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By: The Rim of the Prairie « Lanier's Books

The Rim of the Prairie « Lanier's Books — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:17:13 +0000

[...] a writer has a philosophy like Bess Streeter Aldrich’s, I know I’m in good [...]

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Telling The Story « Offerings — Wed, 05 May 2010 14:16:05 +0000

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By: The things I’m thinking about… « A Quiet Simple Life

The things I’m thinking about… « A Quiet Simple Life — Sun, 02 May 2010 22:54:29 +0000

[...] Wisdom from a beloved author from Lanier’s Books (No, it really isn’t an extended link exchange. But I have thought about this post of Lanier’s a LOT since she wrote it.) [...]

By: Josie Ray

Josie Ray — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 10:21:14 +0000

Cherish your visions; cherish your ideals; cherish the music that stirs in your heart, the beauty that forms in your mind, the loveliness that drapes your purest thoughts, for out of them will grow all delightful conditions, all heavenly environment; of these, if you but remain true to them, your world will at last be built.

–James Allen, As A Man Thinketh

And, to me, this is what the “whatsoever” verse is all about:

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Phil. 4:8

By: Hunter

Hunter — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:06:45 +0000

All I can say is a genteel and resounding Amen!

By: Elisabeth

Elisabeth — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 11:08:00 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing this quote, Lanier. Just yesterday I read a blog post that argued this point the other way. I left the blog feeling saddened and shaken, but not at all sure how to defend my position. I must confess, people who argue that the sordid side of life is the one and only truthful side of life tend to make me feel very young and silly – I fancy that they’re thinking, “How sweet – a real Pollyanna!” In fact, I know that the sordid side of life is alive and well – and yet I ALSO know that the beautiful side of life is alive and well. I haven’t reached my twenties without living and suffering … and discovering that when the days are dark and the nights are full of pain, there is God and, therefore, there is hope. And when there’s God and hope, there’s beauty. Aren’t all of us who call ourselves artists for HIS sake under a solemn obligation to seek and find the beauty He has given us so generously and portray it for all to see in our words and pictures? I think so. And I’ll save this quote as a reminder of WHY I think so.

By: Martina

Martina — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 07:42:18 +0000

I believe, too, that it’ s your deliberate choice to see beauty in life, regardless the circumstances around you. It has a lot to do with an optimistic attitude, but also with the ability to see beauty in the tiniest detail. You have this gift – this is why we all enjoy visiting you so much!
Thank you also for the interesting link! “Keeping an author humble” made me smile a lot!

By: Debbie in CA : )

Debbie in CA : ) — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 23:34:34 +0000

My Dear Lanier,

I always enjoy my visits with you. It’s one of the few places I visit where the comments section often offers as much to ponder as the post. : D I shall check out this author as she is new to me. Thank you so much.

Earlier I read a post of yours referring to Flora Thompson’s Lark Rise to Candleford and the subsequent BBC adaptation. Thanks to that bit of sharing on your part our family has been gathering regularly to view the delightful series on dvd. The book sits at hand for further reading, disappearing now and again with curious viewers.

This blog is a spot of beauty and I appreciate it. I have dedicated my blog to “Whatever is beautiful” and the Lord blesses me with beauty spots in each day (so long as I am not too distracted to notice). Please continue to tend the fires of beauty, that others may share in its rejuventating warmth and visit together as they gather in the glow.

By: Lanier Ivester

Lanier Ivester — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 20:48:52 +0000

Oh, yes, Josie! Thank you for sharing such precious words…

By: Josie Ray

Josie Ray — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 06:31:34 +0000

It’s time for one of my favorite LMM quotes. These two sentences are a touchstone for me…a solid rock…a recalibration.

“Don’t be led away by those howls about realism. Remember-pine woods are just as real as pigsties and a darn sight pleasanter to be in.”

— L.M. Montgomery (Emily of New Moon)