tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905807.post6317375090636248979..comments2023-11-03T01:55:20.572-07:00Comments on Flying Embers: FCBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08741867097151481332noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905807.post-13421026054643936562009-02-01T03:52:00.000-08:002009-02-01T03:52:00.000-08:00Hi Fred :)Very inspiring post with a beautiful pho...Hi Fred :)<BR/><BR/>Very inspiring post with a beautiful photo!<BR/><BR/>Many thanks for sharing.<BR/><BR/>Have a good day :)Joseph Pulikotilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07074346261093541776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905807.post-26444772186786486382009-01-30T20:17:00.000-08:002009-01-30T20:17:00.000-08:00Hi Mel, I think it does, and I think books count a...Hi Mel, <BR/>I think it does, and I think books count as well. But it may be that personal relationships are a truer test of character. I can write great sweling words and not really live up to them. When we walk and talk cheek to jowel, rub shoulders and see people as they truly are we find that often they are more shallow than what we first thought, or in some cases far deeper than we imagined. But the truly wise, the truly loving, seek out those that want to be mentored or befriended, don't you think? But they are scarce it seems in this culture. I think they are found, most often, involved in some ministry of service to others. Most of my deep relationships were based on ministry; they were busy about the Father's business and greedy to have others jump in. That presents a difficulty to those in the child rearing years when time demands are at their greatest. Be that as it may, the need and hunger to have friendships is still there and it can be quite frustrating. <BR/>This is a universal problem for those who but a few years earlier were footloose and fancy free; then in a short spell find themselves with mortgage, babies, spouse and all that goes with it. A difficult adjustment for the best of us. May God richly bless you as you balance these very issues,<BR/>FredFCBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08741867097151481332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905807.post-85098150722766365192009-01-30T10:31:00.000-08:002009-01-30T10:31:00.000-08:00I wonder if frequenting the blogs of wise brothers...I wonder if frequenting the blogs of wise brothers and sisters counts...? :-) <BR/><BR/>There have been so many people in my life that I've longed to have friendships with. Close friendships, where both people have the safe type of affection towards one another, and are mutually benefited by the other's company. Alas, it doesn't seem to happen much, no matter how much I search or try. But God has a plan, and I trust Him completely, and am so grateful that He has enabled us to be able to talk to each other in spite of the distance that separates us. I seem to recall that you and I had a blogging discussion about this quite some time ago. <BR/><BR/>Many blessings to you! :)Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16516485538999541969noreply@blogger.com