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Friday, January 06, 2006
A New Name
I pray this isn’t too confusing, but as you can see, I have changed the name of my blog. Why?

Well, it is simple really. For years, my childhood hurts have kept me locked into my pain and insecurities. But, with the encouragement and help of a dear friend, the Lord has healed me and I am now looking toward the future. The kid belongs in the past.

Praise the Lord. His mercies go on forever. In Him, we are a new creation. In Him, we walk the road toward our final goal; life in His eternal Kingdom.

Do you have past hurts that hold you back? Do they stop you from being all you were created to be? I pray the Lord will bring you healing, as He has done for me.
 
posted by Rulan at 12:03 PM | Permalink |


25 Comments:


  • At 12:22 PM, January 06, 2006, Blogger David Meigs

    I like the name you’ve chosen and I understand the desire to testify to what the Lord has done in your life. God is good.


    BTW - "Free Doughnuts" is another great name for your blog. Think of the visitors!

     

  • At 12:29 PM, January 06, 2006, Anonymous Anonymous

    I like the name too,
    and the free Doughnuts, sounds even better :)

    and Rulan, the last part of your post, I could use some prayers in that department!
    janice

     

  • At 4:32 PM, January 06, 2006, Anonymous Anonymous

    Praise God for the healing! A new begining for Year 2006. The old has past, the new has come! He has changed mine, so he can change yours too!

    Remember God's promises in our life. Meditate on Psalm 91, it will strengthen you further.

    Keep on!

     

  • At 9:00 PM, January 06, 2006, Anonymous Anonymous

    yeah, i guess i still have some past hurts. but i'm holding on to God for healing and i know He will.

     

  • At 11:43 PM, January 06, 2006, Blogger jomo

    Praise God, Rulan. I like the change, especially the donuts. I'll have glazed, please.

     

  • At 7:59 AM, January 07, 2006, Blogger M. C. Pearson

    Not until I read on Curm's blog today did I realize you were a woman...I don't know why I assumed you were a man? Strange! Anyway, I love the new name. But now you've made work for me. I've only just put in a link to your site and I'm going to have to go back and redo the name! Poor me!

     

  • At 4:40 PM, January 07, 2006, Blogger Clara

    Rulan,

    What a beautiful post. Praise God that you are ready to take that bold step into the future. May you become all that God wants you to be.

    I love your pictures. This one invites me to step into it and walk down that road. I'm sure it leads someplace beautiful and peaceful.

    Bless you,
    Clara

     

  • At 7:04 AM, January 08, 2006, Blogger Rulan

    Curm, thank you. God is good. He works in all of us to prepare us for heaven.
    His work in us won't finish until that day.

    Hey, I like the thought of the doughnuts. Can you please bake me 6 dozen? I hear you're a really fine cook and with all my dear visitors, I need plenty to hand around.

     

  • At 7:13 AM, January 08, 2006, Blogger Rulan

    janice, the doughnuts are steaming hot, fresh from the oven and smell divine. Would you like a cup of tea with that? If you would prefer coffee, ask curm, I don't drink the stuff. yuck, spit, choke.

    I will pray for you whenever the Lord brings you to mind. He delights in a willing heart. May He bless you and send someone across your path to encourage and help you. Praise be to God. He walks beside you.

     

  • At 7:20 AM, January 08, 2006, Blogger Rulan

    Prayer Warrior, Amen! God is so good. It's strange how things can hold us down. My prayer is that others may read my post and be encouraged.

    Thanks for the Psalm, I shall go and read it.

     

  • At 7:24 AM, January 08, 2006, Blogger Rulan

    Pia, The Lord is good. He sees your heart and He knows and loves you. He walks with you every day. He will complete the work He has begun. He is a faithful God.

     

  • At 7:27 AM, January 08, 2006, Blogger Rulan

    John, thank you. I am getting used to the change. It felt weird for a start. lol Would you like tea with your glazed donut?

