Thankful Thursday

Midweek Gospel Study with sisters in Christ

Cooler weather

Leaving the door open 

Bird song

Bees collecting future honey

Blessed rain 

God's grace.

The Piano Guys - Easy On Me

 https://youtu.be/Tv-_Px5FDDw?si=_9vfjx7urxEHfivU

 

Wordless Wednesday

Monday Quote

 

Sunday Scripture

John 14:22-23 Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.

 

Saturday Links

Tales from a Mid-Lifer shared a collection of lovely photos: Through the Window

https://family5power.com/2026/01/28/seasons-through-the-city-window/ 

Emotionalpeace shared a wonderful visual "Grow Where You Are":

https://emotionalpeace.wordpress.com/2026/01/29/grow-where-you-are/ 

God bless.

 

Favorite Book Friday

Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder (Hannah Swensen Mysteries Book 1) by Joanne Fluke cozy mystery. My favorite part of the book was the chocolate chip cookie recipe included. Sixteen years since I bought the book, and I just made a batch of her cookies last month. They freeze nicely, by the way. My favorite recipe included oatmeal, and I was crushed when I realized how highly allergic to bran I am. More than 10 years later, I found the answer to my problem: cornflakes. I've also tried rice chex-type cereal, and it works too. I prefer the cornflakes. There are 30 books in the series, and they all include recipes. Have fun!

Celebrate chocolate chip cookie week!

 

Thankful Thursday

Lunch and laughter with dear friends

God helping me see a bunny in the suburban wild

Favorite books by favorite authors

Good memories

From toasty back to pleasant 

God's grace 

Lifein3D ~ Life Will Go On

fun fact - filmed by Tempe Town Lake

https://youtu.be/r1ing1sAhkM?si=G6q47nFgCikfEQiy 

 

Wordless Wednesday

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