tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933957650347452922.post3094251991896407438..comments2024-03-09T13:26:34.444-08:00Comments on Pearls in a Nutshell: Two Pieces of the Same PuzzleJuliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02029451742280017744noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933957650347452922.post-69225959638785047102009-01-24T20:11:00.000-08:002009-01-24T20:11:00.000-08:00How very exciting to see another example of how Go...How very exciting to see another example of how God intertwines our lives with others, bringing us together at strategic points in our lives! It is no doubt an encouragement to you to see this dear sister in Christ following the Lord in ministry after having known her in younger years! Praise the Lord for your faithfulness to be used of Him in Karen's earlier years and that she is now in missionary service! It makes missions come alive when you are more involved on a personal level!Gwendolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07223125509850426320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933957650347452922.post-73268448866040421012009-01-24T02:52:00.000-08:002009-01-24T02:52:00.000-08:00actually I got confused. after I talked to Jeff I ...actually I got confused. after I talked to Jeff I realized that Ricky was in fact the MC at Reg and Faa Wall's wedding. <BR/><BR/>Jeff and Ricky attended Reg's Bachelor Party. <I>They are not poker buddies.</I>Demarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11805384658660191758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933957650347452922.post-30101593122438657132009-01-22T15:10:00.000-08:002009-01-22T15:10:00.000-08:00haha oh this is so strange, but I saw the picture ...haha oh this is so strange, but I saw the picture and thought, that guy looks so familiar then I read the name "Ricky". I've shook his hand, and he is friends with Jeff. They are Poker buddies!! haha so fun!Demarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11805384658660191758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933957650347452922.post-67767516349936591172009-01-21T22:25:00.000-08:002009-01-21T22:25:00.000-08:00Such a wonderful story! Lovella had commented on t...Such a wonderful story! Lovella had commented on the tapestry of God, how we look up at the mess, or pieces of life we don't understand or seem confusing to us, and He looks down at the beauty He is creating from all things as they come together. This was an illustration from Max Lucado or Rick Warren. Such a marvelous picture of how creative God is in bringing all things together in our lives. In reading the other comments, how blessed these folks are to have such a prayer support behind their ministry. I'm so glad I'm a part of the family of God. KathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933957650347452922.post-836417994070852452009-01-21T16:35:00.000-08:002009-01-21T16:35:00.000-08:00What a neat story! As I clicked open the post...I...What a neat story! As I clicked open the post...I immediately recognized the Sanchez family. Our church also supports them...and we so enjoyed their visit about a month ago. I have thought about Ricky's talk many times since then...and the persecution that Christians in 'his world' face. Our pastor is leaving tomorrow for Thailand...and will meet with the Sanchez's while he is there. It truly is a small world!Judy https://www.blogger.com/profile/00929685771427155673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933957650347452922.post-22757432386185320912009-01-20T19:54:00.000-08:002009-01-20T19:54:00.000-08:00I just love how God gives little treats to remind ...I just love how God gives little treats to remind us that he is the one who is making the beautiful tapestry. .though so often we only see the back of it. . .now and then we get a glimpse of how fantastic the finished piece of art will be. . .in this case, the body of Christ. I love this Julie. . .thank you, it is such an encouragment.Lovella ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/13870567090244361779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933957650347452922.post-34505986293966047782009-01-20T19:27:00.000-08:002009-01-20T19:27:00.000-08:00What an amazing story Julie!What an amazing story Julie!Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13953079867758399259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933957650347452922.post-82498471636547839052009-01-20T17:01:00.000-08:002009-01-20T17:01:00.000-08:00That is so great! In which country do they serve?That is so great! In which country do they serve?Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10302111888634922172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933957650347452922.post-3424300029015589042009-01-20T13:40:00.000-08:002009-01-20T13:40:00.000-08:00I also have a coicidental story about Karen. A few...I also have a coicidental story about Karen. A few years ago, when I was talking to my soon to be daughter-in law, about preparing the missionary house for a family from Thailand, she told me that she had a cousin there. Well, in talking further, we found out that we were talking about the same family! So, Karen is my daughter-in-law's cousin.Anneliesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10288355284573379421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933957650347452922.post-14206827068410313852009-01-20T13:15:00.000-08:002009-01-20T13:15:00.000-08:00I looked at your blog today becuz I recognized the...I looked at your blog today becuz I recognized the picture of the Sanchez family....our church supports them too and it was great to visit with Ricky at a church luncheon. Such a wonderful ministry they have - and a wonderful story! Thanks for featuring your connection<BR/>DotAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933957650347452922.post-91666575323585317842009-01-20T13:02:00.000-08:002009-01-20T13:02:00.000-08:00Sweet treat for all of you!Sweet treat for all of you!Thoughts on Life and Millinery.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15826496514403918108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933957650347452922.post-62771765458584997652009-01-20T11:22:00.000-08:002009-01-20T11:22:00.000-08:00That is such a great story, Julie! I love it when...That is such a great story, Julie! I love it when the puzzle pieces snap into place for us to see the picture of what God has been putting together. It just so happens that our church is getting involved in the Sanchez' missionary work too! I sat across the table from Ricky and Karen and chatted with them at a fundraising dinner in December. What a wonderful couple, and what amazing work they are doing with Thai orphans. Now that the missing puzzle piece has been revealed, you will be able to relate and pray for them more personally!Elsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06623369583990282441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933957650347452922.post-26662790172145963052009-01-20T06:39:00.000-08:002009-01-20T06:39:00.000-08:00What a wonderful story! As I was reading this, I s...What a wonderful story! As I was reading this, I started humming a song from long ago called "The Pieces Fit" by Considering Lily. The lyrics that popped in my head go something like this:<BR/><BR/>"I was like a story without an ending, a mystery with no clue;<BR/>A maze where each direction is deceiving, with no one to lead you.<BR/>I was confused till His answers reached me. Unaware till He came to teach me. It was a match made in heaven from the moment we connected..." <BR/><BR/>The song goes on to talk about how the pieces fit - I just imagine us as pieces of a world-sized jigsaw puzzle, where we can't see the connection sometimes, but God brings it all together for us. He is the Master Planner, Designer, Weaver...Problem Solver!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com