How quickly 2012 has passed ~ Mybroom seems to have just begun and now it is over. My Year Bout Renewing Of Our Minds is up, it has blessed me so much to find words on a daily basis because of the clarity it has brought to my own faith ~ if it has blessed others I am glad.
I have especially enjoyed the fellowship of this weird community we call the blogosphere, many of you have become friends who I love but dont really know all that well. Over the year some of you have visited and commented often, this has meant a lot to me as it has shaped my thoughts going forward.
I would like to acknowledge your kindness, thoughtfulness and candor by listing those of you who have become my blogging friends through your comments over the year, not in order of importance but alphabetically:-
Alecia ~ Alex ~ Amanda ~ Annedesa ~ April ~ Arcelia ~ Art ~ A.W. Marks ~ Ben N. ~ Birtie B. ~ Brian M. ~ Caddo ~ Cara ~ Carol ~ Chantell ~ Charis ~ Chris ~ Chuck ~ Cindy L. ~ Confex ~ Craig ~ Dan ~ Dan R. ~ David N. ~ Diana S. ~ Diane ~ Don ~ Doreen ~ Elissa ~ Ellie ~ Gabriel ~ Gracie ~ Greisy ~ Jack ~ James ~ James P. ~ Jeff ~ Joe ~ Judy A. ~ J. Harcourt ~ John A. ~ Jonard ~ Juan ~ Julia ~ Kaaina ~ Katharine ~ Kaye ~ Kaye H. ~ Keith ~ Kenny T. ~ Kent ~ Keri ~ Kimberly ~ Kirsten ~ Lily ~ Lisa ~ Lorraine ~ Lubby ~ Marc ~ Mathew ~ Mark ~ Mark N. ~ Mark W. ~ Marva ~ Megs T. ~ Mike S. ~ Mrs. Mooney ~ N. Moran ~ Noel ~ Patty ~ Peter W. ~ Phil ~ Robin C. ~ Robin L. ~ Rozzy ~ Roweeee ~ Sebastion ~ Shirley C. ~ Shirl ~ Shola ~ Sophia ~ Stefan ~ Stephen ~ Susie ~ Tersia ~ Terri ~ Terry ~ Tina L. ~ Tony L. ~ Tony P. ~ Victoria ~ Wayne
I know I have missed some, I dont even know some of your names just your blog sites – my apologies.
I have wondered whether to comment on any of your blogs, but I would be sure to miss something important so I have decided to draw your attention to one blog only; Alex (aram2255) gracerevelation.wordpress.com is a brilliant bible teacher, he writes a much longer post than me but it’s worth the read ~ the message of grace is so well articulated.
I will spend the next few months reflecting, writing and possibly compiling Mybroom into an e-book (if I can cope with all that editing)…
So for now my good friends I’m signing-off, you know where to find me if you need me. Over-and-out from Mybroom (for now).
“For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified” – 1 Cor. 2:2
cheers, Graeme
P.S. Adrian; I wish you well and hope that one day you learn to rest in the grace of God.
Looking forward to reading your Ebook – and can’t wait to see where God leads you from here. What an exciting time of your life. I will also miss you but know God has wonderful plans for you.
Hi Patty, so nice to hear from you. Yes my e-book & softback will be published within about a month. Now that I’ve got that wrapped up I will be blogging again, I’m planning a “Christ in me” theme and will aim for a weekly post this time (daily was a big task), will keep you posted.
Cheers Graeme
God bless your new journey!
I hope the Lord has blessed you with a great Cuppa Coffee today!!! Take Care My Friend and God Bless
Kenny T
Hello Kenny, how nice to have you drop by. Yes, my cup runeth over (funny word runeth!! does it have 2 ‘n’s? who knows). Just starting to get myself ready for another burst of blogging, the book that resulted from ‘Mybroom’ is almost published, very exciting, so once that is behind me I will rejoin the bloggosphere. Talk soon, Graeme
Missing you and your devotions, Graeme!
