Comments on: The Words We Say http://raisingolives.com/2009/10/the-words-we-say/ Large Family Homeschooling Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:01:43 +0000 hourly 1 By: Henny http://raisingolives.com/2009/10/the-words-we-say/comment-page-1/#comment-4972 Henny Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:19:19 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=4561#comment-4972 that was so beautiful! i love this post! that was so beautiful! i love this post!

]]> By: Raising Olives http://raisingolives.com/2009/10/the-words-we-say/comment-page-1/#comment-4910 Raising Olives Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:14:49 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=4561#comment-4910 Thoughtless words can be very damaging and hurtful to people. I believe that is one of the reasons that the Bible has so much to say on what we should say. Thoughtless words can be very damaging and hurtful to people. I believe that is one of the reasons that the Bible has so much to say on what we should say.

]]> By: beka http://raisingolives.com/2009/10/the-words-we-say/comment-page-1/#comment-4905 beka Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:49:41 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=4561#comment-4905 Please also realize how thoughtless words hurt those who do not have these blessings of children but have other blessings and love those blessings. My husband and I have not decided at this time to have children and are often hurt by those that speak unkind words to us because we are blessed by God in ways other than children. I particularly am looked down upon because of not choosing the path of motherhood. I love my friends that have chosen to become mothers....and I love their children. Please also realize how thoughtless words hurt those who do not have these blessings of children but have other blessings and love those blessings. My husband and I have not decided at this time to have children and are often hurt by those that speak unkind words to us because we are blessed by God in ways other than children. I particularly am looked down upon because of not choosing the path of motherhood. I love my friends that have chosen to become mothers….and I love their children.

]]> By: Raising Olives http://raisingolives.com/2009/10/the-words-we-say/comment-page-1/#comment-4880 Raising Olives Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:48:57 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=4561#comment-4880 Grace and peace to you Jenn V. God uses EVERYTHING for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. It's funny, but I did not intend for this post to be about having children. It just so happens that my two examples center on that. I really desire that Christians would think about every word they say being a reflection on Christ's name. I think that our world would be a much more lovely place! Grace and peace to you Jenn V. God uses EVERYTHING for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.

It’s funny, but I did not intend for this post to be about having children. It just so happens that my two examples center on that. I really desire that Christians would think about every word they say being a reflection on Christ’s name. I think that our world would be a much more lovely place!

]]> By: Jenn V http://raisingolives.com/2009/10/the-words-we-say/comment-page-1/#comment-4865 Jenn V Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:52:14 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=4561#comment-4865 Unfortunately, we cannot have any more children because I lacked faith and convinced my husband to have a vasectomy. If I could turn back time, I would! But now I share my convictions with others, and one of my friends has decided to trust God and have another child, despite her reservations. Our words can break down, or they can build up. Unfortunately, we cannot have any more children because I lacked faith and convinced my husband to have a vasectomy. If I could turn back time, I would! But now I share my convictions with others, and one of my friends has decided to trust God and have another child, despite her reservations. Our words can break down, or they can build up.

]]> By: Raising Olives http://raisingolives.com/2009/10/the-words-we-say/comment-page-1/#comment-4836 Raising Olives Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:08:34 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=4561#comment-4836 Yes, it is sad. Most of the time, I do not think that people think about the connotations of what they are saying. Yes, it is sad. Most of the time, I do not think that people think about the connotations of what they are saying.

]]> By: Bonnie Baker http://raisingolives.com/2009/10/the-words-we-say/comment-page-1/#comment-4828 Bonnie Baker Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:28:40 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=4561#comment-4828 It always makes me cringe when I hear comments like that. How do you tell someone that you actually enjoy ALL of your children without making them feel guilty for not? I can't imagine spending every day so frustrated with my children that it would stop me from having another. It seems to sad to me. But how do you say that sweetly? Of course I would omit the last bit. I really do enjoy my precious blessings so much I just can't imagine how some people don't. It always makes me cringe when I hear comments like that. How do you tell someone that you actually enjoy ALL of your children without making them feel guilty for not? I can’t imagine spending every day so frustrated with my children that it would stop me from having another. It seems to sad to me. But how do you say that sweetly? Of course I would omit the last bit. I really do enjoy my precious blessings so much I just can’t imagine how some people don’t.

]]> By: Deb http://raisingolives.com/2009/10/the-words-we-say/comment-page-1/#comment-4827 Deb Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:45:48 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=4561#comment-4827 Thank you so much for this reminder. Makes me remember Grandma's stand by statement "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything." Btw, I think it's lovely that you have so many blessings :) Stumbled on your blog from the Inadvertent Farmer's blog. Peace, Deb Thank you so much for this reminder. Makes me remember Grandma’s stand by statement “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything.”

