Friday is over...

...but Sunday is coming.

Good Friday

Jesus knew what was coming. He endeavored to prepare His disciples. However, what was about to happen had never occurred in history before, and would never occur again. A singular event planned before the beginning of time to change all of eternity. Because of one Man, the Son of God, all mankind was promised escape from death and hell, but who could believe such an event, one unlike any other? The followers of Jesus didn't comprehend what was coming. For them, this day was the end, but Sunday is coming.

Musical Thursday

The Piano Guys "The Mission/How Great Thou Art"

https://youtu.be/CHV6BjuQOZQ

Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday Tidbit

The last unedited paragraph I worked on, in "The Blessing Basket." I'd hoped to have it ready for Easter. Not going to happen, but then "Christmas Lost" was ready for Christmas either. Life happens. Controlling what's within my power and letting go of what isn't.

It was all Trace's fault. The day after Thanksgiving, he walked into the diner and asked for Alex. He reminded her of a brick wall. Big as he was, she should have been afraid of him. She wasn't.

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Monday Quote

Sunday Scripture

John 12:12-13

On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.

Saturday Links

Coach Muller shares one of my favorite stories with a messages over at Good Time Stories:
https://goodtimestories.wordpress.com/2018/02/25/just-p-u-s-h/

Jean Fischer shared a brief "Tour of 12 Famous Authors' Homes":
https://jeanfischer.wordpress.com/2018/02/25/a-tour-of-12-famous-authors-homes/

Jim Denney, over at Christians Read, shared an appropriate and timely post for me as I dive into writing the next novella in the Holiday, USA series:
https://christiansread.wordpress.com/2018/03/17/a-prayer-for-the-blank-page/

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

The Inklings of Oxford: C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Their Friends by Harry Lee Poe nonfiction. It's a pretty easy read. Mr. Poe shared highlights of these remarkable men, a couple of my favorite authors. As I read, I wanted to visit the places and discovered Mr. Poe also included written walking tours at the end of the book. Thanks to my dear friend who blessed me with a copy of this delightful book, a keeper.

Musical Thursday

I needed this reminder from Matthew West "The Beautiful Things We Miss." 

https://youtu.be/hMbn9v_ri3A

Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday Tidbit

This is the unedited, current first paragraph of "The Blessing Basket," the thirteenth novella in the Holiday, USA series:

Trace Brown envied his boss. Plenty of women expressed an interest in the owner of Holiday Diner, but he'd never noticed, at least that's what Trace had heard. He'd watched the old man date and marry a woman as old as he was. In their mid-fifties, weren't they too old to act so mushy? The couple were so obviously in love the sweetness made Trace's teeth ache.

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Monday Quote

Sunday Scripture

Proverbs 22:9

He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.

It's here, at last...

Christmas Lost

The twelfth novella in the series is here...

Welcome back to Holiday, USA, small town America, where nothing happens, except holidays... and a little romance, if the hero and heroine trust God.

Townie Karen Little is the resident quintessential spinster. She's lived in the same house her whole life, more than half a century. She knows she's stuck, but her plans for the future blow up in her face, on a regular basis. Why risk being wrong again?

After six years, Holiday Diner's owner, Alexander Hamilton, is still a newbie and Holiday's most eligible silver fox bachelor. Being the catch of the day for the single women of Holiday makes his vow to never marry again a challenge. Why test the three strikes you're out rule?

Sometimes, so much time passes, it feels like God has forgotten, but He is moving all the pieces into place for the right moment...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BHC1CL9/ref=sr_1_1

St. Patrick's Day...

...is tomorrow. How about celebrating with a romantic read?

Tough Luck

The fourth novella in the series is finally here...

Welcome back to Holiday, USA, small town America, where nothing happens, except holidays... and maybe a little romance, if the hero and heroine trust God.

Holiday's playboy, Brent Kelly, returns home a changed man, if only everyone would believe him. The First Annual Tough Luck Run offers him the opportunity to prove he turned over a new leaf.

Cindy Garvey has worked hard her whole life, and now she is preparing to move from employee to business owner with her best friend. The last thing she needs is one more surprise in her life.

God provides the way to Happily Ever After, no matter how far astray His children wander...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KYXDFQ4/ref=s9_simh_gw_p351_d9_i4 

Musical Thursday

For Christmas, my sister bought be Josh Groban's "Stages." I'm listening to it as I write this. This is "Bring Him Home," from Les Miserables. I saw it in London, during the first year it ran. This song still makes me cry. Love it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXnRf3TQcpk

Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday Tidbit

To my readers who have been patiently waiting, I thank you. I've a chapter and a half to finish editing. Then, it's time for formatting, making sure everything is ready for being uploaded. After that, it's a deep breath, a prayer, filling everything in, and clicking "Publish." Here's a line:

You never claimed to be smart. Curious, yes, but curious often has little do to with smart.    

Monday Quote

From "Giving Thanks," novella #11 in the Holiday, USA series:

"Never, ever pray for patience. I'm convinced prayers for patience are tied to a pull chain that automatically dumps a bucketful of trials."

Sunday Scripture

Proverbs 22:6

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

Saturday Links

Israel Onyije of Wizzymed Power International shared the value of encouraging others:
https://wizzymedpower.com/2018/02/19/encourage-others-to-succeed/

Tarnya shares simple hints on effective communication. It's good to review:
https://closeddoorsdotblog.wordpress.com/2018/02/19/the-art-of-effective-communication/

God bless.

One of my fall bouquets from Bobbie's Flowers.

Favorite Book Friday

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery is a longtime favorite. The insights and sweetness of the story have touched my heart for decades.

The biggest white spot in the middle is the moon. The others are streetlights and house lights.

Musical Thursday

The Piano Guys ~ "Rewrite the Stars" (featured yesterday on social media)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cINJwaAn4Y

I'm fascinated by the toadstools that pop up in our yard, when the conditions are right.

Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday Tidbit

This is the unedited blurb for "Christmas Lost," to be published, soon. 

The twelfth novella in the series is here...

Welcome back to Holiday, USA, small town America, where nothing happens, except holidays... and a little romance, if the hero and heroine trust God.

Townie Karen Little is the resident quintessential spinster. She's lived in the same house all her life, more than half a century. How is she supposed to have a five-year-plan when she's grown up believing everything she does is wrong?

After six years, Holiday Diner's owner, Alexander Hamilton, is still considered a newbie and Holiday's most eligible gray fox bachelor. Being the catch of the day for the single women of Holiday makes his vow to never marry again problematic. Why would he test the three strikes you're out possibility?

Sometimes, so much time passes, it feels like God has forgotten, but He is moving all the pieces into place for the right moment...

Monday Quote

Sunday Scripture

Proverbs 22:3

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

Saturday Links

Christians Read blog shared a bit of history about the Inklings, including J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis:
https://christiansread.wordpress.com/2018/01/20/who-are-your-inklings/

I loved owning a horse. This brought back those happy memories:
https://fuzzyfanaticblog.wordpress.com/2018/02/17/7-reasons-why-horse-ownership-is-great/

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Make Your Bed ~ Little Things that can Change Your Life ...and Maybe the World by Admiral William H. McRaven (U.S. Navy Retired) nonfiction. I don't make my bed every morning, but I always dress for the day, and six days a week I go for a walk. I'd like to read this regularly.

Musical Thursday

Gentri's tribute to Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.), a nonprofit organization fighting human trafficking OURrescue.org, "Say Something/Angel"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMLvlQkmRSA