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.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Monday, November 4, 2024
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Sunday Scripture
Revelation 1:8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Saturday Links
Linda Mahkovec - Author shared Apple Season:
https://lindamahkovec.com/2024/09/14/apple-season/
While Song Dog Journal posted this in September, her posts are a peaceful read anytime:
https://songdogjournal.com/2024/09/17/where-has-the-summer-gone/
God bless.
Friday, November 1, 2024
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Tuesday Toss Up
Why I celebrate Halloween: It's the one holiday we encourage ourselves to look into the darkness and drag our fears into the light and hopefully see them for what they are: An opportunity to be brave and reclaim our power over them.
Shelley's "Frankenstein" explores the folly of men pretending to be God. Stoker's "Dracula" reveals the horror of those who live by taking from others. I can't imagine a world without Poe, and his willingness to expose the monsters within. We prevail when we choose good over evil.
The early history of Samhain, what would later become Halloween, was a celebration of the end of the harvest and the end of the year as well as the beginning of a new year. Leave in the past what no longer brings life and love. Welcome the opportunity to start fresh with the old and withered swept away, making room for the new. A time to seek God's protection in the coming winter.
For the record, I don't do scary. Growing up in it means it isn't entertainment for me. Dress up is fun. I've always had a fondness for jack-o-lanterns, the cheerful flame flickering inside. Not to mention my love of pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. The promise of cooler weather, a definite bonus in the desert. The changing color of the leaves, which people generously share through pictures. The prelude to the coming triad holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year (gratitude, giving, and starting anew). Enjoy the day. Indulge in a treat. Laugh.
Monday, October 28, 2024
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Sunday Scripture
Revelation 1:3 Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Saturday Links
Sandra J, over at Into the Light Adventures, shared a few quilts from the National Quilt Museum:
https://intothelightadventures.com/exploring-the-national-quilt-museum/
Bridget A Thomas posted this in Sept, but it applies anytime:
https://bridgetathomas.com/2024/09/07/augusts-blessings-and-reminders/
God bless.
Friday, October 25, 2024
Halloween is coming
Celebrate with a story.
Secondhand Samhain
The seventh
novella in the series.
Jan Connor, the new manager of the secondhand shop Vintage Holiday, loves her job, her town, and her life. She doesn't need anything except a little bit of help. Her annual Halloween birthday party isn't coming together, and her antiquated computer system is only making it worse.
Trent McDonald, computer guru extraordinaire, is looking for a place to call home. His brother, Cowboy, suggested Holiday might offer what he needs but never mentioned Vintage Holiday's pretty shop manager.
Between one breath and the next, God changes everything...
http://www.amazon.com/Secondhand-Samhain-Holiday-USA-Book-ebook/dp/B01A0IBBQI/ref=sr_1_1
All four novellas published in 2015 are available in their entirety in paperback, including the covers on the back, for those who enjoy collecting a series.
https://www.amazon.com/Holiday-USA-Anthology-2015-2/dp/153018617X/ref=sr_1_22
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Monday, October 21, 2024
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Sunday Scripture
Revelation 1:1-2
1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:
2 Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Saturday Links
Into the Light Adventures shares horses:
https://intothelightadventures.com/my-favorite-horse-art/
Inspiration from Seeking Divine Perspective, worth starting with the first installment:
https://seekingdivineperspective.com/2024/09/01/theres-got-to-be-an-easier-way-to-get-readers-p-s/
God bless.
Friday, October 18, 2024
Favorite Book Friday
Royal Secrets (Royal Series Book 2) by Traci Hunter Abramson suspense romance. Funny how it doesn't matter that I've read it before. It's been long enough, I don't remember all the details. A challenge to put down.