Sunday Scripture

Ruth 2:7

And she said, I pray you, let me glean and gather after the reapers among the sheaves: so she came, and hath continued even from the morning until now, that she tarried a little in the house.

Saturday Links

Vrunda Chauk discusses "Is Talent All that it Takes?"
https://vrundachauk.wordpress.com/2020/01/20/is-talent-all-that-it-takes/

Jill McIlreavy, over at Mustard Seed Blog, shares "Beyond Your Wildest Expectations!"
https://mustardseedblogs.com/2020/01/20/beyond-your-wildest-expectations/

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Chance for Home (Chance 2) by Traci Hunter Abramson Inspirational romance. In one scene, the main couple visit a restaurant, in Phoenix, where the entire staff dressed in costumes and stayed in character. I was transported back decades to Bobby McGee's. Taking a trip down memory lane, I discovered it is now Bobby Q. I may have to go sometime, for fun. I love the characters and the story.

Musical Thursday

Tim Janis' "White Shores" 2 hours of beautiful music and gorgeous videos/photos

https://youtu.be/5yA3-IDTF1M

Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday Tidbit

A chapter and a half left to edit. Being a caregiver has changed my writing time. I'm endeavoring to remember that God created times and seasons. Right now is my season to be a caregiver. I'm not giving up on my writing, but I'm also working hard to give it to God. Being a survivor, I value being in control. God's teaching me to give control to Him.

Memorial Day

All gave some. Some gave all.

It is on this day that we remember those who gave all.

May God bless their family and friends.

Sunday Scripture

Ruth 2:6

And the servant that was set over the reapers answered and said, It is the Moabitish damsel that came back with Naomi out of the country of Moab...

Saturday Links

Short and fun, moon bunny creations by Helen Mira Tanner:
https://moonbunnycreations.wordpress.com/2020/01/06/new-years-resolutions/

Pathways and Patinas shared "Hiking Mt. Snowdon, in Wales..." and now I want to visit.
https://pathwaysandpatinas.com/2020/01/08/hiking-mt-snowdon-in-wales-an-easier-alternative/

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Chances Are (Chance 1) by Traci Hunter Abramson Inspirational romance. Another marriage of convenience, and I loved it. I must admit that in interest in particular storylines is greatly influenced by the storyteller. 

Musical Thursday

Gentri's "Choose You Still"

https://youtu.be/KdQyzwDK9Js

Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday Tidbit

I'm so close to being finished and yet so far. I've less than 17 pages to go. My hope is to finish and prepare for publishing by the end of June. It's the first time I will publish a paperback under Kindle, since it took over Create Space. I'm nervous. I'm always nervous doing something new. "Feel the fear and do it anyway." I read that book decades ago and still recite it in my head.

Monday Quote

If you think something is ugly, look harder. Ugliness is just a failure of seeing."

~ Matt Haig

Sunday Scripture

Ruth 2:5

Then said Boaz unto his servant that was set over the reapers, Whose damsel is this?

Saturday Links

Angela, over at Water For Camels, gives practical advice for parents on teaching Stranger Danger:
https://waterforcamels.com/2020/01/11/sweetie-pie/

Jill's post, over at Mustard Seed Blog, made me evaluate how I treat God:
https://mustardseedblogs.com/2020/01/13/pray-without-ceasing/

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

The Cowboy's Convenient Marriage (Saddle Springs series 4) by Valerie Comer Christian contemporary romance. I'm not a fan of convenient marriages in contemporary settings, but Valerie Comer made this one work. I want to read more of her books, start at the beginning of this series.

Musical Thursday

MercyMe's "Hurry Up and Wait"

https://youtu.be/gxbfyt8Rraw 

Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday Tidbit

I used "train of thought" and worried the idiom wasn't in use in the early 1800s, since trains, such as railways, weren't yet in use. However, a little research revealed that "train of thought" was first used in 1651 by Thomas Hobbes. Learned something new.

Monday Quote

If we feel fear, we need more love.

~ Arthur Brooks

 

Sunday Scripture

Ruth 2:4

And, behold, Boaz came from Beth-lehem, and said unto the reapers, The Lord be with you. And they answered him, The Lord bless thee.

Saturday Links

Luke Shelton is a Tolkien and Medieval researcher. This is one of many responses to his project:
https://luke-shelton.com/2019/03/19/marcel-aubron-bulless-experience-tolkien-experience-project-45/

Want to know about the history of the English afternoon tea? Donna Hatch spills it:
https://donnahatch.com/english-afternoon-tea-and-recipes/

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Rising Star (Coastal Hearts series 4) by Janet W. Ferguson contemporary Christian romance. This book wasn't anywhere on my list until I read an short excerpt and saw a familiar song title, "Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits." I waited for the book to be released and bought it. I laughed and cried and loved the story. Star and Paul struggle like most Christians. Life isn't sweet or nice. They have tough lessons to learn. They each reminded me of myself and my own struggles. I loved the visit to Ireland and the peek into the missionary work in Africa. I'm looking forward to reading more books by Janet W. Ferguson. 

Musical Thursday

Casting Crowns' Glorious Day

https://youtu.be/2ntwGWzdCwc

Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday Tidbit

Pshaw appears by 1670, so I replaced tsk with pshaw.

Monday Quote

I do not sit down at my desk to put into verse something that is already clear in my mind. 

If it were clear in my mind, I should have no incentive or need to write about it. 

We do not write in order to be understood; we write in order to understand.

~ C. S. Lewis

Sunday Scripture

Ruth 2:3

And she went, and came, and gleaned in the field after the reapers: and her hap was to light on a part of the field belonging unto Boaz, who was of the kindred of Elimelech.

Saturday Links

Dyan Diamond, over at Be Inspired!, offered a great insight I've been working on cultivating:
https://dyandiamond.net/2019/12/10/are-you-good-company-2/

I love "The Starfish Story," and Sunshiny SA Site shares it:
https://sunshinysasite.wordpress.com/2019/12/13/the-starfish-story/

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Lockdown (Saint Squad series) by Traci Hunter Abramson Christian suspense romance. Once started, I wanted to keep reading all the way to the end.