tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318245630918980101.post4640251803438011813..comments2023-11-08T22:57:40.237-05:00Comments on OUT OF THE BOX: His Purpose Will PrevailBilly Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13739420756402743057noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318245630918980101.post-55617866520539737972009-09-11T13:29:16.444-04:002009-09-11T13:29:16.444-04:00LOL!!!! Joe, you can get into mischief and Bil...LOL!!!! Joe, you can get into mischief and Billy will get blamed!<br /><br />Same old Billy!!!!<br /><br />I need a laughing Icon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318245630918980101.post-15690435945804281972009-09-11T11:01:42.128-04:002009-09-11T11:01:42.128-04:00Hey, Joseph. If you notice, Linda said, "You ...Hey, Joseph. If you notice, Linda said, "You look just like Billy" and followed it up very quickly with "I am praying for you." <br /><br />BillyBilly Longhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13739420756402743057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318245630918980101.post-70287277211625705712009-09-11T09:01:32.973-04:002009-09-11T09:01:32.973-04:00thanks Linda, I take that as a complement. Billy a...thanks Linda, I take that as a complement. Billy and I are good friends. <br /><br />Your words are very encouraging! Thanks.Joseph Holbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14444064378832759436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318245630918980101.post-71091872563032111022009-09-11T08:54:07.453-04:002009-09-11T08:54:07.453-04:00Joe, you look just like Billy from your picture!
...Joe, you look just like Billy from your picture!<br /><br />I am praying for you. I don't know your situation and don't really need to know. <br /><br />I see you casting your net upon the waters in a storm, the ship tossing to and fro. You think, "Oh Lord, why am I here. It is dark and stormy." You pull up the net,expecting nothing. Lo and behold, it is full of fish! <br /><br />Nothing you have done is for naught. When it seems the darkest is when the blessings and direction will come!Linda B.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318245630918980101.post-48199331146010728872009-09-04T19:23:38.234-04:002009-09-04T19:23:38.234-04:00As always, this is an excellent exhortation and so...As always, this is an excellent exhortation and source of encouragement. Iwill pray for those so close to thinking they want to give up. The best is yet to come. Come quickly, Lord Jesus,Yeshua Amoshiac.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01208277101344588718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318245630918980101.post-84618633790879780962009-09-04T15:06:04.363-04:002009-09-04T15:06:04.363-04:00Joseph, I came to know Nathan because he knew Haro...Joseph, I came to know Nathan because he knew Harold Meaux up in Ohio. Nathan is in the Columbia SC area now.Billy Longhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13739420756402743057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318245630918980101.post-61366029784294699742009-09-04T08:47:15.517-04:002009-09-04T08:47:15.517-04:00Nathan: are you Billy's oldest son? I seem to ...Nathan: are you Billy's oldest son? I seem to remember your name.<br /><br />I am also battling with thoughts of throwing in the towel, after 25 years as a "pastor" and "missionary". Life is a huge test ... <br /><br />I will be praying for you Nathan... don't give up. Please pray for me also. <br /><br />If you want to email me privately, my email is josenmiami@yahoo.com<br /><br />Quote of the day:<i> "life is good, even when it sucks"</i> --me.Joseph Holbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14444064378832759436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318245630918980101.post-17034842492272610712009-09-03T23:04:48.553-04:002009-09-03T23:04:48.553-04:00I would encourage anyone reading these comments to...I would encourage anyone reading these comments to pray for Nathan who has shared his pain in the comment just above this one. It sounds like he needs to know there are people who will be standing with him in faith and prayer.Billy Longhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13739420756402743057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318245630918980101.post-28745881614646501082009-09-03T15:36:35.893-04:002009-09-03T15:36:35.893-04:00thank you once again for your words. I have been b...thank you once again for your words. I have been battling throwing in the towel for good with my faith and life, but your words are not only encouraging but truth. I feel rejected in the present but having purpose on the whole. I must remember He is still here.Natehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09010260564687088585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318245630918980101.post-60847098718840531572009-09-03T06:03:53.312-04:002009-09-03T06:03:53.312-04:00There were times when I did not know if I were lik...There were times when I did not know if I were like job, who was a good man experiencing trials for mysterious reasons, or like Jonah, who was being disciplined for his sin. Then I realized that the answer for both men is the same: Surrender, obedience, and faith. A humble surrender to our Lord is the answer whether we are the perfect child or the disciplined child.Billy Longhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13739420756402743057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318245630918980101.post-72799215247144661492009-09-02T22:33:04.031-04:002009-09-02T22:33:04.031-04:00what if you are getting stripped and pruned at the...what if you are getting stripped and pruned at the same time? not to mention taken apart?Joseph Holbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14444064378832759436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318245630918980101.post-54649715579031445432009-09-02T22:14:49.140-04:002009-09-02T22:14:49.140-04:00I related to the part about when we don't know...I related to the part about when we don't know if we are being stripped or pruned...etc. This is a great article! I often lose sight of His will and purpose for not only myself but the world as well. It is such a vast world and to lose sight and focus is easy to do with constant distraction surrounding us everyday. God isn't hiding Himself. We are hiding Him.aricalonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369987314507021367noreply@blogger.com