The Sparrow And The Savior
For the least of these, He cares. This is for you.64 total reviews
Comment from rrjwriter
This has really great imagery and subtle, yet powerful descriptions that gave me goosebumps! A great first read for this newbie and sets the bar really high for all future reads! Thanks for sharing your faith so beautifully.
reply by the author on 12-May-2009
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This has really great imagery and subtle, yet powerful descriptions that gave me goosebumps! A great first read for this newbie and sets the bar really high for all future reads! Thanks for sharing your faith so beautifully.
Comment Written 12-May-2009
reply by the author on 12-May-2009
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Thank you so much. I am thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed the story. Writing spiritual fiction is my favorite.
Jani
Comment from berbux
Janilou is not ranked numero uno of nothing... The Sparrow and the Savior sounded more like one of those connotations of self-reflective and religious books... as if reading an extended chapter of the Purpose Driven life or a narration of a priest during homily... How fascinating...
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2008
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Janilou is not ranked numero uno of nothing... The Sparrow and the Savior sounded more like one of those connotations of self-reflective and religious books... as if reading an extended chapter of the Purpose Driven life or a narration of a priest during homily... How fascinating...
Comment Written 19-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2008
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Thank you so much. I am very pleased to know how much you enjoyed this story.
Jan
Comment from LadyRobina
What wonderful,powerful message. You just need to have some kind of separation besides extra space to introduce each vinettte, I was a little lost at first. Also, I think God would spare the baby birds too.
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2008
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What wonderful,powerful message. You just need to have some kind of separation besides extra space to introduce each vinettte, I was a little lost at first. Also, I think God would spare the baby birds too.
Comment Written 06-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2008
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Thank you very much. I've been told anything but extra spaces is frowned upon these days. Sigh. I appreciate the review. In a perfect world, no doubt He would spare the baby birds, but here where I live, the storms do take them.
Jan
Comment from sara-beth
Hi Janilou, just wanted to pop in and see what the story of the month winner looks like......your story is compelling and heart warming, well done!
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2008
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Hi Janilou, just wanted to pop in and see what the story of the month winner looks like......your story is compelling and heart warming, well done!
Comment Written 01-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2008
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Thank you so much, Sara Beth. I am so glad you enjoyed it. :-)
Jan
Comment from ulster3
Congratulations jan.
This is actually exceptional but I have no six, as is often the case. I love the way you smoothly moved from the sparrow to the child, and the poem too. I believe there is also a place that says "no sparrow falls to the ground but He knows". Praise God from whom all blessings flow, was something I heard my mother repeat often. Thanks for this wonderful read. fondly, rebecca
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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Congratulations jan.
This is actually exceptional but I have no six, as is often the case. I love the way you smoothly moved from the sparrow to the child, and the poem too. I believe there is also a place that says "no sparrow falls to the ground but He knows". Praise God from whom all blessings flow, was something I heard my mother repeat often. Thanks for this wonderful read. fondly, rebecca
Comment Written 14-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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Thank you so much for this review or comment. I have reached a point where I cannot hope to catch up with my reviews in need of answering without resorting to a carbon copied response. I hate doing it, but with 700 plus unanswered, I can't keep up! Goat kidding season is looming, and we are spending more and more time outside preparing our buildings. My muse is driving me crazy trying to write as much as she can, before we end up on our three-to-four month sabbatical. LOL. I'm hoping you will forgive me. I have read every review, corrected nits and errors found and carefully considered every suggestion made. I am so glad you have enjoyed my work, or at felt it worthy of a comment.
I am trying to review your work as much as I can also, and by using a C.C. here, I have more time left to read all your wonderful stories, articles and poems, as well!
Hugs,
Jani
PS Knowing you wanted to award six stars is good enough for me! :-)
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No problem Jani. I'm in the same boat. fondly, rebecca
Comment from Nanny 6
I am in tears as I respond to your most inspiring message. Congratulations on winning the contest. Your sermon was loudly preached from the rooftops. WOW do we ever have an AWESOME GOD!!! Thank you for sharing such a loving story about how God is watching over everyone and every creature that He has created!!!! God bless you, Judy
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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I am in tears as I respond to your most inspiring message. Congratulations on winning the contest. Your sermon was loudly preached from the rooftops. WOW do we ever have an AWESOME GOD!!! Thank you for sharing such a loving story about how God is watching over everyone and every creature that He has created!!!! God bless you, Judy
Comment Written 13-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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Thank you so much, Judy. What a wonderful tribute to a writer to know you moved someone to tears. Bless your heart.
