Matthew 18:5 And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.
Laurel Hawkes
Christian stories of broken souls finding God and romance Jesus never promised a life of sweetness and nice; He promises hope. The weakest flame is stronger than the dark.
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Saturday Links
April 4th, Davids Daily Dose shared Easter wisdom:
https://davidsdailydose.org/2026/04/04/the-unspoken-promise-navigating-the-messy-middle/
Tales from a Mid-Lifer shared lovely "Blooms Along the Path":
https://family5power.com/2026/04/08/blooms-along-the-path/
God bless.
Friday, May 8, 2026
Favorite Book Friday
Son of a Wanted Man by Louis L'Amour western. Tyrel Sackett made an appearance in the story, along with Borden Chantry. Now I want to read the story in which they first met. I also enjoyed the main character's story, Mike Bastian, seeing his journey to becoming his own man.
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Thankful Thursday
Midweek Gospel Study
Farewell potluck until fall restart of MGS
Friday morning, woke to the smell of rain
Air Conditioning and Fans
Still cools off at night
The wonder of help others who can do nothing for you.
Church
Bird song
Visit with a dear friend
God's grace
Mac Sinise - Angel's Theme
https://youtu.be/v1k1hwutQK0?si=qZUCiIjks__EXQze
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Monday, May 4, 2026
Monday Quote
Lucy asks Mr. Beaver, "Then he (Aslan) isn't safe?"
Mr. Beaver replies, "Safe? ... Who said anything about safe?
'Course he isn't safe. But he's good...."
~ C. S. Lewis
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Sunday Scripture
Matthew 18:4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Saturday Links
Grant Ferguson, over at Wrting for Eternity, shares a 4-part series "The Work of Our Hands":
https://writingforeternity.com/2026/03/25/the-work-of-our-hands-part-1/
More Song Dog Journal posts:
https://songdogjournal.com/2026/03/30/ranch-wife-musings-the-cute-factor/
https://songdogjournal.com/2026/03/04/waiting-3/
God bless.
Friday, May 1, 2026
Favorite Book Friday
The Man from the Broken Hills (Not listed as a Sackett novel but it's Milo Talon, a Sacket on his mother's side) by Louis L'Amour western. I want to read the other Talon books. So many books, so little time.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Thankful Thursday
Midweek Gospel study at church
Cool enough to leave the door open more often than not.
A/C and fans for when it's a bit toasty
Opportunities to serve/help others
Church
New book by a favorite author
Favorite ebooks finally available in paperback
God's grace
Mat and Savanna Shaw - Be Moved
https://youtu.be/hNWhZlpbAPw?si=f8wdDLHyzPAYAzjy
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Monday, April 27, 2026
Monday Quote
“I know you have the faith to be healed,
but do you have the faith not to be healed?”
~ David A. Bednar
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Sunday Scripture
Matthew 18:1-3 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Saturday Links
Into the Light Adventures shares a bit of the editing of photos process:
https://intothelightadventures.com/editing-process/
And more dog photos: https://intothelightadventures.com/this-is-why/
God bless.
Friday, April 24, 2026
Favorite Book Friday
High Lonesome by Louis L'Amour western. Page turner. Didn't expect to find myself cheering for outlaws. Ultimately a redemption story.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Thankful Thursday
Serving/helping others
Church
Waffle brunch with family
A/C, fans, ice
Cool enough, every day, to leave the door open for a little while
Re-reading favorite books
Visit with my sister
Grill Night with the neighbors
God's grace
MercyMe - Make It Well
https://youtu.be/3wnzzOpqzdk?si=0BY75luL6-MzFzIX
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Monday, April 20, 2026
Monday Quote
Don't give up because you had a bad day,
forgive yourself
and do better tomorrow.
~ Lauren Gleisberg
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Sunday Scripture
Zephaniah 3:17 “The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.”
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Saturday Links
This year, I discovered Danielle Cress and her blog Truly Inspired Books, a fascinating study:
Song Dog Journal is one of my favorite blogs, every single post. This is Choose Wisely:
https://songdogjournal.com/2026/03/09/ranch-wife-musings-choose-wisely/
God bless.



















