Monday Quote

"Never give up on anyone. And that includes not giving up on you." 

~ Deiter F. Uchtdorf

 

Sunday Scripture

John 14:21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. 

Saturday Links

Into the Light Adventures shared Dog Agility Events:

https://intothelightadventures.com/dog-agility-events/ 

Julie Sheppard aka Reiko Chinen, over at emotionalpeace, shared inspirational insights:

https://emotionalpeace.wordpress.com/2026/01/09/the-moon/ 

God bless.

 

Alas, No Leap Day

Celebrate with a story anyway.

Leap of Faith Day 

The ninth novella in the series.

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

Her life a mess, EMT Belle Carlisle wants a fresh start. She's lived in Holiday a few years and likes it well enough. She's happy, mostly. 'Be Bold' is her personal aphorism, but it was never intended to include asking a man on a date.

Born and raised in Holiday, Vince Timmons is certain the prettiest EMT on the planet could never be interested in a younger man. Besides, his life is a mess. Not to mention the woman he pursued for over a year humiliated him in public. The last thing he needs is to fall for another woman who doesn't want him.

Man looks on the outward appearance and judges accordingly. God looks on the heart...

http://www.amazon.com/Leap-Faith-Day-Holiday-Book-ebook/dp/B01EX4Y2IO

If you prefer paperback, Holiday, USA Anthology 2016-17

All four novellas, 9-12, are available in their entirety in paperback, including the covers on the back, for those who enjoy collecting a series.

http://a.co/5ETTtmt 

 

Thankful Thursday

Fresh baked Chocolate Chip Cookies

Serving and helping others

Sunday church worship

Time with family

Yummy waffles

Favorite books 

God bless. 

The Piano Guys - Music Box Dancer

https://youtu.be/uM4-cA3Dfdo?si=KcVucPWysQOfPT_V 

 

Wordless Wednesday

Leap of Faith Day quote

Thanks to Donna Keevers Driver for creating this for me:

 

Sunday Scripture

John 14:20 At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you.

 

Saturday Links

Debbie Kay, Founder of Hope for the Broken Hearted Ministries, shares an inspiring daily note to self: 

https://notetoselfdailyremindersforthebrokenhearted.wordpress.com/2026/01/16/note-to-self-jan-16th-7/ 

Robert Hansen, over at My God My Music My Life, shared Enough?

https://mygodmymusicmylife.com/2026/01/16/enough/ 

God bless.

 

Favorite Book Friday

Reflections on Life II: Notes from the Journey by Staci Stallings nonfiction. 81 short, 1-5 pages, essays/stories on finding God's path for your life and following it. I bought it in paperback, as I do every book I'm able by Staci Stallings. Her books are keepers, and I find passages I underline or star. I will always read her books again as I find insights and deepen my understanding. While we don't agree on everything, she inspires me to strengthen my own faith. 

 

Thankful Thursday

After several weeks of spring, winterish weather returned for a visit

Warm and cozy fireplace

Fun romantic movies

Favorite books

Lunch with a dear friend 

 Blessed rain

Thanks God for watering my plants 

Visit with a dear friend 

God's grace 

Visual Melodies shared Will Ye Go, Lassie, Go? Scotland Folk Ballad Tune

https://youtu.be/rYZv7pUxuHU?si=4vDcjl3B__lE3Kuq   

 

Wordless Wednesday

Monday Quote

The story of becoming beautiful 

isn't about the ugly duckling 

becoming a swan; 

it is about the ugly duckling 

realizing 

it was a swan all along. 

~ Leta Greene

 

Sunday Scripture

John 14:19 Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.

 

Valentine's Day

Valentine Delivery

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day. Celebrate with a story.

The third 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.

Lance Nelson delivers flowers every Valentine's Day. This year, he decides to show the woman he's secretly loved all his life exactly how he feels, creating a unique bouquet especially for her.

This Valentine's Day, Sharon Kelly decides to stop waiting for someone to send her what she wants and orders a bouquet of flowers for herself. She might as well arrange for her secret crush to deliver them.

God works in mysterious ways to provide the way to Happily Ever After, even when His children stand in their own way...

http://www.amazon.com/Valentine-Delivery-Holiday-Laurel-Hawkes-ebook/dp/B00IGVA8SY/ref=sr_1_3 

 

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

Visit with my sister 

Church worship with fellow believers

Opportunities to serve others

Lovely lunch with a church sister

Luau with community friends

Lovely weather for walking 

God's grace

for King + Country - Ever and Ever Before

https://youtu.be/L0LisSmS3Ew?si=yQ5Ya2bcT00dkPMo 

 

Wordless Wednesday

 

Monday Quote

Thanks to Donna Keevers Driver for creating this for me. 

Sunday Scripture

John 14:18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.