Handmaidens -Pen in Hand

March 16, 2001

Pen in Hand

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Just A Thought
By Staff Writer Sharon Barrett

Matthew 5:16 "In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."

I love this verse, we should never hide our lights under anything. We should shine forth all the time. I know we live in a world of wickedness and evil, but we do not have to be a part of it. We can be little lights for our "Father in Heaven." We can stay honest and true to him if we choose to do so.

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Dear Blabby

Dear Blabby;
What do you do with a husband who constantly and unfavorably compares your cooking to his mothers?
No Chef

Dear No Chef;
What do I do with him? Nothing, he's not mine... mine is thankful if there is a home cooked meal at all! But here's what you can do with him: 1. Suggest he invite his mom over to cook for you both. 2. Ask his mom for her cooking secrets although there are probably none. 3. Tell hubby his comments have so demoralized and hurt you that you've decided to give up cooking altogether and order all meals catered in.
Blabby

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Dear Blabby;
I saw Loretta Lynn on TV last night. She's 66 now and looks great, is full of energy and can sing almost anything from memory. I, too, am 66. My hair is almost white, I forget things, have achy joints and look my age. What's Loretta doing that I'm not?
Wrinkled in Wisconsin

Dear Wrinkled;
Well, for one thing, she's making a ton of money, has had several face lifts, has a hair dresser, trainer, etc. She has the motivation and the means, plus she's been blessed with good health (although she had some rough times in the past) and the genes to help her look that way. You can have any hair color you choose, and a face lift, too if you've got the bucks for it, and exercise will raise your energy level and loosen those joints... But so what? I'll bet there are many things about you which might make Loretta envious, too. We are uniquely special!
Blabby

Our Readers Write...

http://handmaidens.org/499/home.htm This story "The Old Fisherman", on your site was actually written by Mary Bartels Bray, an 86 year old lady from West Virginia. Please give her credit for this story written in 1965 published in Guideposts. As you may know, a lot of original material, written by somebody, of course, gets emailed around and then posted. Often, the author's name gets lost or removed and that just isn't fair to the author and his/her hard work. I hope I can count on you fixing this posting on your site so that she can get full credit for her great work. Thank you.

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Please Note;
I receive thousands of submissions for Handmaidens (which has moved to http://handmaidens.org ) and I always credit the author to the best of my available knowledge. Sometimes, however, I have no info on the author, however am always ready to provide proper credit or remove a piece at an author's request.

Before adding the credit, I will research to verify your statement, meanwhile I am publishing your letter to me in this Handmaidens issue in hopes of rectifying any errors on my part. Please know, I make no money on Handmaidens... I foot all expenses from my own pocket... Also know that I NEVER claim another's work as my own!
Many blessings and best regards,
iona

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My Dear Iona,
Again I want to thank you for honoring me with the privilege of being part of your wonderful outreach and ministry. The website is lovely and your painting is beautiful and touching!! God bless you my dear friend!
Warmly in Christ,
Susan

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Hello, My name is Yolanda Magee and I am a author who has just recently published my first novel. I would like to get more information on what I need to do to be featured in your webzine or on your site.The title of my book is called; Ida Caught by Grace

It is currently featured at Amazon.com and Cushcity.com. If you wish to view it.
Thank you for your time.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

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Dear Handmaidens,
I am so pleased I found this site! Going back through the archive, I find all sorts of material, enough for daily devotionals to last many months!
Suzette

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