     

  • At 7:54 AM, January 08, 2006, Blogger Rulan

    M.C, Glad you like the change. Many have assumed that I am a man. It might be my unusual name, but I'm not sure.

    Awe, sorry about the extra work, but thanks for linking with my blog. I'll have to come by and see how it looks.:)

     

  • At 8:03 AM, January 08, 2006, Blogger Rulan

    Clara, God is so good. He is a light unto our path. Thanks for the encouragement. Glad you like the picture. I chose it in the hope that people might see that there is a path for each of us to follow. Blessings to you also.

     

  • At 10:19 AM, January 08, 2006, Blogger ~michelle pendergrass

    My friend and I were just reading in Joshua, where Moses changes his name from Hoshea to Joshua.

    And then we discussed Jacob/Israel and Saul/Paul.

    She told me God hadn't changed my name yet, but when He does, I'll know it.

    I thought she was talking silly because she said it quite jokingly, but reading your post seriously halted me in my tracks.

    Praise God that your name is changed!! I suppose now I have some consideration to put into this name changing business.

    Thank you.

     

  • At 12:09 PM, January 08, 2006, Anonymous Anonymous

    rulan, thanks,
    and just what is wrong with coffee, i would like to know :)
    I have drunk the stuff since the age of 5, but I do drink tea to :D
    janice

     

  • At 1:51 PM, January 09, 2006, Blogger Unique Treasures Boutique

    May God bless you, may he hold you through all lifes trials to come. I know exactly what you mean about childhood hurts and painful memories that hold you back i have been there also. I thank God you also found healing, freedom and comfort in him! Keep your heart and the eyes of your soul focused on God and he will always keep you safe and guide your every step. The painful times may still come and go, but through them you will stand strong and with Gods joy in your heart! God bless you always!

     

  • At 12:27 AM, January 10, 2006, Blogger Francine Biere

    Rulan, my friend ... what an awesome thing. I'm just overcome with joy and with knowledge that your blog is going to minister to many. It is true, God heals the deepest of hurts and the most broken hearts and spirits. I praise God for your faithfulness in sharing.

    Blessings, Francine

    PS ... thank you for the link. It's more than I could ask for.

     

  • At 7:51 AM, January 10, 2006, Blogger Rulan

    Michelle, God is so good. I am always amazed at how wonderful He is. May He bless you.

     

  • At 7:56 AM, January 10, 2006, Blogger Rulan

    janice, when my sister and I were kids, mum used to let us grind the beans for her coffee. I always loved the aroma the beans gave off, but I have never been able to enjoy drinking the stuff. Enjoy your coffee my friend and may God bless you. :D

     

  • At 8:02 AM, January 10, 2006, Blogger Rulan

    Francine, thanks for your visit and you encouragment. God is awesome, isn't He? Where would we be without Him?

    I would have link to your blog a lot sooner, it's just that I've only just learned how to do it.

    God bless you my friend.

     

  • At 8:06 AM, January 10, 2006, Anonymous Anonymous

    My Dad got me started, those were good times, maybe someday we can share a spot of Tea, friend :D
    got to go put my pies in the oven!
    blessings to you !
    janice

     

  • At 6:22 AM, January 11, 2006, Blogger Rulan

    janice, yeah, that would be cool. I take my tea with honey. Perhaps we could eat some of your pies as well? What kind were you making?

     

  • At 6:31 AM, January 11, 2006, Blogger Rulan

    karen, way cool. I once visited my dad in Dee Why back in 1977. Thank you so much for your encouragement.
    Your story about the doughnuts and free dree made me grin. Thanks for sharing it. God bless.
    Rulan

     

  • At 6:35 AM, January 11, 2006, Blogger Rulan

    I hope that you have all read my reveiw of curm's wonderful book. If you are new here and haven't read it, please do. It's the post just below this one. The updated book isn't out yet, but it's well on its way.

     
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