tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post882445705702185717..comments2023-06-20T06:22:38.967-07:00Comments on Eileen Astels <em>-- Writing Faithful Romances To Grow With</em>: Writing Inspires...Eileen Astels Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-10548425499400436052010-02-26T17:19:14.667-08:002010-02-26T17:19:14.667-08:00I totally relate with this post. I'm just thri...I totally relate with this post. I'm just thrilled to have Godly writers like you in my life to encourage me!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.workfromhomeindia.biz" rel="nofollow"> Work from home India </a>kanishkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13651620533023202224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-14402515395616985072010-02-01T14:14:10.617-08:002010-02-01T14:14:10.617-08:00I've been away from blog reading for a while a...I've been away from blog reading for a while and am trying to catch up. Your post about your week off spoke to me. Yes, I've been using my laptop time in other places. I too am an all-or-nothing type. I tend to take up a habit and do it all day, every day!<br /><br />Our pastor has been preaching on knowing when it's God's voice and not another or our own. I believe He wants us to invest our gifts, not bury them in the ground for safe keeping.Lillian Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488638666900705015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-50495384618664077662010-01-31T20:36:53.890-08:002010-01-31T20:36:53.890-08:00You may want to try a publisher like Bokheim Publi...You may want to try a publisher like Bokheim Publishing who are just starting out but searching for Christian literature in all genres. I just sent out a new batch of queries and so my fiance and I prayed. I have to say that I love to write and will try to get published because I want to be able to help others and in my opinion that is something that a good book can do. So I think most individuals question but always remember that there is a reason for everything and I hope you will check out Bokheim. I have heard a lot about them and you seem like just what they are looking for. Even if they may not be big right now they are definitely legitimate and I feel they will be able to grow very quickly. Good Luck!Emma Michaelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00472202702058908057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-61228763468821899462010-01-31T17:11:18.515-08:002010-01-31T17:11:18.515-08:00I love your prayer at the end. So much said in jus...I love your prayer at the end. So much said in just a few words. I receive it, and may you receive it too.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180243708565855383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-82100057080506306472010-01-31T11:07:47.384-08:002010-01-31T11:07:47.384-08:00I really appreciated this post today.I really appreciated this post today.Carla Gadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793809172905144101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-56867740016776008452010-01-29T22:58:10.419-08:002010-01-29T22:58:10.419-08:00Awesome. very encourgaing. I think God and I have ...Awesome. very encourgaing. I think God and I have had some of those same conversations. My latest one revloves around me asking him if anyone will ever care about my memoir and why am I bothering writing it...but I know that is my frustration talking :)Tabitha Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08196816108272065974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-30159127733049361512010-01-29T08:11:23.116-08:002010-01-29T08:11:23.116-08:00Whenever I know I'm operating in the will of G...Whenever I know I'm operating in the will of God I expect to see every viable obstacle soring up in my path. <br /><br />The enemy's job is to seperate me from the work of God to deter people from receiving God's message. <br /><br />Keep praying- and I will to!Tamika:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04874834971492028558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-48995699249260690402010-01-29T07:10:41.577-08:002010-01-29T07:10:41.577-08:00I've found that often my fear of change is act...I've found that often my fear of change is actually a fear of failure. That's been my struggle with the whole conference debate. I feel like I'm afraid to go because it could mean people would tell me my story ideas are dumb (in much nicer terms) or that I discover I'm not cut out for a future as a writer.Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-4138213976236592732010-01-26T22:59:59.019-08:002010-01-26T22:59:59.019-08:00Eileen, thanks for this post. I've been challe...Eileen, thanks for this post. I've been challenged lately by confusion about purpose and priorities. It's good to know that I'm not alone.Rosslyn Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304732306399786236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-27810016134527352222010-01-26T14:26:54.184-08:002010-01-26T14:26:54.184-08:00Writing is tough...it's easy to put it off for...Writing is tough...it's easy to put it off for "another day." Believe me, I know! But the truth is, if you're really feeling called to write, you'll always come back to it. That doesn't mean if you take a little time off here and there it's not your passion...we ALL need some time off sometimes to recharge.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-26481484008173808062010-01-26T11:01:15.468-08:002010-01-26T11:01:15.468-08:00I am forever questioning the same thing. Some days...I am forever questioning the same thing. Some days I am uncertain about taking this road and other days I feel that it's my calling, but always I come back to it. It's a game of patience and perseverance, I think. If we really want something and do everything in our power to progress on the road towards it, even if we don't get the result we wanted originally - something good will come of it, I'm sure!Julie Daohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13814052162359300933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-21428220508342628332010-01-26T05:49:34.039-08:002010-01-26T05:49:34.039-08:00Good morning!
