tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post7147707816875119295..comments2024-03-17T11:45:34.960-07:00Comments on Just following Jesus in my real life...: What is a Merry Christmas?elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-51480742891803082872015-12-06T12:11:22.892-08:002015-12-06T12:11:22.892-08:00This was THE perfect word I needed today. If you w...This was THE perfect word I needed today. If you wrote this for nothing else, you wrote it becasue it needed to be spoken into my heart right at this very moment when I am struggling in my circumstances to be merry. Thank you Elizabeth!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-59660064496207940862015-12-03T17:52:17.454-08:002015-12-03T17:52:17.454-08:00Thank you, Kathy!!!Thank you, Kathy!!!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-63131824290107994052015-12-03T17:52:02.667-08:002015-12-03T17:52:02.667-08:00Lisa, yes it is! I'm so glad for that peace. ...Lisa, yes it is! I'm so glad for that peace. The crazier this world gets the more I need it!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-29589855296640710532015-12-03T17:51:21.272-08:002015-12-03T17:51:21.272-08:00Stephanie, a BLESSED Christmas to you, too!Stephanie, a BLESSED Christmas to you, too!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-77973455131995017732015-12-03T17:51:01.231-08:002015-12-03T17:51:01.231-08:00Thank you so much, Rebecca!Thank you so much, Rebecca!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-89301905941286598272015-12-03T17:50:42.835-08:002015-12-03T17:50:42.835-08:00Thank you, Betsy!Thank you, Betsy!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-66772335396862518252015-12-03T08:00:26.270-08:002015-12-03T08:00:26.270-08:00Love the retro vibe of your photographs. And your...Love the retro vibe of your photographs. And your thoughts? Spot on! Thanks for sharing at Song-ography.Kmcblackburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06781497299481341005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-68340641174040243752015-12-03T07:28:59.777-08:002015-12-03T07:28:59.777-08:00Awesome words! For the Christian, Christmas is nev...Awesome words! For the Christian, Christmas is never limited to just one day, or one season. It's always and forever a part of our hearts and minds. And I agree that being "merry" is rooted much deeper in <i>the peace which passes all understanding.</i>Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13327150853027786634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-16040502742729548492015-12-02T13:43:02.262-08:002015-12-02T13:43:02.262-08:00Lovely sentiments Elizabeth, wishing you all the v...Lovely sentiments Elizabeth, wishing you all the very best for Christmas too x #LTTLStephanie 139ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15272197074159910894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-9495913875228989992015-12-02T07:36:47.557-08:002015-12-02T07:36:47.557-08:00Way...Way...Suburban Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16135537886717771317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-14614249288857612802015-12-02T07:36:32.776-08:002015-12-02T07:36:32.776-08:00Lovely in every watLovely in every watSuburban Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16135537886717771317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-57293974681764601792015-12-01T23:17:05.034-08:002015-12-01T23:17:05.034-08:00Beautiful Christmas displayBeautiful Christmas displayBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285774814387516190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-69047405489443523372015-12-01T21:38:07.744-08:002015-12-01T21:38:07.744-08:00Thanks for hosting, Sue!Thanks for hosting, Sue!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-27537822150538179232015-12-01T21:37:54.403-08:002015-12-01T21:37:54.403-08:00Thank you, Tamar!Thank you, Tamar!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-55321578004789448262015-12-01T21:37:40.723-08:002015-12-01T21:37:40.723-08:00Thanks, Tom!Thanks, Tom!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-5668788763584765702015-12-01T21:37:29.785-08:002015-12-01T21:37:29.785-08:00I had no idea that the definition of merry also in...I had no idea that the definition of merry also included strength! That's amazing and wonderful!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-46949006571861244072015-12-01T21:36:51.125-08:002015-12-01T21:36:51.125-08:00I was just thinking how fun it would be to profess...I was just thinking how fun it would be to professionally decorate homes for Christmas!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-46455053666440743652015-12-01T14:10:24.051-08:002015-12-01T14:10:24.051-08:00Your decorations are wonderful! I'm rethinkin...Your decorations are wonderful! I'm rethinking things at home this holiday season. The decorations are still in the attic but by the time they come down I should have a bundle of ideas from the inspiration I get every time I stop by to see what you have shared. Thank you for sharing the meaning of the word 'merry'. It's a good reminder to be strong and mighty during this season.<br />~Adrienne~Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401476871614514660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-66254612888729176282015-12-01T09:10:27.880-08:002015-12-01T09:10:27.880-08:00Love those little ornaments - very quaint. And tr...Love those little ornaments - very quaint. And truly, the things that bring me the most joy during the holidays are the simple things that speak of the past. It's a good time to be nostalgic.<br /><br />You might be interested to know that the word merry also used to mean *strong or mighty* - (Our pastor explained it several years ago). So, for instance, the carol "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" was originally meant to encourage us to rest, strong and mighty, for a Savior has been born - we need not be dismayed anymore. Interesting, huh?!<br /><br />For me, I think God's working on both definitions in my life!! I am seeking to be a more joy-full person, and I can also use some of His peace-full strength!!<br /><br />GOD BLESS!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-9562424821820002382015-12-01T02:32:44.147-08:002015-12-01T02:32:44.147-08:00Such a beautiful vintage Christmas display.Such a beautiful vintage Christmas display.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04082494067802628837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-54389268704281915252015-12-01T02:20:36.471-08:002015-12-01T02:20:36.471-08:00What pretty decorations and thoughts. Merry Christ...What pretty decorations and thoughts. Merry Christmas. Tamar SBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917555264723740413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-85824849243481783822015-12-01T01:49:31.806-08:002015-12-01T01:49:31.806-08:00Very nice shots. Those are sweet little ornaments....Very nice shots. Those are sweet little ornaments.<br />Thanks for joining in at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/11/sparkling-crystal.htmlNCSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17617227847364562989noreply@blogger.com