tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post2686023908708672669..comments2023-10-03T20:27:10.322-04:00Comments on CREEKSIDE MINISTRIES: The Blog Forum : : A Creative Little Series #5 ~ Creating Your CommunityLinda Stollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-50930887445323415682015-01-01T16:55:50.490-05:002015-01-01T16:55:50.490-05:00I figure that if a reader takes the time to write ...I figure that if a reader takes the time to write a few lines of encouragement, the very least I can do is to offer the same mutual grace ...<br /><br />;-}Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-78089118223431284782015-01-01T05:02:24.030-05:002015-01-01T05:02:24.030-05:00thanks Linda. Your blog is also warm and inviting....thanks Linda. Your blog is also warm and inviting. You take time to visit an place a comment too. Simply put you practice what you are teaching. Bless your heart.<br /><br />http://purposefulandmeaningful.blogspot.com/Ifeoma Samuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10170617762099608583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-53182139529887453172014-05-16T08:28:14.767-04:002014-05-16T08:28:14.767-04:00Yep, once you've been that lonely soul in the ...Yep, once you've been that lonely soul in the corner, a piece of those experiences remains with you always. To choose to create a welcoming community redeems those past hurts. And in the process we become wounded healers.<br /><br />I love how God does that for us!<br /><br />IAnd 'm glad you're here ...Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-15831170942635470312014-05-16T00:20:36.794-04:002014-05-16T00:20:36.794-04:00Linda,
Wow you put it just like I've been thi...Linda, <br />Wow you put it just like I've been thinking it. But I've always been the lonely one in the corner. So I guess I gut used to it. But that's why I do what you do ... make everyone feel welcome and loved. <br />I just wrote a post about Koinonia. It's a Greek word about the kind if community God wants us to have. That post and my Church Hurts post struck a common chord in many people. I can see why. <br />Glad to have found you! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-12012190558258844102014-05-09T09:11:12.490-04:002014-05-09T09:11:12.490-04:00You're kind! Thanks so much for those words o...You're kind! Thanks so much for those words of encouragement this morning, Beth. May your weekend be bright and beautiful ...Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-49577244547955527002014-05-09T06:35:47.919-04:002014-05-09T06:35:47.919-04:00Linda, love the creativity in your blog, so-o-o ma...Linda, love the creativity in your blog, so-o-o many great ideas, very inspiring :)beth willis miller's bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854449798070643671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-78455014400884814282014-05-08T21:43:38.866-04:002014-05-08T21:43:38.866-04:00Thanks for dropping in tonight, Barbie! I'm e...Thanks for dropping in tonight, Barbie! I'm encouraged by your comment as I think we're truly on the same wavelength as we offer safe spaces for those who come our way.<br /><br />I'm glad you're here and hope we'll be running into each other more in the days to come. Weekend blessings ...<br /><br />;-}Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-66099017805404534952014-05-08T19:27:31.263-04:002014-05-08T19:27:31.263-04:00I am a huge believer in building community. I spe...I am a huge believer in building community. I spend a lot of time reply to comments on my blog, visiting the bloggers who comment and just trying to encourage new bloggers. I've found some true friendships in the blogging world. So thankful for this community.BARBIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537827307867912139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-22061361462616459492014-05-07T20:03:27.571-04:002014-05-07T20:03:27.571-04:00Yep, that welcome mat is front and center here, Su...Yep, that welcome mat is front and center here, Summer. I'm so glad that you came by today, and I hope that visiting with us was worth your while.<br /><br />I look forward to getting to know you a bit better and that you'll find this community to be enriching and encouraging to your soul ...Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-1244436910994906432014-05-07T20:01:02.351-04:002014-05-07T20:01:02.351-04:00It was fun to drop in and visit you this evening, ...It was fun to drop in and visit you this evening, Geraldine. Thanks for taking the time to share a bit of yourself with us. Please know that you are welcome here in this little online community! I hope you'll find it to be a safe and loving space in your life.<br /><br />Blessings ...Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-1927542248464120522014-05-07T17:32:28.072-04:002014-05-07T17:32:28.072-04:00i enjoyed reading this Linda. It is really very k...i enjoyed reading this Linda. It is really very kind that you are willing to invest the time in finding out who is reading what you are writing...to connect. Especially when your posts are filled with responders. I love the thee rules you practice and I love the concept of a "welcome at"....thank you for the ideas, suggestions, and thoughts. Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01897455324381891849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-30782489593556644962014-05-07T14:44:45.141-04:002014-05-07T14:44:45.141-04:00Hi Linda! OH WOW! What a wonderful post! I used to...Hi Linda! OH WOW! What a wonderful post! I used to blog a while ago for a friend in America. But I have recently felt led to start again. There's not much I felt I could do as I sought for God's will for my life. So I'm starting with things I'm good at (art/craft) and things I already do, blogging. In fact, one dream I have has to do with hospitality! Thank you for having me over and for such a warm welcome! Here is a link to my first post http://geraldinejayne.