Comments on: The tide pools of our lives

By: Lisa Staley

Lisa Staley — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 02:06:34 +0000

This is a wonderful meditation, Gwen. I will keep your imaginative comparison in my mind and heart from now on, whether I’m exposed to the harsh elements or being revived by God’s Spirit. Thank you!

By: Wilma Shank

Wilma Shank — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 20:57:19 +0000

Thanks, Gwen, for your vivid, lived image that parallels our human experiences. Blessings, Wilma S.

By: Ethel Umble

Ethel Umble — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 04:17:21 +0000

Thank you again, Goshen College and all the contributors, for providing so many of us with these daily meditations. Each one gave us a new insight into the meaning of the accompanying Scripture. I will be glad to receive those coming during the Lenten season.

By: Diana Thomas

Diana Thomas — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 01:10:05 +0000

thanks for another great inspirational Advent. I really enjoy the variety and insight! Blessings to all for a delightful new year.

By: Leland Eyres

Leland Eyres — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 12:14:18 +0000

Tide pools and grace. What a remarkable use of words to bring truth to our lives. Thank you to those who have written these Advent Devotions of 2012 and those of previous years. You bless the name of Goshen College and mostly, the name of our Lord, with these words. “In the beginning was the word………….

By: Tony Walsh, Natiuonal University of Ireland, Maynooth, Co Kildare

Tony Walsh, Natiuonal University of Ireland, Maynooth, Co Kildare — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 12:01:08 +0000

To all involved in the Advent Devotions at Goshen, thanks again for sharing from the rich storehouse of your experience and wishing you all…and the community of readers… a very happy, peaceful and blessed New Year.
Tony

By: Dr John Webb

Dr John Webb — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 06:56:20 +0000

Thank you again for the thoughtful insights around Advent. It is refreshing to read the various thoughts.

Blessings,

By: Jim Brenneman, GC President

Jim Brenneman, GC President — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 01:39:13 +0000

Thank you, Gwen. Your vivid imagery reminded me of the poem “The Tide Will Surely Win,” as it always seems to. What assurance! Merry Christmas to you.

By: Helen L. & Samuel J Lapp

Helen L. & Samuel J Lapp — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 19:38:44 +0000

Thank you for taking us to the ocean and beyond, Gwen. We have read these “ponderings” each day (- no “pondings” – so grateful for this) but more like the timely snow flakes flying last evening – adding a few hours of white to the darkness of December – these meditations will linger longer.

By: Liz Lehman

Liz Lehman — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 17:14:06 +0000

It was very ispiring each morning after I had my private devtional to come and read this yet. I wish you all a healthy 2013 year and will be looking forward to next year’s readings. God blessings to all of you!!