tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post3451737001585968344..comments2024-02-13T08:31:03.541-08:00Comments on Terri Tiffany: Writing Stories You Remember: Are you making a difference?Terri Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-86790369291697981192011-12-04T00:39:48.668-08:002011-12-04T00:39:48.668-08:00I'm new to your blog and enjoying the reading ...I'm new to your blog and enjoying the reading very much. This post especially struck me because, after my divorce in 1998, when I was wayward and in dire need of gainful employment, God put someone in my life who helped change me forever. An under-qualified stay-at-home mom, I found myself sitting in the office of a big law firm interviewing for a position that was totally beyond me, skill-wise. Lo and behold, they hired me. Twelve years later and I'm still there. I've grown closer to the Lord in those years, thanks to my friend and mentor who was there waiting for me. God led me to that place, without a doubt. It amazes me still how wonderful He truly is.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />ChristaChristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289350670765652106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-89212948495488529572011-11-22T06:59:05.202-08:002011-11-22T06:59:05.202-08:00"I still regret those lost years. But I’m tha..."I still regret those lost years. But I’m thankful for the found ones."<br /><br />Those "found" years... ummm, ummm, ummm. Now those are preaching words, sister. I was thinking about this very thing this week as I encountered a very lost soul on a seeming road to nowhere. <br /><br />But then she asked a question, and the dialogue was open. Oh the places we stand and the words we speak! Help me to stand and speak them well, Lord. <br /><br />I want nothing more than to point others back to Jesus. This will be enough for me.<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving, friend.<br /><br />peace~elaineelaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-87322077551310314412011-11-16T09:59:26.948-08:002011-11-16T09:59:26.948-08:00beautiful story, terri! that's one thing i tr...beautiful story, terri! that's one thing i truly believe - people are watching us and we need to act as the savior would. we never know how it might impact someone.Amie Borsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303337229388844182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-8235388278835946172011-11-13T16:37:05.227-08:002011-11-13T16:37:05.227-08:00I would say that my Grandfather has mean the most ...I would say that my Grandfather has mean the most to me. He's always encouraged me. He's always pushed the fact that he thinks I can do better. He's also always been there for me. We live on different continents and have since I was 8, but he's always been there for me and even now at 91 he's still there for me. :)Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-54810004755273621352011-11-13T13:21:34.785-08:002011-11-13T13:21:34.785-08:00Hi Terri -
As a young teenager, my parents took m...Hi Terri -<br /><br />As a young teenager, my parents took me to Youth Rallies and other meetings. I'm so grateful for those experiences because they created a hunger in me for more of the Lord.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-66098670778090079342011-11-13T08:59:33.510-08:002011-11-13T08:59:33.510-08:00Such a powerful reminder here of the power one per...Such a powerful reminder here of the power one person can have. I'm thinking those lost years weren't really lost, but helped form the foundation for your faith today.<br /><br />My brother Mark is currently having the most profound impact on my life through example and love.Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-51462940446732303122011-11-12T09:49:40.884-08:002011-11-12T09:49:40.884-08:00what a question this one is, and I sure wish I cou...what a question this one is, and I sure wish I could answer it with one person but instead it'd be this long list, both "good and bad" who have impacted me.<br /><br />Have missed your blog - have missed so many blogs, especially lately.<br /><br />I will tell you this - every week since I returned from texas I have been sending, and will send, my father's pastor, when he asked if he could pray fro me, a card that reads: "are you still praying for me? well, keep trying because it isn't working yet..." or some variation of that ... wonder what he'll make of that? But, it's always nice to have someone thinking of you and pulling for you. <br /><br />smiling warmly.Kathryn Magendiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863595228298349863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-49855769502514175052011-11-12T07:29:44.561-08:002011-11-12T07:29:44.561-08:00I had a friend from our church who invited me to s...I had a friend from our church who invited me to sing in the folk group, like back in the 70's. Then another friend invited me to her prayer group. That really took off for me. Before you know it, I was neck deep in my faith. I lost it somehow during those 20-29 years of age. I am still being impacted by invites from people, and it is getting better all the time. I call it, the Divine Conspiracy! God knows what He is doing alright!Ginnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10576022783071536981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-33616811809850936492011-11-11T12:55:21.240-08:002011-11-11T12:55:21.240-08:00Wow, great testimony!
