tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post7190982769145206912..comments2023-10-21T07:52:07.859-04:00Comments on Overcoming With God: Interview with Sandra ArdoinCarrie Fancett Pagelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-30126710979042217542014-11-30T17:24:49.098-05:002014-11-30T17:24:49.098-05:00Thank you, Chris!Thank you, Chris!Sandra Ardoinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09007790799568055828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-34727149622038427842014-11-29T22:58:46.019-05:002014-11-29T22:58:46.019-05:00Sounds like a great book
God bless you
Chris Granv...Sounds like a great book<br />God bless you<br />Chris GranvilleAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17957295057243140443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-40565224051212174252014-11-26T09:54:44.627-05:002014-11-26T09:54:44.627-05:00I'm so sorry, Rhonda! I can see where an exper...I'm so sorry, Rhonda! I can see where an experience like that might make a person bitter toward church and God. I'm glad you didn't follow that path!Sandra Ardoinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09007790799568055828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-12258759938293462992014-11-26T09:51:41.285-05:002014-11-26T09:51:41.285-05:00Thank you, Angie, for both your comment and the pa...Thank you, Angie, for both your comment and the part you played in making sure the book was the best it could be! Yes, I think setting aside that fellowship makes a big difference in attitude and actions. We just may not realize it until we get back to it.<br />Sandra Ardoinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09007790799568055828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-43584913121876020632014-11-26T03:57:19.801-05:002014-11-26T03:57:19.801-05:00my most difficult time was when my husband of 24 1...my most difficult time was when my husband of 24 1/2 years who was a pastor divorced me. The church allowed him to stay as pastor and he immediately began dating our female music minister and married her soon after. I felt betrayed by the church and God. But God has assured me that he loves me. Thanks!Rhonda's Doingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12955654690240947220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-60796449818251936902014-11-25T08:19:56.780-05:002014-11-25T08:19:56.780-05:00It's so easy to just stop fellowshipping with ...It's so easy to just stop fellowshipping with other believers, isn't it? I didn't know what I was missing until I returned to church and felt that nourishment in my soul. I feel that same nourishment when I fellowship with other Christian writers, like you and Carrie. <br /><br />Thank you so much for writing Yuletide Angel. I loved it and can't wait to read A Reluctant Melody!Angie A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13487012722258208047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-33060600385881417542014-11-24T16:04:56.469-05:002014-11-24T16:04:56.469-05:00Thank you, Carol. I love your description that it ...Thank you, Carol. I love your description that it knocks your socks off. That's about it! When God speaks that clearly, you can't help but obey. I guess He had to, because I was too hardheaded otherwise. :)Sandra Ardoinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09007790799568055828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-79762518920500426512014-11-24T15:19:35.080-05:002014-11-24T15:19:35.080-05:00Sometimes I wonder, too, Sandra, about the difficu...Sometimes I wonder, too, Sandra, about the difficulties I've had to face and/or the obediences He's asked of me. They seem so paltry in light of other's trials and tribulations, yet it seems I get way more than my share of blessings. I have experienced that speaking that almost knocks your socks off, too! Yes, ma'am. You know it's Him and that you best listen. Even if He asks you to do something you don't want to. If we're obedient as you were, it always works to our good! Praise Him! Blessings. Caryl McAdoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392468033143238490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-49086876898007474752014-11-24T09:51:24.136-05:002014-11-24T09:51:24.136-05:00Thank you, Teresa! It's been such a blessing t...Thank you, Teresa! It's been such a blessing to meet everyone here! I'll check emails on Sundays, but I don't write. After church, it's my day for laundry and relaxing--football and NASCAR. :) Enjoy The Yuletide Angel! Sandra Ardoinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09007790799568055828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-22910107679300444932014-11-24T09:12:33.414-05:002014-11-24T09:12:33.414-05:00SANDRA it's wonderful to have you on OWG this ...SANDRA it's wonderful to have you on OWG this week!! Thank you for sharing with us!! <br /><br />I know it's possible to worship at home, I do it all the time, but there is nothing like meeting with other believers in worship. In fact that's why I didn't come by yesterday, my husband is the worship leader and I'm the piano player at our church, so Sunday's are busy around our house! <br /><br />I can't wait to grab a copy of the Yuletide Angel!! I was raised watching westerns with my daddy, so there's nothing I like better, unless it's a Christmas story that's set in the West in the 1800's!! :-)Teresa Mathewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979337973257260777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-45826863723240982102014-11-23T23:28:14.460-05:002014-11-23T23:28:14.460-05:00Hi Sandra! Thanks for the lovely interview! It'...Hi Sandra! Thanks for the lovely interview! It's great getting to authors I haven't meet. You're book spuds delightful! Ilk have to my TBR pile. Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16254075856217132287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-26122388851217436862014-11-23T17:54:47.219-05:002014-11-23T17:54:47.219-05:00Hi Mary! :)Hi Mary! :)Sandra Ardoinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09007790799568055828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-39743038385876975552014-11-23T17:13:13.803-05:002014-11-23T17:13:13.803-05:00Lovely to meet you here today Sandra. Lovely to meet you here today Sandra. Mary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-11593879198523982582014-11-23T16:47:18.422-05:002014-11-23T16:47:18.422-05:00We could have saved ourselves a lot of grief and r...We could have saved ourselves a lot of grief and regrets, couldn't we, Bonnie? So glad you're back in your relationship with God. Enjoy the book! Sandra Ardoinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09007790799568055828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-5090415591397337142014-11-23T16:45:05.775-05:002014-11-23T16:45:05.775-05:00Thank you, Rose. I hope you enjoy Violet and Hugh&...Thank you, Rose. I hope you enjoy Violet and Hugh's love story. :)Sandra Ardoinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09007790799568055828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-39305879012749682912014-11-23T16:43:16.602-05:002014-11-23T16:43:16.602-05:00Thank you, Maxie! It's so important as parents...Thank you, Maxie! It's so important as parents to see to it our children are raised in church and given that opportunity to know the Lord. The older they get, the harder and less likely it is that they'll find that salvation and relationship. <br /><br />I'm glad you like the cover of The Yuletide Angel. The publisher did a great job. :)Sandra Ardoinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09007790799568055828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-68825229124679199662014-11-23T16:39:41.477-05:002014-11-23T16:39:41.477-05:00Thank you for that beautiful post, Sandy and Carri...Thank you for that beautiful post, Sandy and Carrie!!<br /><br />I relate to your story, Sandy - I, too, turned my back on Christ some years ago before finding the only true lasting happiness in Him. Such a growing period I went through and many lessons learned over the years before acknowledging defeat in the lifestyle I was living and the solutions to problems I chose. During this period, I was also married to an alcoholic husband - putting myself through much unnecessary additional stress and abuse. I'm so grateful God didn't give up on me, He has been faithful and kept me safe from many harms to which I subjected myself!! <br /><br />I have "The Yuletide Angel" on Kindle and can't wait to read it - looking forward, also to "A Reluctant Melody"!!<br /><br />Shared post!! Bonnie Roofnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-68017358111051181442014-11-23T16:39:26.124-05:002014-11-23T16:39:26.124-05:00You are a major reason it came out so well, Susan!...You are a major reason it came out so well, Susan! :) I'm looking forward to your release shortly. <br /><br />It's so easy to drift away from going to church. Unfortunately, for me, I didn't do the other events, either. Now, when my daughter is that age and working some Sunday mornings, I encourage her to be sure to go when she's off.Sandra Ardoinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09007790799568055828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-48628985999094129562014-11-23T16:35:24.647-05:002014-11-23T16:35:24.647-05:00Thank you, Diana. Lighthouse Publishing of the Car...Thank you, Diana. Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas did a great job of interpreting what I envisioned for the cover. :)Sandra Ardoinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09007790799568055828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-57329846203414454662014-11-23T16:16:44.555-05:002014-11-23T16:16:44.555-05:00I ended up turning my back on Christ and the churc...I ended up turning my back on Christ and the church. But PTL, I came back. God is so good, He wouldn't leave me alone. Hugs to you sweet Maxie!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-46506103685469440382014-11-23T16:15:54.854-05:002014-11-23T16:15:54.854-05:00I'm getting ready to read Yuletide Angel for r...I'm getting ready to read Yuletide Angel for review this week, Susan! I should get you to do a guest visit review! Can't wait to read your next release! Hugs!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-65264350372731690802014-11-23T16:15:31.389-05:002014-11-23T16:15:31.389-05:00Great interview! Thanks for the opportunity to win...Great interview! Thanks for the opportunity to win your book, I cannot wait to read it. rose blackard (at) gmail (dot) comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-65478557855111650652014-11-23T15:39:20.312-05:002014-11-23T15:39:20.312-05:00I thank you Sandra for a chance to win one of your...I thank you Sandra for a chance to win one of your books. You are new to me. Don't you just love these OWG girls? I do! They are great encouragers. And, lovers of our GOD. I never quit going to church, but did stop going to SS for a long spell. And don't go to night services anymore. I have always gone to church. Was just a normal thing since I was born into a Christian where church was a given for us kids. GOD blessed us with the most wonderful parents. I have missed more church in the past several years than my whole life, due to my health. BUT, I love church. I brought my four up the same way. No staying home just because they wanted to. Would like to win your book. I like the cover.<br /> Maxie > mac262(at)me(dot)com <Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-53355313126324426962014-11-23T14:36:27.225-05:002014-11-23T14:36:27.225-05:00Hi, Sandy. Thank you for sharing. I have in the pa...Hi, Sandy. Thank you for sharing. I have in the past drifted away from attending Sunday morning services, and used every excuse in the book. Even so, I always continued with circle meetings, special Bible studies, women in the church events, and quiet time. Love Yuletide Angel and wish God's blessing on your success.Susan F. Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00383014100399818941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-24100919628659639072014-11-23T12:13:26.464-05:002014-11-23T12:13:26.464-05:00SANDY, thank you for sharing your testimony and fo...SANDY, thank you for sharing your testimony and for being with us this week on OWG! What an intriguing sounding story -- with a cozy and wintery cover, but the spooky house in the background gives it a suspenseful looking aura as well!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.com