Laurel Hawkes
Christian stories of broken souls finding God and romance Jesus never promised a life of sweetness and nice; He promises hope. The weakest flame is stronger than the dark.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Monday, May 18, 2026
Monday Quote
I heard this story/parable years and years ago. I looked for an original but found nothing. I think it more and more relevant every day.
A king went to visit a faraway country. On the journey, he met Death along the way.
Death told him, "I'm on my way to your kingdom with a plague."
The king accepted the proclamation and asked, "How many will you take?"
"Five hundred."
"So be it." The king sorrowed as he went on his way but knew he could change nothing. However, when he returned to his kingdom 5,000 were dead. He confronted Death and demanded, "You said you would only take 500."
"I did as I said," replied Death. "Fear took the rest."
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Sunday Scripture
Matthew 18:6 But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Saturday Links
Nuggets of Gold shares short stories, quotes, and fun facts:
https://joyroses13.wordpress.com/2026/04/14/tuesdays-thoughts-541/
God bless.
Friday, May 15, 2026
Favorite Book Friday
Take a Chance (Prosperity Ranch series Book 5) by Heather B. Moore romance. Fun. Likable hero and heroine. Interesting concept. Keeper.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Thankful Thursday
Support in difficult moments
Opportunities to serve
Air conditioning, fans, and ice
Kindness
Bird song
God's grace
The Piano Guys - Thank God I Do/Be Still My Soul
https://youtu.be/lXwuZhjtq3U?si=6NDq5G8Wgw0Ghc5d
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Monday, May 11, 2026
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Saturday Links
April 4th, Davids Daily Dose shared Easter wisdom:
https://davidsdailydose.org/2026/04/04/the-unspoken-promise-navigating-the-messy-middle/
Tales from a Mid-Lifer shared lovely "Blooms Along the Path":
https://family5power.com/2026/04/08/blooms-along-the-path/
God bless.
Friday, May 8, 2026
Favorite Book Friday
Son of a Wanted Man by Louis L'Amour western. Tyrel Sackett made an appearance in the story, along with Borden Chantry. Now I want to read the story in which they first met. I also enjoyed the main character's story, Mike Bastian, seeing his journey to becoming his own man.
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Thankful Thursday
Midweek Gospel Study
Farewell potluck until fall restart of MGS
Friday morning, woke to the smell of rain
Air Conditioning and Fans
Still cools off at night
The wonder of help others who can do nothing for you.
Church
Bird song
Visit with a dear friend
God's grace
Mac Sinise - Angel's Theme
https://youtu.be/v1k1hwutQK0?si=qZUCiIjks__EXQze
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Monday, May 4, 2026
Monday Quote
Lucy asks Mr. Beaver, "Then he (Aslan) isn't safe?"
Mr. Beaver replies, "Safe? ... Who said anything about safe?
'Course he isn't safe. But he's good...."
~ C. S. Lewis
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Sunday Scripture
Matthew 18:4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Saturday Links
Grant Ferguson, over at Wrting for Eternity, shares a 4-part series "The Work of Our Hands":
https://writingforeternity.com/2026/03/25/the-work-of-our-hands-part-1/
More Song Dog Journal posts:
https://songdogjournal.com/2026/03/30/ranch-wife-musings-the-cute-factor/
https://songdogjournal.com/2026/03/04/waiting-3/
God bless.
Friday, May 1, 2026
Favorite Book Friday
The Man from the Broken Hills (Not listed as a Sackett novel but it's Milo Talon, a Sacket on his mother's side) by Louis L'Amour western. I want to read the other Talon books. So many books, so little time.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Thankful Thursday
Midweek Gospel study at church
Cool enough to leave the door open more often than not.
A/C and fans for when it's a bit toasty
Opportunities to serve/help others
Church
New book by a favorite author
Favorite ebooks finally available in paperback
God's grace
Mat and Savanna Shaw - Be Moved
https://youtu.be/hNWhZlpbAPw?si=f8wdDLHyzPAYAzjy
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Monday, April 27, 2026
Monday Quote
“I know you have the faith to be healed,
but do you have the faith not to be healed?”
~ David A. Bednar


















