Favorite Book Friday

Reflections on Life 1 by Staci Stallings nonfiction. Short essays of inspiration and encouragement from one of my favorite authors. 

 

Today is Friendship Day

Celebrate with a story. 

Just Friends

The sixth 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.

After Mindy Harper's life crashes, she cuts off her friends. What other choice does she have? She doesn't fit in anymore. Holidays commemorating friendship fail to convince her she should celebrate them. A handsome ranch hand won't change her mind.

Cowboy left most of his past behind, with no regrets. The moment he sees Mindy he knows where his future lies. Friendship is the best place to start, but what is he supposed to do when she declares they're acquaintances?

God opens closed doors to those who knock, if it's His will...

http://www.amazon.com/Just-Friends-Holiday-USA-Book-ebook/dp/B017FSC4WG/ref=sr_1_1

If you prefer paperback, Holiday, USA Anthology 2015.

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=s

Wordless Wednesday

 

Monday Quote

 

Just Friends Day is the 30th.

Thanks to Donna Keevers Driver for creating this for me. 

Sunday Scripture

Psalms 3:2-3 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah. But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

 

 

Saturday Links

Livora Gracely shared the delightful "The Very Serious Fruit Committee":

https://livoragracely.wordpress.com/2026/05/11/the-very-serious-fruit-committee/ 

I also enjoyed her Tiny Joy Theory: 

https://livoragracely.wordpress.com/2026/05/12/tiny-joy-theory/ 

God bless. 

Favorite Book Friday

Sunday is All or Nothing Day. Celebrate with a story. 

All or Nothing

The tenth 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.

Secrets? Angela Goodrich owns a few. Moving to Holiday is her dream come true. As Holiday Sweets' new manager, she wants a fresh start even as she wants to share the truth of who she is. Will she still be welcomed?

Anger issues? Caleb Bronson denies it despite the fact he'd like to throttle his EMT partner's new fiancé for wronging his sister. What does it matter if his anger is dominating his life and spills over on the attractive and newest resident of Holiday?

The truth will set you free, if you're willing to endure the discomfort of letting go of the lies. God knows the pain hidden in the soul anyway...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7MZC9M/ref=sr_1_1

 For those who 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

Much needed blessed rain

God watered my outdoor plants for a week.

A/C, fans, ice 

Church 

Meeting friends everywhere I go 

Visiting a dear friend 

Lunch with people dear to my heart 

Fun movies 

God's grace

for King and Country - what if I told you?

https://youtu.be/4TtDlYiUF9s?si=0w2u6lhV9PGN4LbW 

 

Wordless Wednesday

Monday Quote

 All or Nothing Day is coming on the 26th. 

Thanks to Donna Keevers Driver for creating this for me. 

Sunday Scripture

Matthew 18:20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

 

Saturday Links

Bridget A. Thomas shares "Looking for Breakthroughs and God's Goodness in Our Lives":

https://bridgetathomas.com/2026/05/31/looking-for-breakthroughs-and-gods-goodness-in-our-lives/ 

Davids Daily Dose shared a fun short story: 

https://davidsdailydose.org/2026/05/09/finding-ben-short-story/ 

God bless. 

Favorite Book Friday

The Paupers' House Party (Summer House Party/Timeless Regency Collection Book 4) by Sarah M. Eden Regency romance. Delightfully hilarious. Loved this story!  

 

Thankful Thursday

A/C, fans, ice

 Blessed rain

Finished first revision of Hidden Possibilities

Started first revision of Unexpected Possibilities 

God kindly watered my outdoor plants

Blessed rain

Dove in my Queen Palm made it through the storm. 

God's grace

Mac Sinise -Triumphant

https://youtu.be/GuhV8a2E46I?si=d4hqsZptl_Bzz3Gy 

 

Wordless Wednesday

Monday Quote

The world will knock you down plenty. You don't need to be doing it to yourself .~ Elizabeth Scott

 

Sunday Scripture

Matthew 18:18 Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. 

 

Saturday Links

Bible-Science Guy shared fascinating facts about "Longevity Champs." 

https://biblescienceguy.wordpress.com/2026/05/27/longevity-champs/ 

Bridget A. Thomas shared "Where Does Your Hope Lie?"

https://bridgetathomas.com/2026/05/27/where-does-your-hope-lie/ 

God bless. 

Favorite Book Friday

A Perfect Match (Summer House Party/Timeless Regency Collection Book 4) by Donna Hatch Regency romance. Delighted to learn it's a prequel to a longer novel. Added to my Wish List.

 

Thankful Thursday

Independence Day

Happy 250th Birthday, America!

All the events available to watch on YouTube

Inspirational YouTube channels

Willis H. Carrier - inventor of air conditioning 

A/C, fans, ice

Helpful encouraging friends and family 

God's grace

The Piano Guys - Abraham Lincoln Tribute

https://youtu.be/FLrgY6zxu90?si=hVgwTlRPPWIbT3LQ