tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post6409806103147911601..comments2024-02-01T23:45:44.895-07:00Comments on Blessed Homemaking: 1000 Gifts~A WarningBlessed Homemakinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10900030206325400486noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-5097014895343976072013-01-14T14:49:57.756-07:002013-01-14T14:49:57.756-07:00I found this and will totally agree with you! In ...I found this and will totally agree with you! In fact, I put my own review up on my blog concerning this book and the dangers I felt were in it. I, too, had that feeling that something wasn't right, which got worse as the book went on.<br /><br />Thank you for being willing to speak up!Kendra@Living In the Shoehttp://www.livingintheshoe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-58382931293765707242012-01-16T18:25:39.814-07:002012-01-16T18:25:39.814-07:00I totally agree with you. I, too, was troubled by ...I totally agree with you. I, too, was troubled by her statement that the original sin was ingratitude. And, there hardly seems to be a mystic that she doesn't quote either on her blog or in the book.<br />Thanks for linking to my blog - I appreciate it.Jessica Kramaszhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03961274494762725982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-27052104583842001822012-01-16T15:08:46.089-07:002012-01-16T15:08:46.089-07:00Thank you so much for this truth. So MUCH of the ...Thank you so much for this truth. So MUCH of the "Christian community" we must be aware of and search our own hearts, convictions and the Word of God to discern truth!<br /><br />Truth is not feeling..truth is Jesus Christ, and the Gospel!<br /><br />Thank you again, and I wish I would have found this over a year ago, as I struggled with "why am I the only woman who doesn't Rightthinkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448900188921522323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-22322072099962809262011-12-14T14:58:31.795-07:002011-12-14T14:58:31.795-07:00I was just checking out your blog, which I love bt...I was just checking out your blog, which I love btw and has been such a blessing for me, and I came across this post. <br /><br />I have heard so many people praise this book for so many reasons. I have never read it, and was actually going to check it out until I read all of the information in this post. Thanks for bringing this to light! I find it to be disturbing. I probably would not have Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10595569903973341322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-20640702486930105342011-07-07T06:31:38.919-06:002011-07-07T06:31:38.919-06:00Maria~I am glad you looked into it. We must test ...Maria~I am glad you looked into it. We must test things with the Word of God.<br /><br />~Mrs. QBlessed Homemakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10900030206325400486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-90907165719574868462011-07-01T18:20:42.611-06:002011-07-01T18:20:42.611-06:00Dear Mrs. Q.,
After leaving a comment here, I beg...Dear Mrs. Q.,<br /><br />After leaving a comment here, I began to search for some of the issues that you mentioned. <br /><br />I went and read the articles that you linked to.<br /><br />I did a search on contemplative prayer, which seems to be a form of chanting that is now used in the 'emerging church' and yes, I can definitely see the point.<br /><br />As well, as I enjoyed reading Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-31203583284455607972011-07-01T17:59:37.557-06:002011-07-01T17:59:37.557-06:00Dear Mrs. Q.
I have not read the book nor plan to...Dear Mrs. Q.<br /><br />I have not read the book nor plan to read it, not because of the hoopla behind it but because I don't read her blog, so I was not interested.<br /><br />But in regards to Richard Foster, I have read his book Celebration of Disciplines and found his book filled with biblical truth. He is a Quaker Pastor, so there is no 'new age' belief in any of his writings. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-44850443582845230022011-06-28T23:00:49.828-06:002011-06-28T23:00:49.828-06:00You're welcome, Missy. I hope you look into t...You're welcome, Missy. I hope you look into the articles and yes, be careful.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Mrs. QBlessed Homemakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10900030206325400486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-71226153003236875912011-06-28T21:34:59.754-06:002011-06-28T21:34:59.754-06:00This book has recently been put on my to read list...This book has recently been put on my to read list. I will definitely check out the links and info you give before I purchase and read this book. Thank you for this post and info. I feel we must be so very careful about what we allow to come into our minds. In Christ, MissyMissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328022532018010780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-37038764054214611642011-06-27T09:27:28.811-06:002011-06-27T09:27:28.811-06:00Thank you for this warning, Mrs. Q. I have not rea...Thank you for this warning, Mrs. Q. I have not read the book and, in fact, just discovered A Holy Experience (Ann's blog). She has had a couple posts recently that have spurred me on to greater works (on scripture reading and memorization) and for that I am thankful. But, like was said previously, we have to be discerning in all things; but especially the spiritual. I will keep my eyes peeledCarol J. Alexanderhttp://everythinghomewithcarol.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-29230086151055298262011-06-26T10:53:05.482-06:002011-06-26T10:53:05.482-06:00You're welcome, Tami.You're welcome, Tami.Blessed Homemakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10900030206325400486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-47204557052798350162011-06-26T09:25:59.450-06:002011-06-26T09:25:59.450-06:00excellent points Emily!! thank you!!excellent points Emily!! thank you!