Taking service opportunities
Church
Warm enough in the afternoons to leave the door open
Dinner with my sister
New book by a favorite author
Christmas movies and stories
God's grace
The Piano Guys - Never Gonna Give You Up
https://youtu.be/ezW0vpBSDf4?si=63RbCm-XcCTiV7yJ
Luke 1:26-33 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.
Denise Balog shares Grace filled devotionals. This is Glory Sky! https://denisebalog.wordpress.com/2025/12/12/glory-sky/
I always enjoy Bridget A. Thomas' posts; this one shares blogs about Advent: https://bridgetathomas.com/2025/11/30/advent-2025/
God bless.
Christmas Present
Opportunities to serve/help others
Worship with fellow believers
Christmas specials and shows
Warm spell, being able leave the door open in the afternoons
Christmas stories
God's grace
for King and Country - World on Fire
https://youtu.be/Dnfbpu7iSGU?si=Y1GQsZyapUN51VtM
Isaiah 9:6-7 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
Who knew such things existed? Shared by Brilliant Viewpoint. How fun!
https://brilliantviewpoint.com/2025/12/05/advent-calendars-a-puzzle-one/
Once a week, Kevin the Countryman shares a walk somewhere in England. This one is Henley-on-Thames, including lovely Christmas lights: https://youtu.be/6cv9tPEEjw4?si=-gFI46Szz9n5_e_A
God bless.
The Forgotten King (The Forgotten King series Book 1) by Vibeke Hiatt YA Arthurian Myths and Legends. I haven't read King Arthur, but this story reminds me of other Quest stories I've read, The Lord of the Rings, The Sword of Shannara, Chronicles of Narnia, with a little flavor of Pilgrim's Progress.
Music to start the Christmas Season, some of my favorite songs that I listen to all year long.
A Christmas dedication to our men and women in uniform. A Soldier's Silent Night was originally titled 'Merry Christmas My Friend' and written by Lance Corporal James M. Schmidt in 1987.
A I does not create anything: it copies and pastes and manipulates stolen material. Where is the honor, beauty, and joy in that?
Isaiah 7:14-15 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good.
Valuable insights from Song Dog Journal:
https://songdogjournal.com/2025/10/12/ranch-wife-musings-tangled-lives/
A blessed new addition to my favorite Song Dog Journal:
https://songdogjournal.com/2025/11/08/ranch-wife-musings-welcome-to-the-world/
God bless.
Hometown Vendetta (Luke Steele series Book 1) by Traci Hunter Abramson suspense romance. Re-reading in preparation for the newest story in the series.
Victim #8 (Luke Steele series Book 2) by Traci Hunter Abramson suspense romance. Heart pounding! Looking forward to the next book, whenever it's coming out.
Blessed rain
Slowly but surely recovering from a cold
Electric fireplace, warm and cozy and useful on no burn days
Favorite books
Supportive friends
Comfy blankets
Pilgrims willing to seek freedom and Natives willing to help
Courage to keep going
God's patience
God's joy
God's love
God's grace
Mat and Savanna Shaw - Applause
https://youtu.be/4VdHz1O7sdk?si=L2rHsZ8rUmHYWV1V
