In some ways it feels like my year is just beginning. Significant changes and transitions in the past months leave me at a completely different place in life than I could have imagined at the beginning of 2008. There is a wind of change sweeping through my family's life and it is bringing goodness and beauty in its wake.My brother will be marrying his sweetheart in just a few weeks. My dad is traveling all over the world. Another brother graduates from high school. I am working on several book projects that have been in the works for some years. Good things. Blessings from our Father.
Seasons come and go with reassuring punctuality and our goal is that some things remain the same as they have been for some years. It is the desire of the YLCF Team that this online magazine and fellowship of believers continue on even as we enter new parts of life. This is possible only because of the talented, loving writers who invest themselves into ministering to our readers. They share their hearts and lives and we are all blessed. Thank you to all who submit your work with us.
Some of you may have noticed that we recently transitioned into a new publishing schedule. We plan on posting a new article, devotional, or letter around three times per week, with occasional links, tidbits, and recipes on the off days. This change is to both ensure that what we publish is quality material, and also to guard against becoming just one of dozens of blogs skimmed by multi-tasking readers.
Personally, there are only a few blogs I read--and I am sure I am missing out on many good ones but I am easily waterlogged with too much information. I prefer to enjoy really reading and digesting the few I watch instead of skimming more but not getting much from the experience. Plus our goal has never been to build a big readership or have so many hits per day. This is one reason we have never posted advertisements on our site. But now I am getting into what is going to be another article--why the YLCF is different.
For now we want to thank all of you young ladies who comment, who email, who bless us with your thoughts and friendship. Consider yourself hugged. :-)
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You're the best Natalie. What an amazing calling you must have on your life that you would bless us girls with your thoughts, trials and lessons even admist life changes, whether difficult or not.
Thank you so much for loving God and your fellow sisters enough to open your heart and life to us.
Love you girl! *HUGS*
Hi ladies!!!
I am a devoted reader, though I have never before commented.. :{ I LOVE your article and encouraging tidbits!!! I especially love "The Burning Candle". I went through it during a great time of struggling in my life, and it really helped to change my heart! Thank you so much!
I also greatly enjoy the courtship stories! They give me such hope!!
Keep up the beautiful work, dears!
Love and prayers,
Hannah
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Thank you for the hug! :) Consider yourself hugged back :) We really appreciate all you do here, thanks so much!
Hi Natalie :)
Thanks for the HUG :) consider yourself hugged back as well..i needed that kind of encouragement today.
And i just want to thank you for all you do here..this is a wonderful blog i've visited it for years and now heartthoughtsretreat as well..:)
and i visit 1-2 personal christian folks' blogs, i also don't want to be boggled with too much info..but i do love this site!
Thanks for all that you and Chantel and Lanier and Gretchen and the rest of you do :)
i love you all! You have blessed me so much through these couple of years..I'm so glad i found you all!
Ok that's enough rambling for today lol
take care everyone!
Blessings & hugs to all of you commenters and writers!
To God be all glory!
PTL
In Him, Jane.
And another hug for you, Natalie! What a blessing YLCF has been.
In Him,
Teresa
This is one of the sites I check quite often. Your quality articles and thought-provoking writings keep me coming back for more! Thank you for all you do to encourage Biblical and feminine womanhood...and also Christlike living.
Stephanie
Here's a hug back at you, Natalie. Thanks for all you and Gretchen and Lanier do to keep YLCF up and running. And thanks to all the other writers for your encouragement, also. I feel blessed every time I check this site.
YLCF is one of my favorite sites to check. I love the awesome articles, and I enjoy reading updates on your lives, also. If I need a dose of encouragement, I click on the YLCF link on my browser. :) I don't remember how I found this site, but I'm so glad I did! :)
Thanks so much. . . :)
Laura in Idaho
oh, you girls don't know how much it has brightened my day to receive comments and "hugs". :-) Thank you. It has definitely been an encouragement.
Thanks for your thoughts Natalie. Have you all been able to move? Where are you guys now and how has the transition been?
Carly,
I am settled for a few months at least, yes. I will share more in a while. :)
I've read this wonderful blog for years...although I don't comment much. I figure that someone is gonna say what I want to say one way or the other...! But for the record, I love it and am looking forward to more.
lisa
Natalie, I want you to know that you have been heavily on my mind...and in my prayers! I hope you feel blessed today!
I only visit a couple blogs a day (if at all) and this is the one I always definitely go to! Thanks for making it special!
You and this blog will always have a special place in my heart! :)
It was said before, but it was so nice to get a hug from you! :D And I was encouraged by your look on life... Thank you for faithfully ministering to us!!! Love & hugs! Debbie
Thank you guys for all that you do here on YLCF! The articles are a constant blessing and encouragement! I agree about the blogs...I tend to visit only 2 regularly and those only about once a week. Perhaps I'll come back more often now that I know how often you guys will be posting!!! Thank you so much for all that you guys do!
Melanie
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