Monday Quote

Sunday Scripture

Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. 

 

Saturday Links

Christian Fiction Girl shares book reviews and on Sunday A Sabbath Meditation:   

https://christianfictiongirl.blog/a-sabbath-meditation-7/ 

I find encouragement in the courageous struggle of others to be better. From David's Daily Dose - From Struggle to Strength: Finding Faith in Healing 

https://davidsdailydose.org/2026/01/03/7788/ 

God bless.

 

Favorite Book Friday

Chocolate Cake Day is coming, on Tuesday.

Celebrate with a story. 

Chocolate Cake for Two

The second novella in the series.

Welcome back to Holiday, USA, small town America, where nothing happens, except holidays... and maybe a little romance, if the hero and heroine trust God.

Freed, after being wrongly imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, Henry Weaver needs a fresh start. The "Help Wanted" sign in the cupcake shop window couldn't possibly be the answer to his prayer.

Holiday Sweets, a specialty cupcake shop, is Annie Sweet's heritage. Everything would be perfect if only she could find competent help. An ultimatum demands Annie make a painful decision.

Choosing God is rarely the easy way, and sometimes the way to Happily Ever After appears impossible...

http://www.amazon.com/Chocolate-Cake-Two-Holiday-USA-ebook/dp/B00HYLK0P8/ref=sr_1_1

 If you prefer paperback, Holiday, USA Anthology 2014

All four novellas published in 2014 are available in their entirety in paperback, including the covers on the back, for those who enjoy collecting a series.

http://www.amazon.com/Holiday-USA-Anthology-2014-1/dp/150773459X/ref=sr_1_6

 

Thankful Thursday

Gospel study with friends

Beautiful weather

Leaving the door open in the afternoons

Warm and cozy fireplace for late night and early morning chilliness

Inspiring books 

Visiting with friends 

God's Grace

The Piano Guys - Unsung Hero 

https://youtu.be/BowtsAf3N5U?si=6jUvja-M_buKAzLt 

 

Wordless Wednesday

Monday Quote

True Christians consider themselves not as satisfying some rigorous creditor, 

but as discharging a debt of gratitude. 

~ William Wilberforce 

 

Sunday Scripture

Hebrews 13:5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

 

Saturday Links

After discovering the Cowboy Channel, found this on YouTube by accident and made me laugh: 

https://youtu.be/T6YnchLbVXw?si=t-oFKjPAlI41zuyl 

Another Denise Balog post sharing poetry, scripture, and pictures of Israel:

https://denisebalog.wordpress.com/2025/12/15/unshakable-rock/ 

God bless.

 

Favorite Book Friday

In His Steps by Charles M. Sheldon's story of Americans who pledge to ask themselves, before they do anything, "What would Jesus do?" and then do it. An opportunity for self-reflection and recommit myself to following their example in following Him.  

 

Thankful Thursday

Service opportunities

Worshiping with other Believers

Re-reading favorite books

Blessed rain 

Volunteer alyssum in bloom 

Butterfly enjoying my lantana  

Warm and cozy fireplace

Warm enough in the afternoons to open the front door 

God's grace

for King and Country - World on Fire - ASL version

 https://youtu.be/OIEd3E1DvUc?si=X0hoEi_J1A7ZjxJO

Wordless Wednesday

Monday Quote

What the adversary meant for harm, God will turn for my good because the Great I Am is able to create beauty from ashes. Jesus defeated the adversary for Himself when the deceiver thought to tempt Him. Jesus defeated the adversary for all of us when He suffered in Gethsemane, died on Calvary, and rose from the dead. If I am asked to walk through trials and turmoil, I know God is with me. He is able to deliver me. If He does not, He has a different purpose for me that requires I align my will to His. He is good, and just, and merciful. I am His child, and He loves me. He is trustworthy.

 

Sunday Scripture

Joshua 1:9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

 

Saturday Links

Over at Meeting Jesus with Donna Stearns, she shared sweet encouragement:

https://believe4147.wordpress.com/2025/12/08/a-writers-heart-praying-for-one/ 

My God My Music My Life shared Packing Christmas Away:

https://mygodmymusicmylife.com/2026/01/03/packing-christmas-away/ 

God bless. 

 

Favorite Book Friday

The Best Laid Plans (A Huntresses Novella) by Sarah M. Eden Regency romance. While this is listed as a stand alone story, it includes characters from other series. It was a fun read. Now I want to read the other series. Well played, Sarah M. Eden. Well played. 

 

Thankful Thursday

Blessed rain 

Fresh scent of cut grass 

Church

Opportunities to serve and help others

Warm and cozy fireplace 

Soft blankets

Favorite books 

Knowing God is mindful of me 

Visiting a dear friend

Blessed rain, again

God's grace

The Piano Guys - Love Me Like I Am

https://youtu.be/Kn9mCwezTGU?si=bOkYPTB29RO_Z7QX 

 

Wordless Wednesday

Monday Quote

"'Come as you are,' a loving Father says to each of us, but He adds, 'Don’t plan to stay as you are.'" 

- Jeffrey R. Holland 

 

Sunday Scripture

Psalm 9:1 (To the chief Musician upon Muthlabben, A Psalm of David.) I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.