Hugs,
Jani
Comment from easyeverett
You are so talented Jan and so filled with a rare and raw goodness it is astounding.
"Scattered across the rocks, a few crumbs are the only sign of food. A steady trail of black ants streams across the rough surface in single file as they carry the life-saving nourishment back to their underground home. The rocks begin to hum and the ants stop. Each shiny black head looks up and listens as He steps over their home and kneels by a mound covered by yellow, red and brown leaves."
This is a fantastic paragraph with great language utilized for a prfound yet simplistic message of faith. I envy those with faith and feel it is a gift like all other gifts given at birth; beauty, intelligence, physical strength, passion, rhetorical skills all are gifts and I think the ability to believe in the absence of solidity is also a gift and you have that gift along with many others good friend. Superior!! easy
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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You are so talented Jan and so filled with a rare and raw goodness it is astounding.
"Scattered across the rocks, a few crumbs are the only sign of food. A steady trail of black ants streams across the rough surface in single file as they carry the life-saving nourishment back to their underground home. The rocks begin to hum and the ants stop. Each shiny black head looks up and listens as He steps over their home and kneels by a mound covered by yellow, red and brown leaves."
This is a fantastic paragraph with great language utilized for a prfound yet simplistic message of faith. I envy those with faith and feel it is a gift like all other gifts given at birth; beauty, intelligence, physical strength, passion, rhetorical skills all are gifts and I think the ability to believe in the absence of solidity is also a gift and you have that gift along with many others good friend. Superior!! easy
Comment Written 13-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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Easy, what can I say? Your poetry is superb and I love it. To know you found my work here worthy of an exceptional rating is awesome to know. Thank you so very much.
Hugs,
Jani
Comment from MissCellanea
The beaauty contained herein brought tears to my eyes. What a blessing it was to read! Thank you for sharing this. Sue
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2008
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The beaauty contained herein brought tears to my eyes. What a blessing it was to read! Thank you for sharing this. Sue
Comment Written 08-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2008
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Bless your heart for this six star review. I am honored and so happy that you enjoyed the story so much.
Hugs,
Jan
Comment from rwilliam
WOW, this is really good! I really enjoyed how you went from bird, to boy, to... Great job! :-)
The verse that you used is good but clarification is needed. "Fear" here ,in th Hebrew, actually means to worship. He wants us to worship Him not fear him in the way we fear things in a negative way. Of course he could destroy us but He sent his Son to die for us because HE is not willing that ANY perish.
If He care for a sparrow how much more HE cares for you and I.:-)
I will be sure to watch for more of your work. Good job.
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2008
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WOW, this is really good! I really enjoyed how you went from bird, to boy, to... Great job! :-)
The verse that you used is good but clarification is needed. "Fear" here ,in th Hebrew, actually means to worship. He wants us to worship Him not fear him in the way we fear things in a negative way. Of course he could destroy us but He sent his Son to die for us because HE is not willing that ANY perish.
If He care for a sparrow how much more HE cares for you and I.:-)
I will be sure to watch for more of your work. Good job.
Comment Written 06-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2008
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Thank you so much. I will add that note. :-) So glad you enjoyed it.
Jan
Comment from marion
Oh, Janilou! I am not usually into religious stories, but you have written this remarkably well!! And believe it or not, I have really enjoyed reading it. You added your magic writer's touch to this and brought the story and the moral 'alive'. It is extremely well written. Good Luck in the contest. Marion.
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2008
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Oh, Janilou! I am not usually into religious stories, but you have written this remarkably well!! And believe it or not, I have really enjoyed reading it. You added your magic writer's touch to this and brought the story and the moral 'alive'. It is extremely well written. Good Luck in the contest. Marion.
Comment Written 04-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2008
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Thank you so much, Marion. This is the highest commpliment I could receive.
Jan
