tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post7187214144198486550..comments2023-10-21T07:52:07.859-04:00Comments on Overcoming With God: Diana Flowers Reviews The Amish Bride by Mindy Starns ClarkCarrie Fancett Pagelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-29186136314409165192012-11-17T16:49:00.580-05:002012-11-17T16:49:00.580-05:00JANET, thank you for coming by! I wish I could say...JANET, thank you for coming by! I wish I could say the same thing, but it has been a growing, learning experience for me.Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-12257182698905778622012-11-17T16:45:25.366-05:002012-11-17T16:45:25.366-05:00KAYM, I'm so glad you were able to put that be...KAYM, I'm so glad you were able to put that behind you by God's grace. Betrayal by friends, especially when they say untrue things is something I have personally dealt with. Now I can look back on it and say they weren't really my friends or they wouldn't have said those things in such a manner. But at the time it's so devasting!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-90690686512362006842012-11-17T16:38:10.004-05:002012-11-17T16:38:10.004-05:00MERRY, it's so nice to see you again! Forgivin...MERRY, it's so nice to see you again! Forgiving is one of the hardest things to do, but the benefits are out of this world!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-73484416363053087202012-11-17T13:57:56.151-05:002012-11-17T13:57:56.151-05:00Yes, I've had to forgive someone who has betra...Yes, I've had to forgive someone who has betrayed me and tried to destroy someone dear to me. I must admit it has taken time and God's grace to let go. <br />I'd love to be entered for The Amish Bride.<br />worthy2bpraised at gmail dot com<br />Merry- OF<br />Merryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17501893347195105854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-78005019989728531512012-11-16T23:53:33.214-05:002012-11-16T23:53:33.214-05:00I've always meant to read some of Mindy's ...I've always meant to read some of Mindy's books, but haven't managed to do so. If I do win this book, I would probably like to read the first two in the series, before beginning this one.<br /><br />Yes, I have had two experiences, when I felt betrayed by friends. I was so devastated by unjust and untrue accusations. It was extremely difficult to forgive, and I was only able to do so by God's grace and encouragement. It was an ongoing process and took about a year for me to put it behind me and move on.<br /><br />may_dayzee[AT]yahoo[DOT]com<br />OFKayMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09972922396306756344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-76071703065061267562012-11-16T22:42:56.667-05:002012-11-16T22:42:56.667-05:00I've never had anyone betray me before so I ca...I've never had anyone betray me before so I can't answer your question.<br />We do have all of Mindy's books in the Church Library.<br />Thanks for entering me in the contest.<br />Janet Estridge<br />von1janet@gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-51440001125997358972012-11-15T16:18:41.824-05:002012-11-15T16:18:41.824-05:00LYNN, you said of forgiveness, "when our Heav...LYNN, you said of forgiveness, "when our Heavenly Father forgives us of everything, we must at least try." So true! I remember an Amish man telling me about his response to the school shooting at Nickel Mines. He said in a situation that huge, forgiveness was by no means a one-time thing but in some ways a DAILY thing. I understood what he meant.<br /><br />APPLE BLOSSOM, thanks for posting, I'm glad I'm not the only one. :) I was starting to feel like the odd man out. <br /><br />Thanks to all who have been posting! Wish we could give out books to every one of you!Mindy Starns Clarkhttp://www.mindystarnsclark.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-10518718846961365532012-11-14T20:32:29.732-05:002012-11-14T20:32:29.732-05:00JACKIE, I hope you get the chance to read this one...JACKIE, I hope you get the chance to read this one ASAP and thank you for dropping by!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-42718428233446154772012-11-14T20:31:05.383-05:002012-11-14T20:31:05.383-05:00CHERYL, I hope that helped, honey. CHERYL, I hope that helped, honey. Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-87338579139609492282012-11-14T20:22:55.876-05:002012-11-14T20:22:55.876-05:00I would love to win this book.ThanksI would love to win this book.ThanksJackie Tessnairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17818267366982296026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-25165631169476864352012-11-14T20:07:13.694-05:002012-11-14T20:07:13.694-05:00Thank you Diane.
