Handmaidens - Pen in Hand

January 15, 2001

Pen in Hand

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Prayer
Submitted by The Uhlers

Prayer is one of the best free gifts we receive. There is no cost but a lot of rewards. Let's continue praying for one another. May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content knowing you are a child of God. Let His presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, and to bask in the sun. It is there for each and every one of you.

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Dear Blabby

Dear Blabby;
I have prayed for someone to be a special friend yet I am still lonely. I have asked God for a companion but I'm still single. Why isn't God answering my prayers?
Alone in Atlanta

Dear Alone;
Well, dearie, it could be God wants you to do something about making friends... as for marriage, not everyone is called to be married, or single... let your prayers about that be for your will to yield to His. Fight loneliness by reaching out to other lonely folks. I will pray for you, too.
Blabby

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Dear Blabby;
My parents hate the boy I like, no, love. Just because he is 6 years older than me. I am a very mature 13-year old. What can I do to make them like him?
A Young Woman In Love

Dear Young;
I addressed you as "Young" because you are! Your parents probably don't "hate" the apple of your eye as much as they love and hope to protect you. The object of your affection is a legal adult and should have more sense than courting a girl your age. But if your feelings for him are genuine, you will wisely back off and wait until you are more right for him.
Blabby

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Dear Blabby;
I am recently widowed and must go to work to support myself and two children There is an opening at my church for a secretary, but I am nervous about applying because I'm afraid they will just hire me out of pity and regret the choice after they discover I am rusty on my office skills.
Timid in Tacoma

Dear Timid;
So you've got rust on your office skills, eh? Don't worry about it... a few drops of elbow grease will smooth them out in no time. And so what if they hire you out of love or pity or even if they hire you because they like your hair style. Who cares? They're getting a bargain! Sweetie, just the fact you are concerned tells me you'll be the very best kind of employee. If I could hire anyone for anything, it would be someone like you!
Blabby

Our Readers Write...

Note From Iona: I had a giant mishap transferring to Netscape 6... I lost my mail! So if you wrote and your letter isn't here, it's probably lost forever...:-(

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Dear Iona,

Congratulations on a very sharp site! You may find the following sites of interest to you, especially our Clouds Poetry Contest with a November 26 deadline offering Christian books as prizes. Here they are:

Head in the Clouds
Clouds Poetry Contest!
http://rhyme.cjb.net

Forthright Magazine
Straight to the Cross
http://forthright.org

Christians Only
Living simply and joyfully
http://christians-only.com

Blessings!

Randal Matheny
Sao Jose dos Campos (SP) Brasil

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Dear Sister in the Lord:

What a blessing to come upon your website: I would like to submit some poetry and special writings for consideration on your site. I truly appreciate your time and consideration. Thank you and God bless you.
Carol Jackson

You can see carol's wonderful work here.

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Greetings Iona, WOW, a degree in theology that is wonderful, and obviously the Father has more plans for you! I would like to meet you in person. You always inspire me.

I am sending a poem for Spirit Gardens. It has been published and I own the copyright. In fact ,I have several which you might be interested in.So here it goes.

REFLECTIONS IN THE WATER

As peace is to serenity;
An image into the Living water
brings eternity.

In faith,
Janet

Janet, dear one, Spirit Gardens doesn't take submissions, so I am placing it here... It is lovely!

iona

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three wise women... This is cute, but there is still a message I found as I laughed....

We, as women, can do all the right things and be so helpful (what man sees). But we must remember that God looks at our hearts and hears everything we say.... Let's be careful not to cancel our good works out with bad intentions and sarcastic remarks.....

Deb
SALT Ministries, Inc.

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I just wanted to thank you for your effort and the untold hours of work you put in on this webzine. It has blessed greatly!
Betty Jenson

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