tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147299343086254578.comments2024-01-15T05:14:34.595-05:00Penned Without InkSarah Lynn Phillipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03649366147972990901noreply@blogger.comBlogger710125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147299343086254578.post-78692293278668085832021-08-03T20:23:20.687-04:002021-08-03T20:23:20.687-04:00You have blessed me over and over, Kristen. What m...You have blessed me over and over, Kristen. What memories we have of the past eleven months! I am grateful for your support through my journey and pray God blesses all five of you as you begin another season.Sarah Lynn Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649366147972990901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147299343086254578.post-61482101936668793612021-08-02T21:04:50.562-04:002021-08-02T21:04:50.562-04:00I love the reminder "Because God loves us so ...I love the reminder "Because God loves us so much, He never allows pain without purpose." Thank you for sharing. I have much to glean from you still and am truly grateful for our friendship and how God orchestrates wonderful people into our lives. Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17159052148478730836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147299343086254578.post-72373656975055008852021-07-31T15:46:29.138-04:002021-07-31T15:46:29.138-04:00Dear Dan and Denva . . . how nice of you to reach ...Dear Dan and Denva . . . how nice of you to reach out. I am so grateful for your prayers and encouragement. As you said, God remains our faithful friend no matter what life brings. I've often thought of the truth of Psalm 68:5 - "Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitaion." He certainly has been that for the girls and me. Blessings to you both and to your family. And thanks again.Sarah Lynn Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649366147972990901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147299343086254578.post-570581720843139002021-07-31T15:17:31.147-04:002021-07-31T15:17:31.147-04:00Thank you, Cherie. I appreciate you reaching out a...Thank you, Cherie. I appreciate you reaching out and sharing Psalm 94:19 - along with your story. I remember you and Dean from college days and beyond . . . also follow your updates on FB. I pray you will soon reach a good season with doctors and meds. With love and prayers, Sarah Sarah Lynn Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649366147972990901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147299343086254578.post-6433969143221722962021-07-31T15:12:06.957-04:002021-07-31T15:12:06.957-04:00Thanks for mentioning Psalm 42, Gail. I've bee...Thanks for mentioning Psalm 42, Gail. I've been reading it over the past few days . . . strikingly similar to Chapter 2 in Sheila Walsh's book, IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE OKAY. "Nothing you walk through is wasted with God (page 48). "Christ offers peace in the not knowing" (page 46). I love the sacred echoes God brings our way. Blessings, to you. I pray for you when I pass your former home.Sarah Lynn Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649366147972990901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147299343086254578.post-61477760693428005592021-07-29T20:31:44.678-04:002021-07-29T20:31:44.678-04:00Dear Sarah....Julie let us know she saw you are de...Dear Sarah....Julie let us know she saw you are dealing with cancer. Dan and I wanted to let you know we are praying for you and your family. You have remained a faithful servant through so much, a blessing to all and He remains our Faithful Friend. We will pray for healing and strength and many blessings for each day! in His care, Dan and DenvaDenva Corffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147299343086254578.post-28416022542739605402021-07-29T18:22:59.557-04:002021-07-29T18:22:59.557-04:00Dear Sarah, I'm sorry to hear about your cance...Dear Sarah, I'm sorry to hear about your cancer! Since both of our husbands, who were good friends (Dean Brown), went to heaven in 2015 I have wanted to read your story. However, bipolar meds have robbed me of brain power for reading comprehension. GOD's grace has led me to a new psychiatrist and new meds. I am improving and looking forward to reading your books in the future! I am grateful for this brief post that has enabled me to learn of your present situation! My prayers are with you! Ps 94:19 "In the multitude of my anxieties Within Me,YOUR Comforts Delight my soul."!May you know GOD's Peace as you Rest in HIS PRESENCE!Cherie Brown (I attended Tennessee Temple with you and wish we had gotten to know each other then. FYI:I have a Facebook page- Dean Brown Updates:Healed Eternally- with our picture and some of my inspirational writings.)Cherie Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12751669137466953541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147299343086254578.post-45112943484800636302021-07-29T16:28:45.909-04:002021-07-29T16:28:45.909-04:00Your blog reminds me of Psalm 42, which I turned t...Your blog reminds me of Psalm 42, which I turned to and prayed through for you. <br />I love it's refrain. <br />"Hope in God; for I shall again praise Him." Gail Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06452422554781302674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147299343086254578.post-55017328883278176092021-07-28T14:11:10.306-04:002021-07-28T14:11:10.306-04:00Thanks, Cindy. There is always hope! And the Psalm...Thanks, Cindy. There is always hope! And the Psalms are so comforting. Sarah Lynn Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649366147972990901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147299343086254578.post-74322611226589939722021-07-28T13:34:17.590-04:002021-07-28T13:34:17.590-04:00Thanks for sharing your fear and frustration, but ...Thanks for sharing your fear and frustration, but with hope in God’s goodness. It reminded me so much of David’s psalms. You are in good company.Cindy Noonanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09551329253504654572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147299343086254578.post-16651516693650303292021-07-26T21:04:29.901-04:002021-07-26T21:04:29.901-04:00We have both experienced God's faithfulness ov...We have both experienced God's faithfulness over many years, Kay. Reminds me of Deuteronomy 1:29-31. God carries us as a man carries his son. Love this picture. Blessings . . . Sarah