tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post2414121097596979687..comments2023-12-28T01:17:33.953-08:00Comments on bits and pieces....: Sunday morning saints... not!http://bitsandpieces-sonja.blogspot.com/http://www.blogger.com/profile/09254831447887637714noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-81009007986957710252014-05-06T03:01:48.838-07:002014-05-06T03:01:48.838-07:00Oh the memories of this morning for me, and now th...Oh the memories of this morning for me, and now the vivid examples I get to see in my own daughter's Sunday morning experiences, especially trying to get five little ones ready to go. Great post!Just a little something from Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07436711032386582707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-34336161263712011172014-04-23T19:00:00.716-07:002014-04-23T19:00:00.716-07:00Oh, so thankful those days are behind me. There i...Oh, so thankful those days are behind me. There is a "silver lining" in getting older. ~smile~ Since our children only have one little one each I don't think they run into too much Satan on Sunday mornings but he is alive and well for sure. Good post Sonja!Lea @ CiCis Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252011706208068724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-63436596414230685242014-04-22T00:04:06.338-07:002014-04-22T00:04:06.338-07:00Oh, Sonja - been there, done that, bought the hymn...Oh, Sonja - been there, done that, bought the hymnal.<br /><br />But you know what, I still go every Sunday morning, and am thankful to be able to do so.<br /><br />We sure aren't perfect - just forgiven, right? :)<br />Blessings to you ~ MarshaMarsha Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05880659808422182525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-91034283698458702792014-04-21T16:37:31.198-07:002014-04-21T16:37:31.198-07:00Amen!! I don't know how many times I wanted to...Amen!! I don't know how many times I wanted to just get out of the car and come right back into the house. That is just what the enemy wanted. Then you get there and Jesus reaches down and blesses you with His word, even if you are setting there with your arms crossed. <br />Great postJanettessage.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01262598732466380229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-2646048442751464862014-04-20T16:06:34.522-07:002014-04-20T16:06:34.522-07:00Hi, Sonja!
What a joy to visit you today on this ...Hi, Sonja!<br /><br />What a joy to visit you today on this lovely Easter afternoon.<br /><br />Sunday mornings are still a battle for us, even though our children are grown. It takes real tenacity to hang in there.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your beautiful heart and thoughts.<br /><br />Much love,<br /><br />AndreaAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18355324478827826300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-12420489050120402612014-04-17T06:07:27.442-07:002014-04-17T06:07:27.442-07:00I can relate. As a child, I remember times when th...I can relate. As a child, I remember times when the drive to church wasn't the most pleasant. It can be easy to look at families who seem to have it all together. But we all struggle to some degree or another.<br /><br />Love you,<br />DebbieDebbie Petrashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235978883396499354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-40557668966032791012014-04-16T05:49:08.328-07:002014-04-16T05:49:08.328-07:00I think every Christian can find themselves in thi...I think every Christian can find themselves in this story at some time!Beth Herringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12360855305173494492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-22875939541827030852014-04-14T17:45:45.802-07:002014-04-14T17:45:45.802-07:00Wise words!! We battled the enemy many a morning ...Wise words!! We battled the enemy many a morning getting ourselves off to Sunday School and church. Our manic mornings were compounded with the need to pack extra clothes because we always stayed the day with family at the Duchess's house. (Still do.) <br /><br /> Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671482394424988047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-41006404155660825752014-04-14T12:37:06.060-07:002014-04-14T12:37:06.060-07:00Lately I have done some serious battle getting mys...Lately I have done some serious battle getting myself to church. Sunday mornings have become a war zone. But yes, I realize that it is only this way because it's so important. The greatest battles are the ones that really count.<br /><br />GOD BLESS - and have a wonderful Easter Sunday!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-78621824029235364162014-04-14T08:17:54.473-07:002014-04-14T08:17:54.473-07:00This is a pretty good description of the way our S...This is a pretty good description of the way our Sundays used to look when we were raising our children, it was always a battle to get out the door with a good attitude. We still have our battles on Sunday mornings, they look different then they did in the day, but we press on. It never seems to fail that the Sundays it's the hardest to get there is the time I need to be there the most.Maryannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05147215921425305908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-4451258350944749372014-04-14T08:04:50.812-07:002014-04-14T08:04:50.812-07:00Sundays have always been a battle for us. Things h...Sundays have always been a battle for us. Things have calmed down in recent years, probably because there are less agendas to contend with in terms of numbers. One thing is for sure: the battle to get to church is sometimes fierce, but once the day is over, I'm always glad for the "going." What a privilege to join my brothers and sisters on Sunday mornings in honor of our King. Some day, we'll all get to worship together with him. What a day that will be!elaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-53573707644599894712014-04-14T06:17:51.908-07:002014-04-14T06:17:51.908-07:00Isn't that the truth! Many were the days, esp...Isn't that the truth! Many were the days, especially when our children were teens, that I despaired of ever teaching them about kindness or tolerance. I still marvel at what decent adults they've become, though I do chuckle (secretly) at their struggles to teach THEIR children about kindness. <br /><br />Thank God for grace!<br /><br />Love,<br />Kathleen<br /><br />P.S. I love your transparency. It invites & welcomes like disclosures. Good stuff!<br />Kathleen https://www.blogger.com/profile/05245926913888212148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-58151935572172731962014-04-14T02:51:33.362-07:002014-04-14T02:51:33.362-07:00Good morning dearest SONJA! How true is this. The ...Good morning dearest SONJA! How true is this. The battlefield is in our homes, our hearts, and the ugly one never ceases to try to draw us away from the light, and it happens to EVERYONE. Christians are not immune to the every day challenges, but at least those of faith have an extra arrow in their quiver to use to take a shot at adversity. We just need to know how to use it and USE IT!<br /><br />Sonja dear, thank you kindly for coming to visit. You are correct; this is a little time-out for me but I will continue with blogging, just less frequently. I WILL BE BACK, shortly! I can't stay away from creating posts for too long! God bless you dearest Sonja! AnitaCastles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-65058429202107754712014-04-13T16:10:05.391-07:002014-04-13T16:10:05.391-07:00So true. The enemy is right there to place his ug...So true. The enemy is right there to place his ugly fingerprints on every act of obedience. And he hates families.Saleslady371https://www.blogger.com/profile/15962608799409882219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-87918301253829874592014-04-11T15:53:30.574-07:002014-04-11T15:53:30.574-07:00Oh you nailed it! I remember the days! Oh you nailed it! I remember the days! Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-28592107404519159092014-04-11T14:11:56.738-07:002014-04-11T14:11:56.738-07:00I can so identify with your words here, Sonja. Try...I can so identify with your words here, Sonja. Try adding autism into the mix and you really have a mess. Staying true to The Lord though, fully submitted, and resisting the enemy, and things do improve.<br />Take care!Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10888547092318964711noreply@blogger.com