by Lois Breneman - February, 2009
One of the most interesting aspects of the Heart to Heart ministry has been to realize that we women truly have kindred hearts. No matter where we live, in one of our 50 states in America or on foreign soil in the other sixty countries that are represented, we all have similar concerns, heartaches, desires, dreams and prayers. I've become aware of how true this really is from the personal correspondence received in response to the Heart to Heart newsletters.
The following is a sampling of just a few of the messages sent by Heart to Heart ladies, and printed with the permission of each one. Some of the e-mails tell how an article they read affected their lives. I trust these notes will bless your heart as they have mine. These comments are a testimony of what the Lord is doing through Heart to Heart, all because of His starting this ministry ten years ago, with me only as His instrument. To God be the glory! Great things He has done!
And as you read each newsletter, please remember to pray for the needs of our Christian sisters, for we are one in the body of Christ. Also, if you would, please pray that I will always be tuned in to the Lord's leading for each newsletter - to include what He would have me to include, and nothing else. Thanks so much! ~ Lois
COMMENTS FROM "HEART TO HEART" LADIES
* I wanted to let you know that the article "Don't waste brain space" (1/5/09 newsletter) about casting our cares on the Lord was exactly what I needed to hear today. As soon as I began reading it, I started crying and felt the Lord using it to speak to me. I have a 9 month old (I think I sent you the email & pics) and am a stay at home mom and I really struggle sometimes to know how God wants me to order my time. I have been trying to get Josiah on a schedule and have been feeling discouraged. I also feel like so many days go by and I think, "What did I really accomplish today?" My prayer is that I can cast my cares on Jesus, that He will order my time for me and help me to truly enjoy each moment. Thanks for letting me share with you, and thanks so much for the newsletter you send out. It is always so encouraging and helpful. ~ Michelle Neff in Ohio
The following is a sampling of just a few of the messages sent by Heart to Heart ladies, and printed with the permission of each one. Some of the e-mails tell how an article they read affected their lives. I trust these notes will bless your heart as they have mine. These comments are a testimony of what the Lord is doing through Heart to Heart, all because of His starting this ministry ten years ago, with me only as His instrument. To God be the glory! Great things He has done!
And as you read each newsletter, please remember to pray for the needs of our Christian sisters, for we are one in the body of Christ. Also, if you would, please pray that I will always be tuned in to the Lord's leading for each newsletter - to include what He would have me to include, and nothing else. Thanks so much! ~ Lois
COMMENTS FROM "HEART TO HEART" LADIES
* I wanted to let you know that the article "Don't waste brain space" (1/5/09 newsletter) about casting our cares on the Lord was exactly what I needed to hear today. As soon as I began reading it, I started crying and felt the Lord using it to speak to me. I have a 9 month old (I think I sent you the email & pics) and am a stay at home mom and I really struggle sometimes to know how God wants me to order my time. I have been trying to get Josiah on a schedule and have been feeling discouraged. I also feel like so many days go by and I think, "What did I really accomplish today?" My prayer is that I can cast my cares on Jesus, that He will order my time for me and help me to truly enjoy each moment. Thanks for letting me share with you, and thanks so much for the newsletter you send out. It is always so encouraging and helpful. ~ Michelle Neff in Ohio
* Thank you once again for bringing me a great spiritual lift by way of your newsletter. Several of my closest friends and I are blessed every month by your willingness to allow God to use your talents. I have 15 brothers and sisters (that's correct - 15) and some are not Christians. I am the eldest daughter. Our parents are deceased, and my husband and I want to be a good influence to all of them and their children. We also have children and grandchildren.
The reason I am going into all of this is to say I look for ways I can reach out and share with many of them without being preachy. Please know there is rarely a month that goes by that I do not copy, paste and send something from your newsletter to one or more of them that seems to fit. I love all of them so much and desire to see them living their lives for God. I know I have said it before, but it bears repeating, God bless You for this newsletter. Please pray for my huge family and for me that I would be the witness that God would have me be. Thank you for your help in being there with exactly something I am looking for to gently say. Sometimes our lives and these things are the only Bible they read. I am sure many lives are touched by this newsletter. You and your husband are lights in a world of darkness. ~ Linda in Alabama
The reason I am going into all of this is to say I look for ways I can reach out and share with many of them without being preachy. Please know there is rarely a month that goes by that I do not copy, paste and send something from your newsletter to one or more of them that seems to fit. I love all of them so much and desire to see them living their lives for God. I know I have said it before, but it bears repeating, God bless You for this newsletter. Please pray for my huge family and for me that I would be the witness that God would have me be. Thank you for your help in being there with exactly something I am looking for to gently say. Sometimes our lives and these things are the only Bible they read. I am sure many lives are touched by this newsletter. You and your husband are lights in a world of darkness. ~ Linda in Alabama
* Thank you for all the time and effort you invest in sending out your monthly newsletter! It has so many useable ideas, helpful information, and God-based encouragement. ~ Betty Robertson
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* Just had to share this when I saw "Looking for Mr. Right" (8/4/08) in the last newsletter. Our daughter is getting married to Mr. Wright in October. I had a cap embroidered for her that says, "I found Mr. Wright." (I've attached a photo) By the way, he also qualifies as Mr. Right, praise the Lord! Thank you for such a wonderful, helpful newsletter! God bless you! ~ Miranda in Hawaii
* Your newsletter is always a welcome sight in an overfull Inbox! I look forward to what great ideas you offer. I don't usually get to read it all in one setting so I leave it in my Inbox as "new mail" and read bits at a time if I have too. Thank you for reaching outside yourself and sharing in this way. You are a blessing to me (& many others too I know). Thanks for your always helpful newsletter! ~ Susan Brown in Wisconson
* As always, I am so appreciative of you and your ministry with H2H -- it's a blessing to receive every issue! When we're on the mission field it's also one of the ways I stay "connected" with all that is going on in the states! :0) ~ Tracy Coupe in Ecuador
* I am writing to give you two more names of ladies I teach who would love to receive the H2H Newsletters. I have been sharing mine with them and since we are coming home in November for the holidays they didn’t want to miss any future issues. Thanks again for the great newsletters as they are a cool breath of fresh air on a hot African afternoon. God bless you always. In Christ, Karen Chance (Uganda)
* Thank you for your encouraging newsletter. I really appreciate the joy and wisdom found therein. ~ Jen Holst in Indiana
I especially enjoy getting new recipes. I love to cook and bake so I am always looking for good recipes. The newsletters are such an encouragement and I appreciate the effort you into them! - Andrea Dooley Spears in Virginia
* This had to be one of my favorites from you. I'm sitting here with a cup of tea at 5 a.m. and the Lord had me read your saved email. I am blessed by your obedience to Him. I am encouraged, friend. Thank you for all the stories done with love. I needed all these reminders today. I am blessed. I am His forever, Denise Valles in Maryland †
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