tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874497528699043469.post7839163443225001089..comments2023-05-19T20:17:17.348+10:00Comments on Beacons of the Past: Peace in the Midst of Darkness and Turmoil - 9/11Sarah C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16600009434792001626noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874497528699043469.post-62189685230539039522011-09-23T00:12:15.424+10:002011-09-23T00:12:15.424+10:00Dear April,
Yes, it was a very difficult time. I ...Dear April, <br />Yes, it was a very difficult time. I was only about 13 then, still learning a lot of things about life. I think one grows up a bit more when you see such things. The Lord is faithful, though. <br /><br />Thank you very much for your encouragement, April. I'm glad you like my blog. History for me is a great love. It is His Story so why wouldn't we love it:D! <br /><br />Actually, I'm majoring in history in my university studies (that's why my posts are bit sporadic:). Right now I'm studying Church History and writing an essay about Eusebius' account of the Great Persecution under Diocletian - very inspiring and challenging. <br /><br />Personally, history has been one of the major tools that the Lord has used to teach me more about Himself and about His ways. I never fail to marvel at His ways. <br />I pray I'd be able to share more of those treasures here with everyone. <br /><br />Love in Him, <br />SarahSarah C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16600009434792001626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874497528699043469.post-59092222240282579112011-09-22T21:10:32.737+10:002011-09-22T21:10:32.737+10:00Dear Sarah; I was still very young when all this h...Dear Sarah; I was still very young when all this happened. It was terrifying though. My family and I lived in Ohio at the time and we don't watch the news but a relative of ours called from NC and told us...we turned on the television and I remember our family being very upset all that evening. Your account was a blessing to me. <br />I really like your blog by the way. I did not know it was all about history...I love history! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874497528699043469.post-44552160099036142742011-09-13T10:14:33.276+10:002011-09-13T10:14:33.276+10:00Dear Maddy,
Thank you for your encouragement. Ye...Dear Maddy, <br /><br />Thank you for your encouragement. Yes, often in times of darkness we see His loving, providential Hand in special ways guiding and comforting us. <br /><br />Yes, looking forward to tomorrow!! <br />God Bless, <br />SarahSarah C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16600009434792001626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874497528699043469.post-390675421245720682011-09-13T08:17:49.609+10:002011-09-13T08:17:49.609+10:00Dear Sarah,
I was blessed and encouraged by this ...Dear Sarah,<br /><br />I was blessed and encouraged by this reminder that the Lord has all things in Hand. His plan is perfect, and beautiful. Praise Him!<br /><br />"O God the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle." (Psalm 140:7).<br /><br />Lord willing, see you tomorrow! That will be lovely :).<br /><br />God bless,<br /><br />MaddyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874497528699043469.post-52312253167410483422011-09-11T23:10:37.989+10:002011-09-11T23:10:37.989+10:00Dear Shaz,
I haven't heard this song before. ...Dear Shaz, <br />I haven't heard this song before. Its words are beautiful. I'll look it up some time.<br /><br />I'm glad you liked the Peace song. That lady who is singing, Manal Samir, is one of Egypt's most well-known Christian singers/songwriters both for children and adults. The Lord has really gifted her in this. <br /><br />Yes, yesterday (9/9)was a total unrest in Egypt. It's getting more serious. We feel the Church in Egypt is being more squeezed in. It's not easy at all. <br />In Aswan (the very famous tourist destination with the famous Ancient Egyptian Temples and Monuments), Christians have been beseiged. They are without food and in real extremity. Please remember them in your prayers. God is our comfort and peace. <br /><br />I'm glad that God is using your blog for blessing others.<br /> <br />Thank your for your encouragement. <br />God bless, <br />SarahSarah C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16600009434792001626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874497528699043469.post-19993391846457490632011-09-11T22:44:49.708+10:002011-09-11T22:44:49.708+10:00Sorry, there. I just made a mistake and had to del...Sorry, there. I just made a mistake and had to delete my comment:)<br /><br />Dearest Joy, <br />This Peace song has now been closely connected to that day in my mind. It brings back that comforting peace He gave us then and still does. <br /><br />yes, this song was also sung often during the Revolution in Egypt and still does. In fact, they've written another version specifically directed to Egypt. We really need the Peace that He alone can give. <br /><br />Love, <br />SarahSarah C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16600009434792001626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874497528699043469.post-68455210135478302372011-09-11T17:11:21.556+10:002011-09-11T17:11:21.556+10:00" Peace, peace prefect peace,
Coming down fro..." Peace, peace prefect peace,<br />Coming down from the Father above,<br />Flow over my spirit for ever I pray,<br />In fathomless billows of love"<br /> - that is another song I know Sarah, and find great comfort singing it in times of sorrow and stress.<br />I listened to your clip is has a lovely lilting tune the lady who sings it is very beautiful in rendition and looks.<br />The date was not a day of any special event for me - but was rung up by sister about 10am telling me to put the TV on and watched the horror unfold and so it too became a day of prayer - which we need to maintain in the face of all this even now for the middle east and also US. Much unrest at present in Egypt and so we pray on,<br />Blessings dear Sarah and thanks so much for popping over to my blog. I am encouraged by the Christian friends I have made through blogging and write to a few of them now, God is good, praise Him for His many mercies.<br />Shaz.xxShaz in Oz.CalligraphyCardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18050100007497130952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874497528699043469.post-5785938121636114332011-09-11T14:42:24.846+10:002011-09-11T14:42:24.846+10:00Dearest Sarah,
I remember that day well, though I ...Dearest Sarah,<br />I remember that day well, though I was quite young... the tears, the sadness and the horror, but I also remember the love and comfort of the Lord, and that meeting was just amazing! <br /><br />I love this hymn... "Peace"... whenever I hear it I always remember that day. Wasn't that hymn also sung often in the house-churches and meetings of the Christians in Egypt during this year's Revolution? <br />Thank You, Lord, for Your peace... that even in this world of pain and darkness, You have given us your presence, You are walking with us!<br /><br />Thanks for that post, Sarah.<br />In His love and peace,<br />~JoyJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14392427700183064027noreply@blogger.com