Monday Quote

I needed the reminder:

If you think you've blown God's plan for your life, 

rest in this: 

You, my beautiful friend, are not that powerful. 

 

Sunday Scripture

Psalms 3:5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me. 

 

Saturday Links

Back in June, Bridget A. Thomas shared "A New Thing." Still applicable: 

https://bridgetathomas.com/2026/06/09/a-new-thing/ 

Lively Gracely shared "Maximum Adventure." Delightfully silly fun.

https://livoragracely.wordpress.com/2026/06/17/maximum-adventure/ 

God bless. 

Favorite Book Friday

When God Doesn't Fix It by Laura Story nonfiction Christian inspirational. Laura Story (Elvington) shares her journey with her husband Martin, more particularly from his diagnosis of a brain tumor, surgery, and beyond. She talks about the Myths and the Truths. She wrote "Indescribable" and "Blessings" and "I Can Just Be Me." Inspiring, uplifting, encouraging, especially for those in the midst of trials and tribulations that feel like they never end. Some don't and it isn't because God doesn't love us. He has a different plan than we do, and His plan is always better than our plan.   

Thankful Thursday

A/C, fans, ice

Encouraging friends

 Hope

Overnight lows below 90s - Whew

New bed 

God's grace

The Piano Guys - Waterfall

https://youtu.be/680j52mXqlE?si=BmD5qM8nBtNX7XMw 

 

Wordless Wednesday

Monday Quote

Stay in the habit of 

'glancing' at your problems and 

'gazing' at the Lord. 

~ Joni Eareckson Tada

 

Sunday Scripture

Psalms 3:4 I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.

 

Saturday Links

Bridget A. Thomas shares a good reminder "Where We Place Our Focus Matters":

https://bridgetathomas.com/2026/06/03/where-we-place-our-focus-matters/ 

Fake History Hunter debunks supposed history pictures and views; this one is an AI review: 

https://fakehistoryhunter.net/2026/06/06/ai-review-time-witnessed/ 

God bless.

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.