tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post1154543756366566731..comments2024-01-02T21:16:08.896+11:00Comments on Apples of Gold: My Testimony and the Great Australian BightJessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-10692121095238105952017-04-04T07:31:40.320+10:002017-04-04T07:31:40.320+10:00Praise God. :) Yes! That's so true that each d...Praise God. :) Yes! That's so true that each day we make that decision. I was also recently encouraged by reading that some people relate to our seemingly unamazing testimonies more than 180-degree-turnaround ones. God has a place for everyone!<br /><br />Thanks for blessing me with your comment, Lilly! xxJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-56268197684739745672017-04-03T06:21:04.383+10:002017-04-03T06:21:04.383+10:00This is really good, Jessica!! I sometimes feel t...This is really good, Jessica!! I sometimes feel the same way about not having an awesome testimony. I've always grown up with an awesome family and have known about God for as long as I can remember. But my mom reminds me that every day we have to make the decision to follow Jesus. I don't know the actual moment that I gave my life to the Lord but I do know that he now is my father and savior.<br /><br />Those are gorgeous pictures!!!<br /><br />- Lilly Shyree (alillyingodsgarden.blogspot.com)Lilly Shyreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05681679373953700413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-16243911183716410702017-03-18T10:04:48.258+11:002017-03-18T10:04:48.258+11:00Yes! You're so right, even if it's hard to...Yes! You're so right, even if it's hard to believe about our own testimonies sometimes. I'm so glad it could be an encouragement to you, Elizabeth. And your comment means a lot. Keep sharing you own stories! xxJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-33982356302803371082017-03-18T09:47:32.040+11:002017-03-18T09:47:32.040+11:00Yes, it can be a bit of a step out to go on a miss...Yes, it can be a bit of a step out to go on a mission trip. I hope you have the opportunity one day if that's something you'd like to be a part of though! And even local projects can be a huge blessing. <br /><br />Thanks for reading and commenting Abigail! I appreciate it! :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-21185602806822763922017-03-17T08:38:51.839+11:002017-03-17T08:38:51.839+11:00I love this <3 I believe with all my hearts tha...I love this <3 I believe with all my hearts that every single person has a testimony, and every single person has an important one. This totally encouraged me, thank you for sharing your story, Jessica! Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05774981330553330773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-16880875645821211932017-03-17T03:10:20.398+11:002017-03-17T03:10:20.398+11:00My parents aren't usually the missions sort-- ...My parents aren't usually the missions sort-- they usually like to stay in their own oyster. It'd be really fun to do missions trips, even if it was just in my state. There was one that's happening right now with the youth group helping out in and several towns away, but I wasn't allowed to sign up for it. Really excited to hear about your recent travels in your next post!<br /><br /><a href="http://theworldthroughmywindowsill.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">xoxo Abigail Lennah</a>Abigail Lennahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00629691351291882685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-49509513401315791802017-03-16T10:39:40.442+11:002017-03-16T10:39:40.442+11:00Thank you, praise Him! Thanks so much for your enc...Thank you, praise Him! Thanks so much for your encouragement, girl. Blessings to you too! :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-57966613662142188662017-03-15T17:23:25.907+11:002017-03-15T17:23:25.907+11:00beautiful testimony!
all testimonies are powerful ...beautiful testimony!<br />all testimonies are powerful and unique. the holy spirit works inside each heart in a special and significant way. it's wonderful to see your courage and passion for your calling. <br />may He help you in all your hopes!<br /><br />be blessed!<br /><br />ashleyAshleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06206892018301821133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-89283466395852794052017-03-14T19:28:39.888+11:002017-03-14T19:28:39.888+11:00Yes, I'm glad I got a few photos with people i...Yes, I'm glad I got a few photos with people in them. The perspective adds so much.<br /><br />You're welcome. Praise God. :) Yes - that sums it up perfectly! Actually, that's exactly what Jesus did through His ministry on earth too. <br /><br />Hopefully, I will satisfy your questions! :) Thanks a lot for reading and commenting, Erin! Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-35500316032755356332017-03-14T19:17:45.444+11:002017-03-14T19:17:45.444+11:00Thank you Grace! Yes, it's all about Him. And ...Thank <i>you</i> Grace! Yes, it's all about Him. And if I stopped to consider my testimony in light of that, it would seem more amazing, actually.. because of course, God's always doing amazing things. Thanks for pointing me in that direction of thought. :)<br /><br />Thanks for the encouragement - and yes, we never know what He plans to do with our stories. His ways are higher than our ways! Blessings to you too, and thanks a lot for your comment!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-17091920046338180092017-03-14T19:12:50.633+11:002017-03-14T19:12:50.633+11:00Thanks for your comment, Baili! Praise God this co...Thanks for your comment, Baili! Praise God this could be a blessing to you. Thanks for your encouragement as well - that's good advice. :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-69651569156277850072017-03-14T18:58:32.318+11:002017-03-14T18:58:32.318+11:00Thanks for your lovely comment, Stephanie! I appre...Thanks for your lovely comment, Stephanie! I appreciate it. Hopefully the next post will be as interesting as you hope!