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.
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.
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!
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
"Never give up on anyone. And that includes not giving up on you."
~ Deiter F. Uchtdorf
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.
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.
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.
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
John 14:20 At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you.
Debbie Kay, Founder of Hope for the Broken Hearted Ministries, shares an inspiring daily note to self:
Robert Hansen, over at My God My Music My Life, shared Enough?
https://mygodmymusicmylife.com/2026/01/16/enough/
God bless.
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.
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
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
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.
