Comments on: Your voice is a divine gift

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 02:21:58 +0000

I hope you will blog about Zechariah yourself, Jean. I’d love to hear your take.

I’m sorry for what your friend is going through (sending up a prayer right now for his healing), but I love what you shared—that he’s thinking about this quieter season as a new gift. Wow. What a blessing.

Yes, I am enjoying this Advent season; I hope you are as well. My husband and I have been working through short devotionals with Pieces of the Promise, and now that my baby is home for Christmas break, she’s joining us.

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 00:02:04 +0000

I am thinking about Zachariah lately and may blog about him too. Interesting a friend of mine has cancer and one side effect of the chemo he takes he has now a raspy and almost nothing of a voice. this is difficult of course especially for one who has taught about Christ using his voice for years. BUT it is so neat to hear him think this through as a new gift – new ways to witness for Christ with a softer or no voice. Your post made me think of him today and admire him. Hope you are having a blessed Advent.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 19:50:11 +0000

In reply to Loren Pinilis. Oh, you hit me where I'm most vulnerable---the dreaded phone call. ha. I much prefer text or email or in-person than the phone. Not sure exactly why. But often the phone is the best choice to encourage someone so I need to get over my disdain for it. I know I've definitely benefited when others have called me when I needed it!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 19:44:46 +0000

In reply to Andrew Budek-Schmeisser. Well, not everyone has been given the gift of singing. But I have nothing to go on here but your word. :) I don't have a great voice myself, but I do love to sing anyway. Maybe it's a bigger gift to others when I get quiet. ha.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 19:43:21 +0000

In reply to Amy Jung. I appreciate you sharing your voice, Amy, both here and at Do Not Depart. It always encourages me to hear that others are encouraged.

By: Loren Pinilis

Loren Pinilis — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 16:54:44 +0000

Loved the post you linked to, particularly the part about phone calls – that struck me for some reason. Around this holiday season, I know of many people who are going through a lot of hurt. And we have the chance to really bless them and encourage them with our voice – that voice over the phone.

By: Andrew Budek-Schmeisser

Andrew Budek-Schmeisser — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 14:42:31 +0000

Going to the link now, but my first thought on reading the title was…

“Lisa, you haven’t heard me sing!” (And you may count yourself lucky!)

By: Amy Jung

Amy Jung — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 13:55:10 +0000

I read the rest of the article and was truly encouraged and inspired. Thanks for the ideas on how to share our voices…