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/welcome.htmlGeraldinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14578757229963558731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-81017242146564928592014-05-07T10:27:53.906-04:002014-05-07T10:27:53.906-04:00It's not easy to find a safe space where we ar...It's not easy to find a safe space where we are welcome to share our laughter, our brokenness, our hopes, our challenges, our joys ... and find open arms of grace and acceptance in the process. In person or online. Please know that you are welcome here, Rebekah ...<br /><br />Thanks for taking the time to leave a few words! May your day be bright ...Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-52415116746048212162014-05-07T10:12:48.810-04:002014-05-07T10:12:48.810-04:00Nice to find the community here via Coffee For You...Nice to find the community here via Coffee For Your Heart. It is hard to be vulnerable to settle into community (especially in blogging). Thank you for your tips. You seem to do this well. Rebekah Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03315668456717101082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-4855732945006136682014-05-06T22:29:33.821-04:002014-05-06T22:29:33.821-04:00Oh yeah, I hear you about those crazy weeks! You ...Oh yeah, I hear you about those crazy weeks! You just end up yearning for solitude, silence, and sleep ...<br /><br />It means alot that you stopped by in the midst of it all, my friend. Thank you!Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-51992074393613643692014-05-06T22:20:44.601-04:002014-05-06T22:20:44.601-04:00I'm going to have to go back and read this ser...I'm going to have to go back and read this series in order - you're doing such a lovely job, my friend! It's been a crazy week or so for me and I'm a little late responding. I'm sorry about that - your comments are always so encouraging and they never fail to brighten my day :)Inspired By Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09846209740481251443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-42237982802991256332014-05-06T15:06:09.601-04:002014-05-06T15:06:09.601-04:00When people leave a comment, I have it set up so i...When people leave a comment, I have it set up so it comes right to my inbox and I hit PUBLISH or MARK AS SPAM from there. It saves the reader from having to view outrageously vile spam that can so easily get on the site disguised as a comment. And it also keeps readers from having to do that annoying capcha thingy where you've gotta type all those strange letters to leave a few kind words.<br /><br />Then I go to the website, hit REPLY right underneath their comment and chat a bit. <br /><br />I do hear from time to time that leaving a comment doesn't work in one way or another. I encourage people to just shoot me an email with their kind words and I publish it for them.<br /><br />lindastoll@juno.com<br /><br />Good luck with Wordpress, Jenn. I'll be interested to hear how that goes for you. Blogger's been pretty kind to me and after all these years I can focus on what I want to say and not have to figure out how to navigate things.<br /><br />And that I love!<br /><br />;-}Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-42330464024148995272014-05-06T14:55:56.197-04:002014-05-06T14:55:56.197-04:00Oh I hear you, friend! I know just enough of what...Oh I hear you, friend! I know just enough of what I need to know. I am technologically {is that even spelled right?!} illiterate. I decided long ago to keep things as simple as possible. That part of my brain just doesn't work.<br /><br />And that's ok!<br /><br />;-}Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-87085299688374165922014-05-06T14:08:33.957-04:002014-05-06T14:08:33.957-04:00Connecting with people is a huge reason of why I d...Connecting with people is a huge reason of why I do this. I'm glad I'm not the only one who doesn't understand google+. I have trouble navigating my comments and responding to them. How do you do this in blogspot? I'll be moving to a Wordpress site next week. I hope it's easier.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03569641822482180856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-41464715349474322062014-05-06T11:18:44.563-04:002014-05-06T11:18:44.563-04:00If I EVER get Google + figured out---just about th...If I EVER get Google + figured out---just about the time I get one cyber thingy figured out--along comes another one---It's like my running---I am always at the back of the pack! Color me frustrated! LOL!luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11520683067915486215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-92229438657043491342014-05-06T09:13:25.135-04:002014-05-06T09:13:25.135-04:00Linda, thank you.Linda, thank you.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-91590372935449195632014-05-06T08:10:22.354-04:002014-05-06T08:10:22.354-04:00Sorry, Google +, but you're hard to navigate ....Sorry, Google +, but you're hard to navigate ...<br /><br />Sigh.<br /><br />;-{Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-54076832262568038592014-05-06T08:09:23.016-04:002014-05-06T08:09:23.016-04:00Yep, most of us will never have hundreds of commen...Yep, most of us will never have hundreds of comments ... and that's ok. The best things come in small packages! And maybe that's true about community where you're less liable to fall through the cracks and be ignored ...<br /><br />;-}Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-1442166373790099142014-05-06T01:34:56.868-04:002014-05-06T01:34:56.868-04:00Gone all day. Just stopping in. Always I love wha...Gone all day. Just stopping in. Always I love what I find here. This series is coming at such a good time for me. Thank you thank you. And I too just realized that Google doesn't give my blog Carol Longenecker Hiestandhttp://www.carolhiestand.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-42032867086845569962014-05-06T00:23:21.435-04:002014-05-06T00:23:21.435-04:00Hi Linda,
Thanks for always being so welcoming...I...Hi Linda,<br />Thanks for always being so welcoming...I try to visit when I can find the person's blog and I try to reply although I know I have fallen behind sometimes due to illness or travels or just life....I like getting to know people and since I don't have 100s of comments, it is do-able :) blessings to you :)Dolly@Soulstopshttp://soulstops.comnoreply@blogger.com