Oh yes, I question that quite often....Good morning!<br />Oh yes, I question that quite often. Especially now knowing I am headed back to work full-time and wondering where I will find the energy or time to persue it. But writing is in our hearts. Do you really believe we could let it go?Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-33319029567630138182010-01-25T13:15:56.596-08:002010-01-25T13:15:56.596-08:00Hi Eileen -
As writers, we hear a lot about the &...Hi Eileen -<br /><br />As writers, we hear a lot about the "inciting incident" in a story. When I'm having doubts, I go back to the inciting incident in my life when I knew God called me to write. <br /><br />Until God gives me further instructions or a different assignment, I continue in obedience.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-78817226623102066132010-01-25T06:49:56.950-08:002010-01-25T06:49:56.950-08:00Oh wow--I'm an all or nothing person too. It&#...Oh wow--I'm an all or nothing person too. It's hard to continue devoting so much time when a growing family needs my time. I get right where you're at. Let's keep praying...and writing, as we feel led.Georgiana Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148430180111786272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-12891346063838750652010-01-25T04:58:07.666-08:002010-01-25T04:58:07.666-08:00A beautiful post! Love and prayers are sent to yo...A beautiful post! Love and prayers are sent to you... :)))Anna Scott Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02744202738210301084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-44692820415641629252010-01-24T10:44:42.571-08:002010-01-24T10:44:42.571-08:00I totally get this! Somedays I wonder the same thi...I totally get this! Somedays I wonder the same thing... am I doing this for naught?<br /><br />But then I remember that God has called me to do it. I don't know the end result... maybe it's NOT publication. But obedience is what God calls us to.Krista Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-34268555907842468222010-01-23T12:25:34.406-08:002010-01-23T12:25:34.406-08:00Being decisive is a talent sometimes isn't it?...Being decisive is a talent sometimes isn't it? Whenever I start to question what I should be doing or how I should be spending my time I take a hard look at myself, come up with a solution that I think is right and then I pray for confirmation. I find it's a lot easier to recieve answers when it's a yes or no question. If I ask "Should I be doing this?" I either feel peaceful and happy so I know my decision is right, or I feel confused and unsettled and then I go back to the drawing board. Does that make any sense?<br /><br />I feel really good about writing right now, but I know I've got to keep things balanced because my family still needs to be #1.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861022355718378425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-25324000960615425842010-01-23T09:26:59.365-08:002010-01-23T09:26:59.365-08:00Oh, thank you for sharing. I struggle with this to...Oh, thank you for sharing. I struggle with this too, wondering if my writing is just for selfish reasons because it probably won't ever get published to bless others, and it's taking away time I could spend with my family. I love you answer your own questions with prayer. That is the answer, isn't it? Take all things to prayer.LittleWomen21https://www.blogger.com/profile/06091702178175691046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-35486999283860467662010-01-23T08:40:13.955-08:002010-01-23T08:40:13.955-08:00What comes to my mind as I read your post, is a co...What comes to my mind as I read your post, is a concern that I have so many interests and try to fulfull all of them, which means that I'm not very good at any of them. I would love to devote whole days to writing, but then I wonder where it will lead me. Do I have to make money from doing it to justify the time spent doing it? Is money the measurement of success? A man would certainly say yes to that. Or is getting published the ultimate, regardless of a paycheck?<br />Currently, I can't spend whole days writing, so I just go with the flow and get some fulfillment out of each day. It could be playing, working, cleaning, writing, etc.<br />I hope God will continue to lead all of us. :) He will...we just have to listen and follow.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180243708565855383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-48606921964959777962010-01-23T06:32:24.858-08:002010-01-23T06:32:24.858-08:00I am a firm believer that God is NOT a God of cha...I am a firm believer that God is NOT a God of chaos, but the world is chaotic and we often feel pulled in many directions. So where do we go and what do we do?<br /><br />I pray. I fight the urge to hurry. I check things with scripture and I consult Christian people who I believe are wise for advice. Most of all I must have daily time with God. He can turn the chaotic into peace.<br /><br />Great post.T. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-13546590191844532432010-01-22T19:37:08.978-08:002010-01-22T19:37:08.978-08:00I definitely question myself. I have self-doubts o...I definitely question myself. I have self-doubts often and wonder what I'm really doing! I don't think those doubts ever go away. I guess we need to continually be seeking what God wants for us and just be walking in obedience to that.Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-67396353891291888712010-01-22T18:15:35.115-08:002010-01-22T18:15:35.115-08:00I do struggle with this. I'm not an all or not...I do struggle with this. I'm not an all or nothing type of person, but I definitely hope God wants me to write. I love it so much. At the same time, I know that I need to lay my writing on the altar and let God do with it what He will. So I write for now, because that's what I have time for, but if God ever wants me to do something else, I hope I'll hear Him.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing Eileen!Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-77193700471263746712010-01-22T17:44:15.036-08:002010-01-22T17:44:15.036-08:00I can be an all or nothing kind of person at times...I can be an all or nothing kind of person at times, but mostly I look to do as much as I can when I can. This helps me, especially on a day with constant interruptions, or weeks when family in another state are going through challenges and I spend a good part of the day on the phone.<br /><br />I like what Jeanette shared that her husband says about doing something. I try to follow this b/c I do feel better after I get something done. Trusting for the balance and wisdom all the way around!<br /><br />Blessings for the weekend:)Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-78078314213048401182010-01-22T16:37:10.060-08:002010-01-22T16:37:10.060-08:00Oh yes, Eileen - I've struggled with both!
T...Oh yes, Eileen - I've struggled with both! <br /><br />This is what I love about you. Your willingness to be open and vulnerable and transparent all for the sake of offering encouragement to your readers. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your prayers. This was a beautiful post to read.Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-7692026867438071292010-01-22T15:14:56.680-08:002010-01-22T15:14:56.680-08:00I've wondered that about my writing often. Is ...I've wondered that about my writing often. Is it something I want to do or has God really called me to do this. Then, when I don't have time and get out of the habit of writing and it is hard to go back to I wonder if God wants me to stop or if I am stopping myself.Amy DeTrempehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04785965181851533070noreply@blogger.com