Saturday Links

Jeff Rab's posts lift my spirit and comfort my soul and humble me. I want to be more like this singer.
https://jeffrab.com/2019/07/15/singing-in-the-rubble/

Horse Addict talks about attention to detail and horses:
https://horseaddict.net/2019/07/16/detail-lens-artist-photo-challenge-54/

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Dog Company: A True Story of American Soldiers Abandoned by Their High Command by Lynn Vincent and Captain Roger Hill. God bless those who fight for what's right and stand in harms way, despite the odds against them. I read a lot of military books because they understand the battle against evil, both the expected and the unexpected, on a level those who haven't been at war or abused simply do not comprehend.

Musical Thursday

Casting Crowns' "Nobody"

featuring Matthew West

https://youtu.be/1yBzIt_z8oY

Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday Tidbit

Interesting bit I learned while doing research: Dandelions are the only flowers known to represent the sun, the moon, and the starts. The first bloom of yellow is the sun. The fluffy orb is the moon, and the individual dispersing seeds are the stars. They open in the morning and close at night. The leaves add a peppery taste to salads. The roots, leaves, and flowers are known for a variety of medicinal uses. The flowers are also bee and butterfly starter foods.

Monday Quote

 Thank you, Donna Keevers Driver, for creating the meme.

Scripture Study

Genesis 4:1-2

And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the Lord. And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, and but Cain was a tiller of the ground.

Saturday Links

Nike N. Chillemi shares hurricane preparation tips:
https://nikechillemi.com/2019/08/17/all-things-hurricane-week-tips-stories/

Mustard Seed Blog shared a great visualization of how we should pursue Jesus:
https://mustardseedblogs.com/2019/07/07/come-on-lets-go-following-god-with-enthusiasm/

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Snow Angel (Rocky series Book 1) by Davalynn Spencer Inspirational Western romance. A delightful story and a definite keeper. I look forward to reading more by this author. Adding her to my Must Buy List.

Musical Thursday

Bridges to Nature by Tim Janis

https://youtu.be/L6UWzKsx4kg

Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday Tidbit

Coax, as in manage or guide, comes into use about 1841. Before that, it means to lure or treat endearingly or make a fool of or impose upon.

Monday Quote

The wise man in the storm prays to God, not for safety from danger, but for deliverance from fear.
 ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Scripture Study

Genesis 3:22-24

And the Lord God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever: Therefore the Lord God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken. So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.

Saturday Links

What an astonishing story! Thanks to Gayle Jorgenson, over at The Fuzzy Fanatic for sharing:
https://fuzzyfanaticblog.wordpress.com/2019/06/20/man-vs-dog-race-through-desert/

What an honor to be the answer to someone's prayer as Jeff Rab and Ashley were:
https://jeffrab.com/2019/06/21/fishing-for-men-with-fish/

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Betrayed: The Shocking True Story of Extortion 17 as told by a Navy SEAL's Father by Billy Vaughn, with Monica Morrill and Cari Blake. This book has been on my Wish List since it first came out, in 2013. I knew it would be a difficult read. I've followed the Vaughn's from shortly after the shoot down of Extortion 17. God bless the Vaughns, and God bless our troops.

Musical Thursday

MercyMe's "Flawless"

https://youtu.be/wjLlLPZderk

Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday Tidbit

Brash isn't used until 1824.

Close up of a dandelion, using a simple digital camera. Cool.

Monday Quote

Criticism is something you can easily avoid by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.
~ Aristotle

Scripture Study

Genesis 3:21

Unto Adam also and to his wife did the Lord God make coasts of skins, and clothed them.

Saturday Links

Horse Addict shares an amazing dressage video, and I want to watch it again:
https://horseaddict.net/2019/06/19/solving-problems-before-they-become-issues/

A rare sight captured by Margaret from soulfood 101 blog:
https://soulfood101blog.wordpress.com/2019/06/20/hummingbirds-playing-nice/

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Landry's Back in Town (Rocky Ridge Romance series Book 1) by Margery Scott sweet historical western romance. I enjoyed the story and the characters. I'll be reading more of her books.

Musical Thursday

Casting Crowns' "Only Jesus"

https://youtu.be/MVU3wX7Sbog

Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday Tidbit

Rationalization didn't enter the lexicon until 1825.

Monday Quote

Inaction breeds doubt and fear.

Action breeds confidence and courage.

If you want to conquer fear,

do not sit home and think about it.

Go out and get busy.

~ Dale Carnegie

Scripture Study

Genesis 3:20

And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living.

Saturday Links

Jeff Rab shares a painful lesson he learned from chickens:
https://jeffrab.com/2019/06/13/there-go-i/

Vrunda Chauk posted a bit of encouragement for when things don't go as you expect:
https://vrundachauk.wordpress.com/2019/06/16/note-to-self-7-when-things-dont-go-the-way-you-expect/

God bless.

Friends Day

Sunday is Friends Day. Celebrate by reading:

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

Also published in paperback Holiday, USA Anthology 2015

https://www.amazon.com/Holiday-USA-Anthology-2015-2/dp/153018617X/ref=sr_1_22 

Ready for Friends Day?

 Thank you, Donna Keevers Driver, for creating memes for my books.