tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post2064699604213845905..comments2023-10-22T02:25:48.115-07:00Comments on on earth as it is in heaven: katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03426837041067362644noreply@blogger.comBlogger135125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-24439645989185581852010-05-09T20:10:52.067-07:002010-05-09T20:10:52.067-07:00Wow!I will be praying for Jja Jja Grace a she cont...Wow!I will be praying for Jja Jja Grace a she continues on in her little home..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-33581880450445952592010-05-03T23:39:10.877-07:002010-05-03T23:39:10.877-07:00You bring tears to my eyes with each post you writ...You bring tears to my eyes with each post you write. I am so encouraged & blessed by your testimony and praise God for how He has worked in my heart through your words. To God be the glory, amen!Joy Frameworkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14724601712207583149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-76319424351155837912010-04-20T22:23:40.678-07:002010-04-20T22:23:40.678-07:00Katie,
I found your blog thanks to my friend, Las...Katie,<br /><br />I found your blog thanks to my friend, Lashae. I am moved profoundly by your ability to articulate your heart and your experiences. I have also spent some time in East Africa taking care of orphans and my heart yearns to return. I know it's God's will for my life, as it clearly is for you. I look forward to keeping up with your blog and hopefully running into you someday when I am in Uganda again. Thank you for being an inspirational light for Christ in this dark world. Blessings, beautiful sister! :)Frank & Alitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14674416046228396105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-90679555399458610162010-03-24T13:39:47.634-07:002010-03-24T13:39:47.634-07:00I am totally overwhelmed with uncontrollable tears...I am totally overwhelmed with uncontrollable tears. God is AMAZING! I pray his very best on Grace, your girls and You. I know HE must absoulutely delight in your obedience. Thanks for sharing your life...the life you have given to HIM.<br />StarlaStarlanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-42188470650937374802010-03-17T14:02:37.717-07:002010-03-17T14:02:37.717-07:00My friend shared this w/ me, what a joy! Reading ...My friend shared this w/ me, what a joy! Reading through it transported me to another time and place!~You are a very special woman who has been Blessed a million times over w/ a love so strong some people in this world will never experience~This is truly amazing! My PRAYERS will be with you!~Beckynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-89635836384849524842010-03-09T12:47:44.797-08:002010-03-09T12:47:44.797-08:00My husband and I hosted an older girl one year fro...My husband and I hosted an older girl one year from the Philippines who needed to be adopted. We felt like life was crazy but we knew we couldn't say "no" to an orphan in need. She was older than our oldest child by 8 years which meant huge changes for us, she had a past... Not sure what the outcome would be, we stepped forward and said yes to this sweet girl. Little did we know that God had other plans for at the same time he had another family already hand-picked for her in another continent. We were hurt, but knew God had reasons, even if it meant us sacrificing our plans, our resources, etc. For also at the same time, a little baby boy in Korea was growing in his birthmother's womb...the same womb that carried our daughter. I love your story and how you obeyed even when nothing happened, God just wanted you to obey. That is exactly how I felt with our story and I can't tell you how it overwhelms me thinking of all the details God orchestrated for these two children to be in their families. I do not understand why, but I'm so glad we obeyed.alisonhttp://aroundtheworldin40weeks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-63078506076270872802010-02-22T18:59:38.253-08:002010-02-22T18:59:38.253-08:00this is simply too profound to even comment on. I ...this is simply too profound to even comment on. I am amazed at your grace and mercy.Jessica Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195933657619122165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-41296841832629755712010-02-22T12:48:27.408-08:002010-02-22T12:48:27.408-08:00yes, God wanting us to just see if we would sacraf...yes, God wanting us to just see if we would sacrafice what we wanted for what He wants. He just wants our obedience....the Lord i think is doing the exact same thing in my life right now....so an Abraham moment!!Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17364594488475565509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-18165465084242518262010-02-09T05:51:22.551-08:002010-02-09T05:51:22.551-08:00I'm so happy to see updates on your blog, I...I'm so happy to see updates on your blog, I've been checking since Christmas! I just know that every time I read something from you, it's going to be amazing! You are such an incredible person. You inspire me to better my walk with Christ, and be strong in my Faith. Sometimes I get tangled up with living a life around other people, not knowing myself, but I know when I walk with Him, I'm right where I need to be! You are living proof of that truth. I just adore you, and all your precious babies! (well, some aren't babie--but to me they are. ha ha!) :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-84023883765802754412010-02-05T17:45:44.038-08:002010-02-05T17:45:44.038-08:00Katie-
I am a friend of Tamara's in NC. Crying...Katie-<br />I am a friend of Tamara's in NC. Crying tonight as I read your blog and sense your heart. Makes me wonder why mine isn't as tender, as generous, why I feel overwhelmed with only my two little ones at home. Thanking God for your work there and the work He can do HERE through your heart to love there.<br />Jamie GreeneUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17895051639801643998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-72236115485651651682010-02-03T07:54:21.098-08:002010-02-03T07:54:21.098-08:00Wow. You always challenge me and point me back to...Wow. You always challenge me and point me back to my master and all He has given. God is SO good. Praying for you.Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00984946345145279521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-63223147254916553752010-01-31T14:25:26.904-08:002010-01-31T14:25:26.904-08:00Katie,
I know that when you get to Heaven, God is ...Katie,<br />I know that when you get to Heaven, God is going to meet you and say "well done my good and faithful servant."<br />If only we were all as obedient...this world would be so different.<br />Hugs,<br />SarahSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10870727586415760333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-79983182926498460612010-01-30T20:02:09.658-08:002010-01-30T20:02:09.658-08:00Katie,