Hey Joe, thankyou. I’m just about done getting the ‘mybroom’ posts into an e-book & and softcover. I plan to commence a new blog in the next month or so with a focus on the ‘Work of Christ’ as the sole issue of our faith. cheers Graeme
Excellent! Keep me posted.
You have encouraged me without even knowing it! You started a a one year blog about renewing your mind (I am sad that I just discovered you today). I recently this year started a one year blog about thankfulness. Today I was feeling like, “Lord will I be able to accomplish this? Will I be able to be committed for a whole year?” And He lead me to you to show me that, ‘I can do all things through Him who gives me strength.” Thank you for your consistency (I will be reading your past blogs, I am excited to see what God taught you during your year).
Hello, great to meet you,
you can do this – its a bit daunting at the start but ok once you get going.One of the things that made it easier for me was that I have discovered a walk with God that I previously thought impossible – it has giving me fresh material everyday – the revelation of “Christ and Him crucified” has kept me full all year.
cheers, Graeme
Thank you for the encouragement, it is a Godsend (literally).
You will be missed, and thank you for including me in your list! I’ve been blessed! – Elissa
My pleasure, I have a feeling I will be back in a new format, cheers Graeme
Hi buddy,
I nominated you for a star for Blog of the Year!!
check here on my post to get your award…
http://robinclaire.wordpress.com/2013/01/17/my-first-star-for-blog-of-the-year-award/
love you,
robin claire
Hi Graeme, what a unique idea for a blog! I browsed through your questions and loved them! There’s nowhere to contact you, so I’m doing it here. I’ve begun a blogging community for Christian bloggers on Facebook called Blogging For God. Would like to invite you, as well as any other Christian bloggers you know, to be part of us. We read each other’s blogs, leave comments, and then syndicate their blogs to our own social media friends. It gets our message out further than just our own circle. Check us out!
Hi Sherry,
I have read your blog but dont see any link to the community you mentioned. cheers Graeme
The community is a Facebook one, not really advertised on my blog. Maybe I should sometime. Are you on Facebook?
Never really explored facebook.
Oh. You have to have a personal profile on FB in order to join a group.
But I think you can at least see the page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/251389068245776/
Catching up after being away for a few days. Just wanted to say I will miss your daily blog posts. Always thought provoking and encouraging. Trusting the Lord will bless you and yours abundantly in 2013. Happy New Year!
Hello Terrie, the journey continues… I will be back, in some form or other, cheers G
I know I am running a little slow and wanted to get back before now It just did not happen. G, May this New Year’s Days be fill with the Joy, Peace, and Wisdom 100 times more over than the past year has blessed you with, Amen. James
Great to hear from you James, that would be a big blessed but I’m up for it, happy new year, talk soon and cheers my good friend, G
You will be missed but you must let us us know when your ebook is available. I am already planning on purchasing it! So this is not really good bye as we will know you in the literary world, May God bless your next endeavor as you continue the work He has called you to do! Patty
Hello Patty, its been great communicating with you over the months, I will let you know when the e-book is ready, cheers G
Super!
Good Luck with the book, I have enjoyed what I have read, all of us need to be challenged from time to time, and your King Sized Broom has done just that for me! Many Blessings.
Thank you so much, I will be back, cheers G
Another Nomination! Blessings!
http://tryingtobeamanofgod.wordpress.com/2012/12/31/very-inspiring-blogger-award-nomination-thank-you/
Well done Graeme! The thing I most loved about your blog is that all your posts were focused on this one theme – the work of Christ on the cross. Your blog also stands as a testimony to your patience and diligence in the things of God. God bless you in your future endeavors.
Hi Jack, its been great meeting and talking with you, feel free to make contact anytime – I’m always up for a discussion about the work of Christ, cheers G
God bless and keep you and yours, may you have a wonderful 2013. Perhaps we will meet when out camping sometime. shandchalmers@yahoo.com.au
wouldn’t that be fun, I hope I know its you, Beechworth was wonderful!! blessings to you Shirley, Graeme
Thank you. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast (Ephesians 2, 8-9).
