tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354279212912469509.post9126259271954936029..comments2023-12-12T20:14:06.929+00:00Comments on Are we nearly there yet? : The HealerHelenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05559604728716256864noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354279212912469509.post-72003877135977466572013-02-17T18:09:33.935+00:002013-02-17T18:09:33.935+00:00Helen, this is awesome! You capture the woman'...Helen, this is awesome! You capture the woman's feelings, and brought me into the scene.<br /><br />How awesome to be able to touch Jesus, and to receive healing! The woman was desperate, but not too desperate or hopeless for God to heal her. This is an awesome sermon!Pastor Sherryhttp://www.reachforthesummit.org/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354279212912469509.post-71117540856793617172013-02-12T14:12:28.218+00:002013-02-12T14:12:28.218+00:00Thanks for reading and taking the trouble to post ...Thanks for reading and taking the trouble to post such an encouraging comment. Thank you Eva. Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05559604728716256864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354279212912469509.post-16483919463100077312013-02-06T02:35:07.562+00:002013-02-06T02:35:07.562+00:00Hi Helen: I love the title The Healer. Jesus tru...Hi Helen: I love the title The Healer. Jesus truly touches lives daily TODAY. I love the way you described the woman that many of us have read about so many times. You truly brought her to us today. Jesus always gives MORE than we can imagine or even ask for. If only we were as in awe daily as she was when Jesus looked at her. Jesus is looking at us daily with such love and compassion and wants us to come and let him heal, come let him save us. Thanks Helen.Evahttp://www.jesusrx.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354279212912469509.post-88516079831461985302013-02-05T20:19:17.432+00:002013-02-05T20:19:17.432+00:00Thank you for your generous comments; especially a...Thank you for your generous comments; especially as you've thought deeply about this lady too. I love your version. It really helps me to grasp these stories in the Bible if I imagine myself there. There's always something new.<br />Thank you for visiting. Come again!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05559604728716256864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354279212912469509.post-34596472512070536032013-02-04T08:52:10.892+00:002013-02-04T08:52:10.892+00:00I was warned by Ben to bring tissues. He was right...I was warned by Ben to bring tissues. He was right.<br />Thank you for this. Most beautiful. I find telling their story like this helps bring the people of the Bible to life for us. We become almost immune to the power of their message because we have heard it so often. You have helped us stop and listen afresh and discover the Saviour anew in this woman's story.<br />I called her Hannah in my version, and linked her with the prostitute, if you care to visit: http://wonderingpreacher.wordpress.com/2012/01/29/tears-grace-and-an-alabaster-jar/<br />I love your blog title and tagline.<br />Blessings,<br />IanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354279212912469509.post-80236244338890654752013-02-03T19:01:44.549+00:002013-02-03T19:01:44.549+00:00Thank you Maria! I think God ran with it, really. ...Thank you Maria! I think God ran with it, really. May He do that more and more! <br />Thanks for finding me. I was honoured that Ben linked us up. Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05559604728716256864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354279212912469509.post-4108165095034614742013-02-03T19:00:39.158+00:002013-02-03T19:00:39.158+00:00Thank you for your generosity in coming to read an...Thank you for your generosity in coming to read and comment. Thank you. Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05559604728716256864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354279212912469509.post-87058176643600618082013-02-03T18:59:41.371+00:002013-02-03T18:59:41.371+00:00Thank you! Thank you. I'm not sure that I had ...Thank you! Thank you. I'm not sure that I had much to do with this post really. It just sort of came. <br />I know what you mean about feeling closer. I guess that's what Family is about, hey? <br />Thanks again for your encouragement. Means a lot. <br /><br />Oh - definitely on for coffee (and cake) when that day comes!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05559604728716256864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354279212912469509.post-73073227509275788882013-02-03T18:22:59.544+00:002013-02-03T18:22:59.544+00:00Beautiful and genuine! You took God's Word and...Beautiful and genuine! You took God's Word and ran with it. I found it through Ben Nelson's blog post today. <br />Bless you!<br />Maria Tathamhttp://www.christianfantasyforwomen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354279212912469509.post-31065643994527009232013-02-03T15:33:54.461+00:002013-02-03T15:33:54.461+00:00Absolutely beautiful and brilliant! I echo Steven...Absolutely beautiful and brilliant! I echo Steven's response, as you have been given a gift! Blessings as you continue to share it. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354279212912469509.post-65748485400472892322013-02-02T23:21:03.127+00:002013-02-02T23:21:03.127+00:00Chills...are you a published writer? You should be...Chills...are you a published writer? You should be! I agree with the other comments that you have a gift here. A calling of helping the bible stories be fresh, breathtaking and impactful for readers...bringing God's word to life in a different, important way. You bless me Helen. You encourage me so much! You have no idea the blessing your comments are to me on my blog dear friend! We may be an ocean away, but I feel like I have a friend so close by. Wishing you warmer weather too and maybe one day I can visit you and we can chat over a warm drink!Dionnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12821061358820101065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354279212912469509.post-11155585601776056612013-02-01T16:03:03.214+00:002013-02-01T16:03:03.214+00:00Ben, thank you. Please feel free to use the post a...Ben, thank you. Please feel free to use the post as you wish. I'd be honoured. <br />Thanks for coming. I'll check out your site first chance I get. Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05559604728716256864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354279212912469509.post-63475235776605861282013-02-01T15:59:53.679+00:002013-02-01T15:59:53.679+00:00Hi Dixie, I got this one, but suspect it's not...Hi Dixie, I got this one, but suspect it's not the comment you mean. Thanks anyway for reading and taking the trouble. Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05559604728716256864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354279212912469509.post-83863115983844301692013-02-01T12:43:37.724+00:002013-02-01T12:43:37.724+00:00I have to echo Steven's words. This is so auth...I have to echo Steven's words. This is so authentic and tangible. It took my breath away. I blog about the words and life of Jesus. Do you mind if I reblog this on my sight? I have a handful of readers who would really be blessed by this, and would love to get to know you.<br /><br />I was completely drawn into the story by seeing Jesus from the woman's perspective.<br /><br />Thank you!<br /><br />oh - my blog is Another Red Letter Day - http://mrbnd.wordpress.com<br /><br />BenBen Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10936089200184182291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354279212912469509.post-23290160359467915362013-01-31T23:46:35.728+00:002013-01-31T23:46:35.728+00:00Helen, did you get my comment? I always have trou...Helen, did you get my comment? I always have trouble posting here for some reason..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01832923442320302040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354279212912469509.post-88704007658814997462013-01-31T19:50:18.546+00:002013-01-31T19:50:18.546+00:00Thank you Joy. Of course, of course you can do wit...Thank you Joy. Of course, of course you can do with it whatever you want! <br />I was feeling low this morning and I asked Him for words and this idea came to mind - it's not mine. <br />I heard (a little late, as ever!) about the book 'My One Word' and read a few weeks ago. Eventually I realised that for many, many reasons, my word for 2013 is 'Heal'. It's on my mind a lot. <br />Thank you so much for your kindness.<br /><br />Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05559604728716256864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354279212912469509.post-88961177933631595462013-01-31T19:43:37.601+00:002013-01-31T19:43:37.601+00:00Steven, I don't know what to say. Thank you fo...Steven, I don't know what to say. Thank you for your comments which have brought tears to my eyes. You've really lifted me today with your extravagant encouragement and it's made a huge difference to me. Really.<br />Feel free to share it whenever you like. It's for Him. <br />Thank you again.<br />Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05559604728716256864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354279212912469509.post-59325954093065751102013-01-31T15:44:57.615+00:002013-01-31T15:44:57.615+00:00This is awesome work, Helen. In its beautiful simp...This is awesome work, Helen. In its beautiful simplicity we observe Lectio Divina at its most sublime. This brilliant engagement with the text gives flesh and bones to the biblical narrative that makes us feel we are there too and free to inhabit the world laid bare before us.<br />I can only stand back in amazement and agreement with the words of Steven above. We are on holy ground here. This is too good not to share. May I join the queue in asking to share it too? Praise God for His great gifting to you that we are privileged to enjoy. Blessings :)xxJoy Lentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486637586238798088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354279212912469509.post-84734429464586455362013-01-31T15:13:04.407+00:002013-01-31T15:13:04.407+00:00This is one of the best posts I have ever read on ...This is one of the best posts I have ever read on any blog. This one blows me away. You are amazing! I am not kidding. You have crafted a story of Jesus' healing power by giving life and a voice to one of Jesus' miracle healings. You told one of his stories from the perspective of one of the people in the crowds. One of us.You put yourself in that girl. You gave life to words on a page. You put me and your readers in the crowd. We watched YOU encounter Jesus. We heard your heart, we felt your pain and your discouragement, we marveled at your courage in spite of the public ridicule you risked to find this man you never met before that day. You gave life and breath to the story. We heard your hope. We watched this story happen. You captured all five senses and conveyed them with your words. You have accomplished something I have been wanting to do for years--bring Bible stories like this to life. This story will bring great glory to God, Helen. Your account will sear the images and sounds and emotions of this story into the hearts and minds of everyone who reads it, whether they see that or admit it. You have shown us a rare gift God has given you--to capture the emotions and feelings of the people Jesus touched with His ministry. I want to share this with my readers. I will publish this next Tuesday, usually my heaviest visitor day for my blog. I want as many people as possible to read this. I am simply awed. Thank you so much for your writing gift and your desire to share it with me and with others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com