My hubby and I grew up Cath...Wow, great testimony!<br /><br />My hubby and I grew up Catholic and even married in the Catholic church but we weren't even good Catholics-- ECers (Church on Easter and Christmas only)<br />Then my hubby's brother became "born again" and through a "chance of fate" we ended up moving back to live closer to him. He invited us to a Bible study in his home and that was the first time me and the hubby started discussing our faith more seriously.Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-24371701796169418532011-11-11T12:52:13.600-08:002011-11-11T12:52:13.600-08:00I would have to give it up to my husband for impac...I would have to give it up to my husband for impacting my personal walk with the LORD. He gave me time to discover Jesus, myself, held me steady when I was confused and cheered me on in my own ministries. I know you'll fall in love with the Texans, I sure have.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05758737470750841665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-16951924474962021152011-11-11T09:48:14.440-08:002011-11-11T09:48:14.440-08:00What a great story. I'm hoping that the same ...What a great story. I'm hoping that the same thing will happen to some dear people I know that are in a very similar situation. You have given me some extra hope today. Thank you.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-87153712604312335092011-11-10T20:30:07.332-08:002011-11-10T20:30:07.332-08:00Terri, I am giving you The Tell Me About Yourself ...Terri, I am giving you The Tell Me About Yourself Blog Award!<br /><br />You can read all about it in my post on Thursday, November 17. Don’t worry, if you don’t have time to participate, that’s A-OK with me, but if you’d like to participate, here are the rules:<br /><br />Thank the person who awarded you, blog about it, list seven things about yourself, and list 15 other blogs you would like to pass the award on to.<br /><br />Blessings!Cheryl Linn Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18304465472148231422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-81197214153636271222011-11-10T14:00:26.157-08:002011-11-10T14:00:26.157-08:00I love this post Terri. There's so many people...I love this post Terri. There's so many people who impacted me...the one who comes to mind right now is Carl....He loved me when I couldn't love myself. I've learned there's awesome people everywhere.....can't wait to hear about those you're going to meet in TexasNikki (Sarah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13731200601840020130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-71644251234909883302011-11-09T19:59:19.933-08:002011-11-09T19:59:19.933-08:00I would have to say my older sister Marilyn who in...I would have to say my older sister Marilyn who invited me to help her teach Sunday School and VBS at the First Baptist Church in my small hometown- I was a teenager then and I believed in God but did not know Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Savior. But I got to know Him there and it has changed my life forever - the best decision I ever made. Thank you sister:-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11633709570508990103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-72432982891793218402011-11-09T12:08:19.585-08:002011-11-09T12:08:19.585-08:00What a beautiful conversion story!
I was born int...What a beautiful conversion story!<br /><br />I was born into a religious family. But it wasn't until I was truly converted myself that I appreciated all that I had. Over the years I've seen how God has guided me and my husband and I marvel at His mercy and kindness. <br /><br />Thanks for the wonderful post!Kathi Oram Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11959149321213743448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-27090011123343869862011-11-09T08:32:27.214-08:002011-11-09T08:32:27.214-08:00I think the person who's impacted me the most ...I think the person who's impacted me the most is my husband. I wouldn't be the person I am today - reaching toward my dreams of publication - if I hadn't married him. He's helped me mellow out too. :) Great post!Stacy Henriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03303383087338174942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-43475046706887672872011-11-09T06:39:07.269-08:002011-11-09T06:39:07.269-08:00Oh my Terri!!! WOW. I had no clue. What an interes...Oh my Terri!!! WOW. I had no clue. What an interesting story and thank goodness you and your hubs had similar backgrounds. lol<br />There have been lots of people who touched my life in different ways. And when I think of them, there's usually a word that comes to mind, like Love or Passion.<br />Thank you for your sweet comment on my blog today. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-77121544497828311492011-11-08T20:16:42.293-08:002011-11-08T20:16:42.293-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Rahul Bhatiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690287853990880735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-36011080788058013292011-11-08T20:06:57.129-08:002011-11-08T20:06:57.129-08:00A lovely read!Some people surely bring about posit...A lovely read!Some people surely bring about positive changes in our lives and we should consider ourselves fortunate when destiny brings them to our doorstepRahul Bhatiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690287853990880735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-60819083423864268692011-11-08T09:52:01.943-08:002011-11-08T09:52:01.943-08:00Thanks for sharing.
I love how you share your reg...Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />I love how you share your regret, but also your thankfulness. That's what we all need to do.<br /><br />Blessings!Cheryl Linn Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18304465472148231422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-79493642247103699502011-11-08T09:09:16.619-08:002011-11-08T09:09:16.619-08:00I think my Mom has impacted me the most. My husban...I think my Mom has impacted me the most. My husband has helped me grow a lot too. I like what you said about being thankful for the "found ones". That's a good way to look at it. Our pastor's wife said that you needn't regret your lost or wayward years; they placed you where you are now.Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-42069337030026170342011-11-08T08:41:18.991-08:002011-11-08T08:41:18.991-08:00Wow, what an awesome testimony, Terri!!! The Lord ...Wow, what an awesome testimony, Terri!!! The Lord has laid a couple people on my heart to reach out to, so hearing your experience inspires me to keep at it. :)Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-1719617671271654782011-11-08T07:51:51.537-08:002011-11-08T07:51:51.537-08:00Several people have impacted my life: my grandmoth...Several people have impacted my life: my grandmother, my parents and my Spiritual master have all inculcated in me a belief in religion and faith in God/Supreme power.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-81517556303224848392011-11-08T06:15:35.380-08:002011-11-08T06:15:35.380-08:00I was never 'in' the church as a child, an...I was never 'in' the church as a child, and didn't come to know the Lord until I was almost 27. Several people had a part in leading me there, but one was my ex-husband. He was saved about a year or so earlier, and started taking our daughter to Awanas....I can still remember helping her learn John 3:16. Six months later I asked Jesus to forgive me of my sins and take control of my life. Two weeks later, my husband, Brian, did the same. That was way back in 1985.Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04798124104168438303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-34810171669997013222011-11-08T05:13:59.458-08:002011-11-08T05:13:59.458-08:00Don't we all have people who've impacted u...Don't we all have people who've impacted us along the way. Either by encouragement that help us take the first step or by hurtful statements that empower us with the attitude, "I'll show them!" We never seem to forget them, do we?<br /><br />Happy to hear you're meeting a lot of new people.Susan Rouxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01811139850899265798noreply@blogger.com