Btw, I think it’s lovely that you have so many blessings :)

Stumbled on your blog from the Inadvertent Farmer’s blog.

Peace,
Deb

]]> By: Kimarie http://raisingolives.com/2009/10/the-words-we-say/comment-page-1/#comment-4785 Kimarie Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:53:27 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=4561#comment-4785 This is so true, Kimberly! Reminds me of the little saying I've heard, "Make your words sweet, for you may have to eat them." :-) We, too, always mention that God calls children blessings, and who would want to turn down more blessings from God? This is so true, Kimberly! Reminds me of the little saying I’ve heard, “Make your words sweet, for you may have to eat them.” :-) We, too, always mention that God calls children blessings, and who would want to turn down more blessings from God?

]]> By: Smockity Frocks http://raisingolives.com/2009/10/the-words-we-say/comment-page-1/#comment-4773 Smockity Frocks Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:20:48 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=4561#comment-4773 Thank you so much for these encouraging words, Kimberly! "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver." Thank you so much for these encouraging words, Kimberly!

“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.”

]]> By: Raising Olives http://raisingolives.com/2009/10/the-words-we-say/comment-page-1/#comment-4769 Raising Olives Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:25:00 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=4561#comment-4769 I think that people like the seeming anonymity of being online and think less about the consequences of what they say. I think that people like the seeming anonymity of being online and think less about the consequences of what they say.

]]> By: Raising Olives http://raisingolives.com/2009/10/the-words-we-say/comment-page-1/#comment-4768 Raising Olives Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:18:43 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=4561#comment-4768 Thanks for your encouragement. I hope that you are feeling better and enjoying those babies!!!!!!! I'm not jealous, nope not me. :) Thanks for your encouragement. I hope that you are feeling better and enjoying those babies!!!!!!! I’m not jealous, nope not me. :)

]]> By: Raising Olives http://raisingolives.com/2009/10/the-words-we-say/comment-page-1/#comment-4766 Raising Olives Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:15:48 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=4561#comment-4766 Thanks Jenny! Thanks Jenny!

]]> By: Young Wife http://raisingolives.com/2009/10/the-words-we-say/comment-page-1/#comment-4759 Young Wife Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:24:09 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=4561#comment-4759 Thank you for this post. I've been feeling a little discouraged lately by all the negative, critical comments on Facebook and other blogs. I just don't understand why people are so mean online. Ephesians 4:32 keeps running through my mind. Thank you for this post. I’ve been feeling a little discouraged lately by all the negative, critical comments on Facebook and other blogs. I just don’t understand why people are so mean online. Ephesians 4:32 keeps running through my mind.

]]> By: Heather http://raisingolives.com/2009/10/the-words-we-say/comment-page-1/#comment-4758 Heather Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:04:09 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=4561#comment-4758 well said. well said.

]]> By: Nikki http://raisingolives.com/2009/10/the-words-we-say/comment-page-1/#comment-4754 Nikki Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:47:31 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=4561#comment-4754 What a beautiful way to share! I have been receiving a lot of looks and comments lately. :P I love your blog so much Kimberly. I could seriously get lost in it for hours. I have had on several occasions multiple pages up from your blog learning about being a better mother, organization tips (which I LOVE), inspiration. Thanks for what you do. :) What a beautiful way to share! I have been receiving a lot of looks and comments lately. :P

I love your blog so much Kimberly. I could seriously get lost in it for hours. I have had on several occasions multiple pages up from your blog learning about being a better mother, organization tips (which I LOVE), inspiration.

Thanks for what you do. :)

]]> By: Gapgirl http://raisingolives.com/2009/10/the-words-we-say/comment-page-1/#comment-4742 Gapgirl Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:30:23 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=4561#comment-4742 AMEN!!! Thank you for this wonderful post! XoxoGapGirl AMEN!!! Thank you for this wonderful post!
XoxoGapGirl

]]> By: Jenny http://raisingolives.com/2009/10/the-words-we-say/comment-page-1/#comment-4741 Jenny Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:47:10 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=4561#comment-4741 Hi Kimberly- I don't know if you like to "do" the blog awards, but I just love your honesty and thought you would be perfect for this award! Come visit me and see what you've won! www.zachsgang.blogspot.com Hi Kimberly- I don’t know if you like to “do” the blog awards, but I just love your honesty and thought you would be perfect for this award! Come visit me and see what you’ve won! http://www.zachsgang.blogspot.com

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