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-91588854482712952232011-06-25T19:43:38.288-06:002011-06-25T19:43:38.288-06:00You are welcome ladies. Thank you for your commen...You are welcome ladies. Thank you for your comments.<br /><br />~Mrs. QBlessed Homemakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10900030206325400486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-23231797811420479252011-06-25T19:18:54.188-06:002011-06-25T19:18:54.188-06:00I was thinking of the same scripture quoted above ...I was thinking of the same scripture quoted above by Joy <br />"Woe to you when all men speak well of you..." Luke 6:26.<br />I,like others haven't read the book....but,anything I do read I feel it needs to be line upon line with God's Holy word...as to not teach anything contrary....thank you for sharing your thoughts ....it is a wise thing that you have shared them with Simply Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16933046149294440134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-46053053985126097182011-06-25T18:03:11.265-06:002011-06-25T18:03:11.265-06:00Mrs. Q,
I will be the first to admit that this bo...Mrs. Q,<br /><br />I will be the first to admit that this book, "1,000 Gifts" is not one my favorites. I started reading it, but I think by the time I finished chapter 6 (or 7) I lost interest in the book. <br /><br />From what I have read, I think that she makes some interesting points on certain subjects, but I don't always agree with what she has written. Also, some parts of the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-9646283046383395462011-06-25T14:21:28.941-06:002011-06-25T14:21:28.941-06:00Thank you so much, Joy. How wonderful that you we...Thank you so much, Joy. How wonderful that you were able to get confirmation on your "strange feelings" through your husband and here as well.<br /><br />God bless,<br />Mrs. QBlessed Homemakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10900030206325400486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-21864538709949252552011-06-25T14:08:55.832-06:002011-06-25T14:08:55.832-06:00Thank you so much for posting this very well-writt...Thank you so much for posting this very well-written article, Mrs. Q! When I saw the title of your post, I knew I had to read it.<br /><br />I recently finished reading this book. There was so much that was good about the book, as you pointed out, especially the encouragement to have a thankful heart. But as I got further into the book, I confess I continually had a strange feeling that some Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02988943988727801197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-42970615604240973002011-06-25T13:20:43.771-06:002011-06-25T13:20:43.771-06:00You are very welcome, Arlene.
~Mrs. QYou are very welcome, Arlene.<br /><br />~Mrs. QBlessed Homemakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10900030206325400486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-57038926855494098242011-06-25T13:02:30.572-06:002011-06-25T13:02:30.572-06:00Thank you for bringing these points up, Mrs. Q! I...Thank you for bringing these points up, Mrs. Q! I had only heard good things about her book and was hoping to read it soon. Scary how little thoughts can be planted into our minds so easily without our noticing sometimes... I appreciate your posting this reminder for us to always partake in things with caution. <br />Blessings,<br />ArleneArlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02616597859669901083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-56483610580000344082011-06-25T12:13:34.919-06:002011-06-25T12:13:34.919-06:00Glad it was helpful.
~Mrs. QGlad it was helpful.<br /><br />~Mrs. QBlessed Homemakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10900030206325400486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-55434326128620868182011-06-25T10:59:03.856-06:002011-06-25T10:59:03.856-06:00You are welcome, dear Nabila!You are welcome, dear Nabila!Blessed Homemakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10900030206325400486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-77115287326722670282011-06-25T10:36:32.523-06:002011-06-25T10:36:32.523-06:00Well...I'm convicted on that now. Oh my :o) Th...Well...I'm convicted on that now. Oh my :o) Thanks for the warning. I will enjoy her blog from a distance and not hold her words in my hands to transform my thoughts to things that aren't totally biblical. Thank you again! :o)Nabila Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12685042701889986697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-24687646301616620892011-06-25T10:18:56.962-06:002011-06-25T10:18:56.962-06:00Interesting! I will have to check out the links wh...Interesting! I will have to check out the links when I have more time. Thanks for this post. I don't have her book but enjoy her blog but haven't ever gotten swept away in it if that makes sense. :o) I'll let you know what I think. :o)Nabila Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12685042701889986697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-66603121716127684292011-06-25T09:57:39.443-06:002011-06-25T09:57:39.443-06:00Sometimes it is easy to "overlook" thing...Sometimes it is easy to "overlook" things when we hear so many good things about something (a book, movie, etc.) in our Christian circles. That is why I felt I had to make this post--to hopefully make those aware who were not already.<br /><br />God bless,<br />Mrs. QBlessed Homemakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10900030206325400486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-30563854529128805092011-06-25T09:37:53.360-06:002011-06-25T09:37:53.360-06:00Mrs. Q,
I will read those other two reviews that ...Mrs. Q, <br />I will read those other two reviews that you shared, as well.(thank you) You know, when thinking back, there were a couple of statements, I thought were "odd". I am usually so careful and guarded about the books I read, I am disappointed in myself for not looking further into this. A learning lesson.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15343715194165697096noreply@blogger.com