tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post9144899016753661631..comments2024-03-28T06:27:47.404-04:00Comments on Closed Doors, Open Windows: Are You Sowing or Reaping? (reposted) (again) and again!Pamela M. Steinerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-35143958880240150902017-10-26T14:04:32.543-04:002017-10-26T14:04:32.543-04:00Pam, Thank you for sharing this again. There's...Pam, Thank you for sharing this again. There's a clear cycle: sowing, waiting (for growth), and reaping (harvest)--this is true for farmers and gardeners--it's also true spiritually. <br /><br />Just a few weeks ago, I had a chat with a dear sister at church where we were talking about binding, as in binding sheaves. Interesting.<br /><br />Mishearing hymn/song lyrics can be hilarious and humiliating at times. <br /><br />Blessings!Kim Jollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670842504983601263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-77070286145375016842017-10-20T15:24:44.502-04:002017-10-20T15:24:44.502-04:00No matter what trials we face, those which cause u...No matter what trials we face, those which cause us pain and sorrow, God will be with us, leading us to reap joy and hold onto hope at every turn.<br />Thanks for this inspiration today, Pamela!<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-42947442244287099812017-10-19T19:28:03.330-04:002017-10-19T19:28:03.330-04:00That is so true. So thankful that our Lord does n...That is so true. So thankful that our Lord does not leave us without options...sometimes we just have to open our eyes to see what/where He may be leading us when things change... Thank you for stopping by today. Oh, btw, the car is not-fixable. Back to square one. Thank you for your concern regarding that before. Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-34724072287301940632017-10-19T15:07:01.516-04:002017-10-19T15:07:01.516-04:00Your blog name says it all, Closed Doors, Open Win...Your blog name says it all, Closed Doors, Open Windows and it is true.<br />We begin to see new avenues when things happen in life that force us to look around.<br />anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12179126521525239749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-44291630691106886632015-09-16T18:33:04.337-04:002015-09-16T18:33:04.337-04:00I knew you were purty smart! :) Thank you for the...I knew you were purty smart! :) Thank you for the birthday wishes. Yes, September is a glorious month for many reasons. I'm glad to know we have that in common as well!<br />Looking back is a good reason to write and keep some kind of journal. It does help us to see where we've been and how we've grown...and how God has been there with us through it all. I am always amazed at all the ways God has been there for us even when we weren't aware of His presence. Thank you for being a special friend...another of God's blessings!Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-80248193032653618892015-09-16T13:04:21.037-04:002015-09-16T13:04:21.037-04:00Hi Pam! I knew it was sheaves, but I'm not abo...Hi Pam! I knew it was sheaves, but I'm not above mis-hearing lyrics! Happy birthday to you this month!! As you know, it's my birthday month too. Yay for September babies :)<br /><br />I think looking back is always an instruction, and you have shown that even our trials are used as seeds for the harvest. I know many people who are dealing with really hard things, and it's hard to see any blessing in the pain, even when I know there is. I believe there has to be. <br /><br />May God bless us all in our trials and difficulties. He knows how hard we struggle.<br />Blessings,<br />CeilCeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293917798735764739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-41873107033096524382013-09-02T07:26:26.306-04:002013-09-02T07:26:26.306-04:00Our trials do come to help us to grow in His grace...Our trials do come to help us to grow in His grace and in the new strength He imparts to us. If we never had any difficulties in life we would never mature into full adulthood...and we would never know just what our Lord could do to help us through those hard places of life. It is never easy in the midst of the trial, but when we have come through it we can look back and see how He was with us all the way. Such a comfort and blessing that builds our faith for future events! <br />Thank you for your thoughts today, Dianna! I always love to hear from you.Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-81806619394940513982013-09-01T23:50:46.450-04:002013-09-01T23:50:46.450-04:00What a truly touching post, Pam. I know that the ...What a truly touching post, Pam. I know that the deep working of our faith that He brings us to is simply for that purpose...growing our faith deeper. At one time I thought it was a hardship to endure the trials, but now I am beginning to understand and appreciate much more fully to just fall in His arms of everlasting love and rest there, grow deeper in my love for Him, until that trial has passed. Thanking the Lord, for ladies like you, Pam, who love Him and encourage others with His love.Diannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15916346102440260126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-86277830914978236622012-09-03T17:58:19.263-04:002012-09-03T17:58:19.263-04:00Thank you, Terra, for stopping by and visiting wit...Thank you, Terra, for stopping by and visiting with me today. I believe you are new to my "Open Window", and I am so glad you came. I appreciate your words of encouragement. I look forward to getting better acquainted with you in the future. Blessings to you!<br />Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-82626732259085928662012-09-03T15:42:38.413-04:002012-09-03T15:42:38.413-04:00That is a favorite hymn and I like the photo of yo...That is a favorite hymn and I like the photo of your grandpa's farm at harvest time and the horses pulling the wagon. That is a good round up of you and your loved ones work done, and work to be done.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-19369882433820774152010-03-14T13:36:02.374-04:002010-03-14T13:36:02.374-04:00I actually always knew it was sheaves and knew wha...I actually always knew it was sheaves and knew what that was. I don't know how but I can't remember not understanding. It may be that there were pictures of them in our Sunday school classroom?? <br /><br />However, when my Dad said to stop pumping the gas pedal or the car would flood, I thought he meant literally! I did not want to drown in gasoline so when I played car I was careful not to push the gas pedal.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05129821652130191487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-4694494366199361642010-03-14T08:45:47.340-04:002010-03-14T08:45:47.340-04:00So, what did YOU think the "sheaves" wer...So, what did YOU think the "sheaves" were? Sheep, or sheets...oh the sweet innocence of youth...funny, some of us still think that way! Read the comments on facebook on that subject. Have a blessed day!Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14020779133102984304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-4090106515921921692010-03-14T03:19:43.126-04:002010-03-14T03:19:43.126-04:00Loved this post today. When I read it on Facebook...Loved this post today. When I read it on Facebook I began to laugh and shake the bed. I am trying not to wake my husband but it was too funny! <br /><br />I also love the encouraging words for those who are experiencing a dark period. The Sonshine will always make things better!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05129821652130191487noreply@blogger.com