Graeme, after reading your 365th post yesterday the Lord put it in my heart to send you a thank you note. I didn’t get around to it and you beat me to it.
I just want to say that I truly appreciate the effort you have made over the last year to write daily the truth of Jesus Christ and His finished work. I know how difficult it is to write, let alone on a daily basis. But I think we both agree that it is a great joy to write the truths that the Lord is showing us as we continue to receive His grace. Because as the writer the Lord is teaching us as much or even more then those that read what we write. So even though I know it wasn’t easy to write daily I know that what you got out of it far outweighed any difficulties. You are truly blessed.
It is an honor to call you my friend, and I can’t wait to see what the Lord has lined up for you next. You are a great encouragement to me, it has meant a lot. Thank you for your kind words.
Lets continue to rest in His finished work, receiving His abundance of grace and His gift of righteousness.
Cheers,
Your brother in Christ, Alex
Hi Alex,
It really has been a joy. I also want you to know how much I value your friendship and insight – your posts have great potential to bring understanding and I hope that many are blessed by your words. I got your email and will respond in more detail to that. I look forward to great exchanges of insight in the days and months ahead, cheers my good friend, Graeme
The whole year I will rate MyBroom as a five out of five cups of coffee!!!!! I have truly loved the adventure!!! Take Care and God Bless
Kenny T
Hello Kenny, if only we could all catch up for coffee once a week and compare notes & insights, thankyou my good friend, Graeme
It has been a pleasure to read your daily musings Graeme. And now I finally get your title:). I thought it was particularly appropriate, however, since you regularly swept away legalism and in its place spoke words of grace and truth. So, I look forward to your e-book:). Cheers!
Hi Judy, I will probably post occasionally so no doubt will continue to have contact (glad you kept your gravatar) cheers my good friend, G
So you will not be blogging for a while?
probably wont blog in the immediate future, are you still planning a testimony month? soryy been a bit tardy with the crazy season, talk soon, G
Yes. Are you still willing to contribute? The first post goes out tomorrow.
will do, give me a few days, cheers G
Excellent!
Your wisdom and insight is appreciated and will be missed. Do check in with the rest of us every once in awhile and share more insights. Let us know if you do compile that book.
Hi Chris, you’re too kind, I will be sure to check in! cheers my friend, G
I look forward to that Ebook! I’m so thankful for sharing with us! My friend Graeme…the one God used to remind me to rest in God’s grace…the Grace that is IN me like your name reminds me Gra{c}e{in}me
I will continue to pray for you and your family, I’m so thankful for you!
That is a wonderful way to be thought of, thankyou – and its true, we are all Gods-Grace-in-Me. Please make contact anytime at all that you need a friend, G
I am wondering, if you are coming back with a new project for the year 2013? I hope so!
Funny you should say that, I have a few ideas swimming around my little brain already, might take a little while to get them into shape!!! cheers G
ebook is a great idea Graeme
I’ll keep you posted on progress, cheers my good friend.
I’m so new to your blog and it is ending…at least in this form. I’m glad you are thinking of an e-book – I was thinking of suggesting that you compile this – even paper copy would be great. I may hard copy your posts (all of them) to think about, and would like to communicate further. I hope you will be blogging again.
You have no idea how much I appreciate the pictures you have given of the way you see and relate to/with God/Christianity. I am pretty analytical and studious, and also sincere, but have never been able to find for myself the kind of understanding of scripture you describe. And I have felt forever on the outside looking in when it comes to God because so much is hard, cruel, mean and just doesn’t make sense. I accepted with hope that all would be revealed (took it “on faith” as the expression goes, misusing the word), even through real testing and legalistic instruction, until I came up empty and bewildered by God’s silence. I gave up on ever hearing Him, stopped trying to find Him, or asking Him to reveal himself… or whatever, putting the ball in his court (is that a strictly U.S.A. analogy??). Smile. I tried to make it not matter to me. But it does. Your view gives me a glimpse of something maybe more real, hopeful.