God Bless,
Cheryl BaranskiThank you Diane.<br />God Bless,<br />Cheryl BaranskiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00150571753402925491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-59142592830305605262012-11-14T11:49:03.630-05:002012-11-14T11:49:03.630-05:00AMY, I'm so glad you have been able to do that...AMY, I'm so glad you have been able to do that. It's hard, but when we're willing to let it go Christ enables us to do just that!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-28249243568096474592012-11-14T11:46:08.763-05:002012-11-14T11:46:08.763-05:00Never, APPLEBLOSSOM? You are one blessed lady then...Never, APPLEBLOSSOM? You are one blessed lady then!! And we are blessed to have you here!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-28929209234981858532012-11-14T10:57:55.167-05:002012-11-14T10:57:55.167-05:00Great review! I've heard great things about th...Great review! I've heard great things about this one.<br />I've had to forgive someone who had betrayed me. I won't go into details, but I've had to learn to let go and forgive.<br />Amy C OF<br />campbellamyd at gmail dot comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-33926038708807667052012-11-14T09:51:35.157-05:002012-11-14T09:51:35.157-05:00I can't say I know of anyone that has betrayed...I can't say I know of anyone that has betrayed me. love to win this book though thanks<br /><br />GFC follower<br /><br />ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] comapple blossomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03566321938955059922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-4745917944405584222012-11-14T08:48:33.494-05:002012-11-14T08:48:33.494-05:00Oh, CHERYL, I am so sorry that happened to you! Th...Oh, CHERYL, I am so sorry that happened to you! That's awful and it isn't easy for me to sit here and offer advise to you when something that horrible hasn't happened to me. But I do know that forgiveness is a choice, not a feeling and if you will just come b4 the Lord and tell Him you choose to forgive and ask Him to help you to forgive the perpetrator with His forgiveness, He will do that supernaturally. I had to do that with someone who abused me for years and God is miraculously healing the wounds. Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-7797286032140088572012-11-14T08:38:31.277-05:002012-11-14T08:38:31.277-05:00You're welcome, Vicki! What a great point -- s...You're welcome, Vicki! What a great point -- sometimes it isn't what someone does necessarily, but it can be what they DON'T do that they should have done! Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-59287498997043770562012-11-14T08:26:26.455-05:002012-11-14T08:26:26.455-05:00Thanks Diane--I forgot to add that...
Like I said,...Thanks Diane--I forgot to add that...<br />Like I said, the two times I thought of happened years ago and one of them never even knew she did anything to hurt me--and in fact it wasn't something she did, it was what she didn't do...Jon and Vicki Marneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490578546719296693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-72968002303434704572012-11-14T08:26:06.857-05:002012-11-14T08:26:06.857-05:00I forgot to answer the question yesterday. I have ...I forgot to answer the question yesterday. I have yet to truely forgive someone. Years ago our home was burnt down by an neighbor. Everytime I see that person that was responsible I get so mad.<br />I know I need to let it go, I just don't know how.<br />CherylB1987@hotmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00150571753402925491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-53874833176260103152012-11-14T08:16:37.971-05:002012-11-14T08:16:37.971-05:00Hi, VICKI! You and Jon are such loving people I ca...Hi, VICKI! You and Jon are such loving people I can't imagine you ever holding a grudge against anyone. And you are so right -- we must forgive to get past the hurt and also b/c God commands us to.<br /><br />Vicki didn't put OF by her comment, but she just did become a follower! Welcome to OTT, my friend!!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-53349080417974749372012-11-14T08:11:37.697-05:002012-11-14T08:11:37.697-05:00MARISSA, it surely is and that's when the Lord...MARISSA, it surely is and that's when the Lord comes in and drives that bitterness away -- doing what we can't do ourselves! Thank you for your honesty!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-16116121018878924482012-11-14T08:08:26.787-05:002012-11-14T08:08:26.787-05:00TERESA, we had such a good time Monday, I guess th...TERESA, we had such a good time Monday, I guess that ole boogieman, satan, tried to steal it from us yesterday. I had a rough day, too, and am praying today will be a wonderful day for the both of us -- filled with God's presence and joy! And I KNOW you forgive, T., because I have witnessed you doing that very thing -- several times! Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-77256847359070427502012-11-14T08:01:30.801-05:002012-11-14T08:01:30.801-05:00MAXIE, thank you so much for your kind words! It&#...MAXIE, thank you so much for your kind words! It's true when we make that choice to forgive, satan will make sure he brings it up before us time and again. But the less we feed those thoughts the smaller they grow, until we realize we aren't thinking about that so much anymore!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-53615447364389215872012-11-14T03:22:37.532-05:002012-11-14T03:22:37.532-05:00Dianna, you did good with the review. MaxieDianna, you did good with the review. MaxieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-78995414006075659522012-11-14T03:21:25.626-05:002012-11-14T03:21:25.626-05:00Yes, I have had to deal with betrayal and forgive...Yes, I have had to deal with betrayal and forgiveness. And, it really is hard to forgive when the other parties won't even admit to what they have done, but, GOD tells us to forgive anyway. So, I do, but have a hard time with the thoughts of what they did coming up now and then. I want to enter this contest. Have been wanting to have this book so maybe you girls will be lucky for me. OF Maxie ( mac262@me.com )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com