52.769-04:00"If we can trust God with ETERNITY can we not..."If we can trust God with ETERNITY can we not trust Him with our present situation?" So true, Carrie! People who suffer understand the suffering. We are in this together! Wonderful post. Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17416581217081363983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-29776166739837422312017-05-21T16:40:00.578-04:002017-05-21T16:40:00.578-04:00CARRIE, WOW! this post is spot-on and is exactly w...CARRIE, WOW! this post is spot-on and is exactly what I needed today. <br /><br />I've been in another flare from the sjogren's syndrome for the past three days and not feeling well at all, but through it all I know the Lord is working in my life during what seems to be the trial of a life-time. No matter what I have to endure I want it to be used for HIS GLORY. <br /><br />I will be honest trusting is not an easy thing when it seems like there is no end in sight to all that is happening in the Mathews household but just when my faith starts to waver HE always sends me a reminder that HE has my best interests at heart. <br /><br />I am waiting for the outcome of all this to be revealed, if nothing else I want my empathy for others to grow. It's one thing to have sympathy for someone that's hurting but to feel their pain and to walk in their shoes is a totally different situation. When you hug someone and tell them "I'm sorry for all your pain" that's a blessing but when you can hold someone close and tell them "I've been in the darkness where you are and by GOD'S GRACE I MADE IT OUT AND SO WILL YOU", there is nothing like it. :-)<br />Teresa Mathewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979337973257260777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-45937522830237496512017-05-21T14:26:43.418-04:002017-05-21T14:26:43.418-04:00Captivating post, Carrie. The words transition an...Captivating post, Carrie. The words transition and trust really caught my attention, since that perfectly encapsulates the season I am in. Isolation can come from a number of things. But God is faithful and he never leaves us there. Psalm 68 says he puts the solitary in families.<br /><br />God's definitely got my family in a place of transition and a position of trust in others. It is stretching us, and in many ways His sovereign dealings feel like an unlikely answer to prayer. But I am seeing more and more the unexpected fruit of community and restoration of trust.<br /><br />I know exactly what you mean when you say those with life challenges are often the very first to help. Whether it's physical disability, heavy financial burdens, mental health challenges, etc., hurting people are often the most compassionate. I'm so thankful the Lord reminds us all how much we need one another, even when it stretches us beyond our natural inclinations. God is teaching me to open up like a crocus after a very hard winter. He is goodKathleen L. Maherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04832392802575583491noreply@blogger.com