Lynn Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649366147972990901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147299343086254578.post-63179948295674200722021-07-26T20:54:38.851-04:002021-07-26T20:54:38.851-04:00I hear you, my friend! It’s a battle to walk throu...I hear you, my friend! It’s a battle to walk through this life trusting and resting, is it? God is so faithful to us weak, saved sinners and I am so grateful. Lots of love and prayers. kay mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06476018774618620225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147299343086254578.post-90062826574769186542021-07-26T20:47:01.138-04:002021-07-26T20:47:01.138-04:00Thank you, Julie. Your comments are truly encourag...Thank you, Julie. Your comments are truly encouraging as we trust our loving heavenly Father who promises "to will and to do of His good pleasure" for our ultimate benefit. Blessings . . .Sarah Lynn Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649366147972990901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147299343086254578.post-28730469584389711062021-07-26T08:07:31.176-04:002021-07-26T08:07:31.176-04:00I am praying for you. Trusting God with the unexpe...I am praying for you. Trusting God with the unexpected chapters in our story is so hard, especially because we don't know what we will find when we turn the page. Your honest words don't pretend that such walks are easy or free from fear and emotion. But your resolve to walk this journey with Jesus is inspiring. Thank you for your faithful testimony and example to keep our eyes on "the author and perfector our faith". You have encouraged so many, myself included, to walk with Jesus, even when we're feeling our way in the dark.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10982948752554088102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147299343086254578.post-2726464633630652942021-07-25T22:02:18.867-04:002021-07-25T22:02:18.867-04:00Well said! God's sovereign trustworthiness mea...Well said! God's sovereign trustworthiness means everything when we think the bottom has fallen out. Thank you for praying.Sarah Lynn Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649366147972990901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147299343086254578.post-7840771656978297182021-07-25T21:48:56.118-04:002021-07-25T21:48:56.118-04:00Praying for you! I think we all need constant rem...Praying for you! I think we all need constant reminders that we have an omniscient and omnipotent God, and that nothing that's surprising us is surprising Him. We all need reminders that we can trust Him. It amazes me every single day that He is patient enough to constantly provide those reminders!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17124977041311063194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147299343086254578.post-73952591000415083822020-08-12T07:09:54.453-04:002020-08-12T07:09:54.453-04:00Thanks, Cindy. Well said. Family time is such a gi...Thanks, Cindy. Well said. Family time is such a gift. Blessings to you all!Sarah Lynn Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649366147972990901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147299343086254578.post-19899352460696048762020-08-12T06:33:24.976-04:002020-08-12T06:33:24.976-04:00Beautiful word, Sarah. Eloquently put. We also jus...Beautiful word, Sarah. Eloquently put. We also just came home from family time at the beach. I got to see people I hadn’t seen since Christmas. Your blog painted a clear picture of the feelings we carry home with us and the gratitude we experience when families get together in these trying times.Cindy Noonanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09551329253504654572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147299343086254578.post-63726010900130371562020-05-19T22:09:16.548-04:002020-05-19T22:09:16.548-04:00Thanks so much for visiting my blog. I think grate...Thanks so much for visiting my blog. I think gratefulness is the key to contentment, knowing God is indeed in control. Blessings to you . . .Sarah Lynn Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649366147972990901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147299343086254578.post-41386803157431809422020-05-17T22:26:45.121-04:002020-05-17T22:26:45.121-04:00Thank you Sara for your blog. And bringing to mind...Thank you Sara for your blog. And bringing to mind that yes God has blessed me and my family many time more than what we deserve. God is in control amen. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06946474489552552729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147299343086254578.post-23824060740938181012020-05-12T20:43:18.749-04:002020-05-12T20:43:18.749-04:00We've had some wonderful conversations over th...We've had some wonderful conversations over the years . . . which always offer me a chance to ponder! Keep thinking - and writing! Love and prayers . . .Sarah Lynn Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649366147972990901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147299343086254578.post-15346180577065638162020-05-12T20:39:11.582-04:002020-05-12T20:39:11.582-04:00I appreciate your kind words and support, Steve. B...I appreciate your kind words and support, Steve. Blessings to you and your family.Sarah Lynn Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649366147972990901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147299343086254578.post-3442894817273616202020-05-12T20:33:01.552-04:002020-05-12T20:33:01.552-04:00Thank you, Lisa. Hope you are doing well. Hope to ...Thank you, Lisa. Hope you are doing well. Hope to see you in Montrose this summer . . . Time will tell!Sarah Lynn Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649366147972990901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147299343086254578.post-62826378701127289282020-05-12T12:37:07.495-04:002020-05-12T12:37:07.495-04:00So beautifully and profoundly written. Love you Sa...So beautifully and profoundly written. Love you Sarah. And I love how the quilt turned out! Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10982948752554088102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147299343086254578.post-91811415907092996582020-05-12T11:11:19.095-04:002020-05-12T11:11:19.095-04:00Thanks, Sarah, for another thoughtful, gracious an...Thanks, Sarah, for another thoughtful, gracious and God-honoring blog post. The Lord keeps using you significantly in our and so many more lives, for His glory.Steve Cranstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09268159288460942005noreply@blogger.com