Happy blog-day!Twelve months ago I entered the mysterious world of blogging, and published my first post.
I'd never read a blog, and had little idea what they were, but I knew I wanted to do more writing, and encourage women in their Christian walk, and voila! one morning I woke up and the thought was there in my head: I'll start a blog.
One year and 390 posts later, I've discovered that blogging is completely absorbing (ask my friends and family), great practice for writing, a wonderful opportunity to reflect on life, a constant motivation to read good books and listen to talks, and a fantastic way for you and me to encourage each other in our Christian lives. Thanks to all who read or comment: I feel like I know you, and I hope you're getting to know me!
I'd like to follow Nicole's example, and invite all of you, especially those of you who read regularly, but who may not have commented yet, to add a comment to this post and say "hi"! It's absolutely fine if you want to keep reading anonymously. But if you'd like to leave a comment, just click on the "... comments" at the end of this post.
I'd love to hear from you on my bloggy birthday! :-)
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27 comments:
Well, I am very happy to be the first to congratulate you. I have loved reading your blog, and been encouraged and challenged by your words on many occasions.
~ Sharon
Happy Bloggy Birthday. I've just started reading, but I'll comment anyway.
Yay Jean!
Thanks for ministering to us in this way.
Happy Blog Birthday...!
So blessed to be one of the recipient of 390 encouragements.
hello, happy blog birthday! You have a very encouraging blog - I am glad to have found it.
When I first came across your blog (a little less than a year ago now), I thought 'here's a kindred spirit' - and I was right!
Thanks for being my 'blogging buddy'. and encouraging me with your well-chosen, wise words.
Thanks, Jean. I learn a lot from your blog and find it helpful. Bill Weber
Congratulations on a year of blogging, Jean! I haven't been reading regularly for very long, but I love your blog. Thanks for sharing your life and your thoughts with us!
Larissa
Hi Jean,
Happy Bloggy birthday!
Thanks for all your encouraging posts- they are very much appreciated!
love B
Dear Jean,
Warm congratulations and heartfelt thanks for your beautiful ministry of encouragement - to be a godly wife and mother and to keep one's mind active (or maybe, to be more accurate in my case, reactivate a mind that has been somewhat dormant these last few years!!) and keep one's soul nourished.
"We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labour prompted by love and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ."
1 Thessalonians 1:3
Meredith
Hi Jean,
I think I found your blog via Gordon and am a regular lurker/reader. I've been challenged and encouraged by your words and give thanks to God for you and this ministry.
Robyn
Happy Bloggy Birthday!
Congratulations Jean! I have only began reading your blog in the past month or so and have really enjoyed your wisdom, thoughts and insight.
Here's to another year of happy blogging!
I'm no longer an anonymous reader, thanks for the great encouragement to fight the good fight.
You rock!
Love your work. Can't believe it is only a year. I always enjoy what you have to say. I like that it has such substance.
Happpy Birthday - wishing you many more to come.
love, Jennie
thanks for serving and encouraging us with the Word and seeking to apply it carefully. Happy blogoversary
You rock Jean....
...and so does your blog...
Thanks for being a Titus 2 woman.
Love Heather
Hi Jean,
I am a happy reader of your blog! Thanks for being a part of the lovely female blog community who have inspired me to be less self-serving in my posts and more encouraging.
Congratulations Jean!
I really enjoy your blog, especially recent posts advocating motherhood - yay! You have written many encourouging, inspiring and challenging posts, helping us readers to perservere and run good race towards the prize.
THANK YOU!
Yours is a terrific blog.
I'm pleased Gordon directed us here.
Please keep writing, Jean.
happy blog day to you!
i'm newish here too and am very encouraged by your posts. (plus overwhelmed at the quality and quantity!)
thanks jean.
Hi Jean,
Happy blogging anniversary all the way from South Africa! I have only recently stumbled across your site via the Equip book club and am so thankful to God for your willingness to share your wealth of wisdom, please keep going!
To many more anniversaries, God willing.
Tash
Hi Jean, happy blogday. =)
It's been a blessing getting to know you better in person and through your blog this year!
Happy blog-day Jean - thanks for some thoughtful reads
Kath
Happy bloggy birthday! Thank you for sharing your reflections - it's been a great delight reading your blog and being challenged by the practical issues you explore!
Sue
I have been a regular reader for awhile now, thank you for your many encouragement.
William
Hi Jean, looks like you've done a good job of flushing us (previously) anonymous readers out of the cupboard ... including myself! mattnbec a few comments up suggested I stop by earlier this year and it's certainly been a helpful tip. God's used your blog to encourage me in serving him, and I pray that'll keep being the case for us readers and you, as you write it. Claire :)
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