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-44392296882802289952017-03-14T18:55:31.113+11:002017-03-14T18:55:31.113+11:00Thanks. :) You too? Well, it's encouraging to ...Thanks. :) You too? Well, it's encouraging to know we're in this together. And I'm sure God has great plans for your story. Thanks for the encouragement, and for commenting! :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-67352206953177101342017-03-14T18:49:20.512+11:002017-03-14T18:49:20.512+11:00Thank you - all praise to God! And yes, the colour...Thank you - all praise to God! And yes, the colour of the water was amazing! I hadn't seen water that blue before. I'm glad you enjoyed it.. Thanks for your comment! :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-24071451745507273922017-03-14T18:46:29.039+11:002017-03-14T18:46:29.039+11:00Yes, I did take them, and yes, it was kind of surr...Yes, I did take them, and yes, it was kind of surreal. Our God is awesome, that's all I can say. (And beautimous is a fabulous word. Thanks for introducing it to me!)<br /><br />Thank you for the questions! I shall add them to the list.. :) And thanks heaps for your encouragement, girl! God's already using you to reach out to people right where you are!<br /><br />That's an amazing testimony! God works in mysterious ways - while you were doubting He had plans in motion to increase your faith, and the fund, dramatically! Thanks for sharing - it was encouraging to read. And don't worry about long comments: the more the merrier! ;)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-82335200950163199442017-03-14T08:21:03.503+11:002017-03-14T08:21:03.503+11:00First of all, these photographs are nothing short ...First of all, these photographs are nothing short of stunning. I love how small the people are in comparison to the nature - that's humbling! God and His creations are seriously so amazing! Second, thank you so much for sharing your testimony and experiences. What really impacted me was when you shared about how one woman's whole demeanor changed when you told her you had gone through the same things. I think witnessing really boils down to reaching people on a human level. This post was so beautiful and encouraging! I would like to know more about the canvassing program in general. What is it and what does it involve? It sounds so inspiring! :)Erin Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02628227278936826348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-87144696656897896232017-03-13T19:51:35.448+11:002017-03-13T19:51:35.448+11:00Amen! Thank you so much for sharing Jess! Absolute...Amen! Thank you so much for sharing Jess! Absolutely, testimonies are powerful whether small or big, they all have a time and place. Even better yet, is how our testimonies are a snippet of what God has and is doing in our lives!<br /><br />I'm so glad you shared this, and I can relate in many areas. Here's a thought, don't let yourself stop you from sharing what God is doing in your life, you'll never know what Blessings you could be hindering from others and yourself. <br /><br />God bless you sister and all the best! 😁Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15790192226828852083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-82941237767316840982017-03-13T17:58:06.245+11:002017-03-13T17:58:06.245+11:00i am happy that i found you and read you the faith...i am happy that i found you and read you the faith in goodness and God has strengthened by your precious words .i am glad that in such early stage of age you came out of fog that keep REAL views block until we grow old and realize that we wasted our life in illusions.<br />it is not necessary that all around you think like you but being just simply YOURSELF and staying close to your CREATOR makes your way more easy and clear bailihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498012175058870980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-33301778612223854132017-03-13T12:54:16.247+11:002017-03-13T12:54:16.247+11:00This is so sweet, Jessica.
I'm interested to...This is so sweet, Jessica. <br /><br />I'm interested to learn about canvassing! Looking forward to your next post. :)<br /><br />Also, your photos are GORGEOUS once again. Stephanie Kehrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04081484352266653615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-4418901966949229882017-03-13T10:30:11.528+11:002017-03-13T10:30:11.528+11:00Beautiful photos, Jessica! Yes, I understand how y...Beautiful photos, Jessica! Yes, I understand how you feel! I have felt that my testimony is insignificant. I can't wait to hear about canvassing. =)<br /><br />Micaiah<br />www.notebooksandnovels.comMicaiah Saldañahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429189684296844482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-79764925023733005382017-03-12T15:14:18.024+11:002017-03-12T15:14:18.024+11:00Hello Ashley! :) I’m glad you enjoyed it! The phot...Hello Ashley! :) I’m glad you enjoyed it! The photos were taken at the Great Australian Bight, which is like the middle part of the bottom of Australia – where it meets the ocean. The land right up until the ocean is dry and scrubby (like the photos in my previous post), which makes this even more spectacular!<br /><br />Thanks a lot for your questions, and for leaving a comment! You have a fabulous day too. :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-84043079299772387702017-03-12T15:09:38.536+11:002017-03-12T15:09:38.536+11:00It’s nice to know you’ve had a similar experience....It’s nice to know you’ve had a similar experience. I really like the concept of God telling us His side of the story one day! That will be incredible, I’m sure. And all the things that never made sense to us will fit in in ways we couldn’t have guessed..<br /><br />Thanks a lot for sharing, and thanks for your questions as well! I shall get working on some answers! ;) Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-6844369757483980632017-03-12T14:59:49.455+11:002017-03-12T14:59:49.455+11:00You’re welcome! Praise God it could be an encourag...You’re welcome! Praise God it could be an encouragement to you. Your story is important, and I’m sure God is already using it to reach others! Thanks for your support, and for commenting! :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-48365645023932175092017-03-12T11:05:18.394+11:002017-03-12T11:05:18.394+11:00Yes! ;) That’s great you have the opportunity to g...Yes! ;) That’s great you have the opportunity to go canvassing! I find it to be one of the biggest blessings! :) You’ll have to let me know how it goes for you!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-29510341904896026062017-03-12T11:03:14.115+11:002017-03-12T11:03:14.115+11:00Thanks - praise God for His creation! You're s...Thanks - praise God for His creation! You're so right.. I like how you said God has given each of us a message. May we remember that more often! Thanks for your thoughts, Kara. I appreciate it! :) Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.com