The Canadian Blog Awards!

As I came through the front door, laden with groceries, the phone was ringing.

On the other end was the warm, deep voice of my friend Dave Hingsburger, and he was telling me that the Best Religious Blog announcement had been made; Whatever He Says has won second place! That is second place in all of Canada. What an incredible honour.

To check the announcement out go to http://cdnba.wordpress.com/

Congratulations to Jordon Cooper, of http://jordoncooper.com/, a pastor from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, who won first place!

Thanks to Dave for nominating Whatever He Says and for starting this exciting adventure.

Thanks to my fellow writers, Susan Stewart, Ellen Fox and Angela Catrambone.

Thanks to all of our faithful readers; you are the reason we write!

Most of all I thank God for the joy of writing whatever he says.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Belinda, Susan, Ellen and Angela:

Congratulations!
I found your blog through the nomination process.
Blog on!

Bene D
9:01 PM
Anonymous said…
Congradulations,

And to think I know the autors of this blog... and what talents you all have and put them to good use to share God's word for his Glory,

I second that,

Blog On

Lori Lei
10:17 PM
Belinda said…
Thank you Bene D and Lori Lei! I just read this verse in today's Daily Light:
"Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever."

That is our heart, "to lead many to righteousness," by sharing our personal journeys of faith.
10:50 PM
Anonymous said…
Congratulations writers of Whatever He Says! :)
I was so happy and excited to hear this great news! :)
Keep writing! :)
Thank you,
From your faithful reader
11:23 PM
Kimberley Payne said…
Congratulations Belinda!
What an honour to be recognized for excellence in writing and sharing His word!
Well done good and faithful servant.
Kimberley
www.kimberleypayne.com
9:51 AM
Anonymous said…
Belinda - Congratulations! And while I now you don't seek the praises of men, revel in the knowledge he's using your listening ear and faithful words to touch the hearts of your readers!
10:05 AM
Violet N. said…
Congratulations, Belinda & Co. Lots of great stories here, I see. It's a God-honoring place.
10:47 AM
Dave Hingsburger said…
Though I gave you my congratulations on the phone, let me do it here in print. A well deserved win for a much loved blog.
2:38 PM
Belinda said…
Thank you dear friends.

Soli Deo Gloria!
3:21 PM
Anonymous said…
Belinda:

If you haven't had success getting your award on the sidebar, contact me and I'll ask someone who knows how get to get in touch with you.
Bene D
5:47 PM
lina said…
Congratulations Belinda!
8:04 PM
Shawna said…
That's wonderful! Congrats!!
10:28 PM
Richard Bowers said…
Congratulations Belinda! A job well done.
10:36 AM
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