God has been pointing out so many things...Katie, <br /><br /> God has been pointing out so many things I do wrong with a gentleness only he possesses. About an hour before reading this post I asked God to keep speaking the truth to me in love. He used this post to answer that prayer. I admit I am bad at knowing scripture and I just love how you point out his words when he teaches you something. That is the exact scripture I needed to hear. <br /><br />Even though you struggle to do what he asks, you are a huge inspiration. You may not have the ideas, but saying yes makes you a role model for us all. Thank you so much for sharing.<br /><br />with love and prayers,<br /><br />KristiKristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16444589514762444180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-7804590718800014122010-01-30T08:36:33.977-08:002010-01-30T08:36:33.977-08:00Just started reading your blogs a month ago and th...Just started reading your blogs a month ago and this writing is a timely message from the Heart of God to His children. Thank you for your faithfulness.<br />I am studying about Abraham being obedient to God and it is counted to him as righteousness. Being obedient to the call of our Daddy is a wild ride with Blessing upon Blessing, isn't it? Being available to His call. Thank you, again, for the reminder.<br />Praying for you, your family and for Jja Jja Grace. You are in His Hands.<br />Lovingly,<br />Sandy in NCSandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02356268221254384535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-20166775900515121242010-01-29T12:40:14.473-08:002010-01-29T12:40:14.473-08:00what a precious account Katie. Thank you for lett...what a precious account Katie. Thank you for letting us read about what God is doing.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692936239384102040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-38207580465983139692010-01-28T18:34:57.010-08:002010-01-28T18:34:57.010-08:00My aunt recommended I read your blogs today and I&...My aunt recommended I read your blogs today and I'm hooked already! Your strength amazes me, and I know your girls (and no doubt the entire village!) is so blessed to have you there. I look forward to reading more about you and your family. You will be in my prayers :)Meagannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-528818276727085052010-01-28T11:35:08.834-08:002010-01-28T11:35:08.834-08:00What a beautiful God we have. What a beautiful fa...What a beautiful God we have. What a beautiful family you have. Thank you for being Jesus to Jja Jja Grace.<br /><br />With love and many prayers,<br />SarahSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04455698547207302964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-91580139490955137442010-01-27T21:00:43.405-08:002010-01-27T21:00:43.405-08:00I really respect all that you are doing. I have of...I really respect all that you are doing. I have often disappointed myself that I am willing to love infant orphans but that I am a lot less willing to love the unlovely, the elderly, the sick. Praying for you and your girls - also, I am very curious as to how you started your work in Uganda. If you get this, would you mind posting how you began your ministry?Christy Kohlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18384426491457474647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-88826036511214289332010-01-27T19:28:48.227-08:002010-01-27T19:28:48.227-08:00Katie,
We have posted your story at www.OneMillion...Katie,<br />We have posted your story at www.OneMillionArrows.com. We feature a young person each week from around the globe who is changing his/her world for Christ. Thanks for your amazing story and faithfulness! I have a daughter about your age who also has a deep love for missions.<br />Julie Ferwerda<br />info@onemillionarrows.comJulie Ferwerdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684203869490374941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-33661291623441082742010-01-27T18:45:10.812-08:002010-01-27T18:45:10.812-08:00without words ... AMENwithout words ... AMENLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15155976067939193570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-49705498608518915322010-01-27T13:02:58.682-08:002010-01-27T13:02:58.682-08:00I just found your blog a couple days ago, and I am...I just found your blog a couple days ago, and I am so thankful I have. Your stories are so encouraging and bring the gospel to life. It is so easy to read the word, and then move on with your day as if you haven't just read the very breath of Christ. I appreciate your honesty about your struggles. We are beginning to explore adoption right now, and your life is such a reminder of how to live as Christ and to love your neighbor as yourself. Thanks.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04530149690102394844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-34440509679552376472010-01-27T05:51:07.031-08:002010-01-27T05:51:07.031-08:00Every time you blog I realize, this is church. Th...Every time you blog I realize, this is church. This is the "best" church teachings I've heard this week/month. I am so moved by how God uses you. I am moved by your obedience and willingness to act. I just want to say THANK YOU for what you are doing in Uganda and for the volumes it speaks to us in the United States. My heart breaks for the heartbreak in your world. I rejoice with you for God's goodness and provisions through every situation there. I am praying for Uganda. And for Katie! <br /><br />TracyTracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161725763167211947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-17317075240780286892010-01-26T11:52:41.872-08:002010-01-26T11:52:41.872-08:00I LOVE your posts and look often to see if you hav...I LOVE your posts and look often to see if you have something new. I enjoy immensely reading about your family in Uganda and people you work with there. But, I also love the spiritual lessons you share.<br /><br />Two comments. First, I think in the story Jesus tells about the sheep and the goats is that we are known by our fruits. No, we do not get to heaven because of our works - you are right - it is ALL Jesus! But we show forth what has happened in our hearts in how we treat each other.<br /><br />Secondly, God didn't need to test Abraham to find out if he would obey. God already KNEW that Abraham would obey. Who needed to know was Abraham. Abraham needed to know that he would obey God in the hardest thing that God could ask of him. And, Abraham needed to see that it wasn't really his ability to obey - it was God's provision in ALL things!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-44951041059091882842010-01-26T10:00:06.344-08:002010-01-26T10:00:06.344-08:00Katie your posts leave me sitting on the edge of m...Katie your posts leave me sitting on the edge of my seat. Your story is so amazing. I found you through Holy Family in Brentwood as part of our prayer chain. Boy am I glad, you touch my spirit with your gifts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-44539055370648532732010-01-26T04:54:33.681-08:002010-01-26T04:54:33.681-08:00How many people knew by the second paragraph that ...How many people knew by the second paragraph that Katie and her family was going to move Jja Jja Grace in with them? Katie, your so predictable and that is why we all love you sooo much!Shanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14872225065582065941noreply@blogger.com