Sincerely, publicly, thank you!
Diane
Ok, Diane – firstly, I really value your friendship and would be truly honoured to be a part of your desire to glimpse Jesus in a more real way.
It would probably help to start at Q1 as it establishes the process I went through (for want of a better term), I would be happy to comment at anytime at all to any post or question. It may also be useful to communicate directly by email – feel free to do that, sometimes a less formal, more conversational dialogue is better. I also am a particularly analytical type (makes it hard at times to find God, but when I have grasped the truth I really get it and it changes me) – and I have, and I know others who have (my wife included), and I believe you also can grasp the depth and reality you have sought for so long.
I would really like to journey through this with you Diane, it has taken me a few years to turn this sluggish ocean liner (my thinking) to point in the other direction, it takes time but its so worth it, so lets determine that 2013 is the year it all came together for you!! cheers G
Graeme:
Amen, with jumps and leaps and shouts at the promise contained in a fresh new year!
Diane
Happy New Year Diane, feel free to start a dialogue at any point from previous blogs. In the mean time I will work on a more sequential approach for yourself and others. The questions and need you (and others) have expressed has been the major aspect arising from Mybroom – I am asking the Holy Spirit to show me how to go forward. best regards, Graeme
Hi Diane,
are you doing ok?
G
Hi, Graeme:
I haven’t forgotten the promise of further talks via e-mail. I started reading and re-reading through your posts as though I was mastering steps as I went – but realized I should probably read through all 365 loosely so I know what you cover and don’t bring up questions you have already covered. I don’t think I have your e-mail address? Please send a hello so I have it…mine is ranthegauntlet@gmail.com. Thanks. I hope you get this response! Blessings, Diane
Hi Diane,
I’m not at my own computer this weekend, but have sent you an email recently MANIFEST PART 4 – I will check the email address when I’m home on Monday, cheers Graeme
Hi Diane,
just checked, I did send you Manifesto Part 3 about a week ago, did it turn up in your email inbox,
cheers Graeme
Hi Graeme,
I’m passing on the “Very Inspiring Blog” award to you.
You can get your award at this site.
http://robinclaire.wordpress.com/2012/12/30/very-inspiring-blog-award/
robin claire
thank you Robin, you’re too kind!!
Graeme, you and mybroom is going to be missed.
Thank you, I have appreciated your grace-filled comments, Graeme
Once again I marvel at God’s hand in our lives. A friend of mine posted I Cor. 2:2 on facebook this a.m. across so many miles He connects us . Love in Christ, Carol.
You would think that He made everything the way He does that, cheers Carol my friend, G
I have certainly loved your blog and am only sorry I didn’t find how to comment until recently…..it has been encouraging to read the grace adventure from the other side of the globe and know that what Jesus has done for us is becoming more clear as the days pass.
Hope you can face the editing as I think the 365 would make a fab ebook!!
Have a most excellent 2013!
Hi Mags, feel free to look back over the journey and comment as you go, I will be sure to get back to you, cheers G
Well, you’ve inspired many folks to keep on keepin’ on, I am positive! Thanks so much for your dedication to sharing your faith throughout this year. I’ll look forward to the book when you get it done – will it be available in Kindle? My son got me one for Christmas, and I need to put some good reading on it.
At this time it will be a kindle book – I will post when it is done, cheers G
Thank you for sharing your awesome posts with us. I will miss you and your posts!
blessings…
Diana
Diana, I think of you as my friend, you have made some great comments and asked some great questions, feel free to keep in touch, cheers G
Thank you so much and Happy New Year my friend!
Wow! You will be missed!! The Lord bless you as you continue in His service. May your walk with Him continually be blessed.
It’s one of the things I have become more & more assured of this year, He is in me and I am in Him – mind blowing stuff, cheers Gracie my good friend, G