Monday Quote

A woman's heart should be so hidden in God that a man has to seek Him just to find her. 

~ Max Lucado

 

Sunday Scripture

Ruth 4:9-10

And Boaz said unto the elders, and unto all the people, Ye are witnesses this day, that I have bought all that was Elimelech's, and all that was Chilion's and Mahlon's, of the hand of Naomi. Moreover Ruth the Moabitess, the wife of Mahlon, have I purchased to be my wife, to raise up the name of the dead upon his inheritance, that the name of the dead be not cut off from among his brethren, and from the gate of his place: ye are witnesses this day.

Saturday Links

Foxtails and Foxes by Nancy J. Farrier, over at Christians Read:
https://christiansread.wordpress.com/2020/08/24/foxtails-and-foxes-by-nancy-j-farrier/

Lasting Habits by Bridget A. Thomas:
https://bridgetathomas.com/2020/09/01/lasting-habits/

God bless.

My Annual Start to the Christmas Season

...with some of my favorite songs that I listen to all year long...

The first one is simply totally fun.

All I want for Christmas by The Piano Guys

https://youtu.be/c16dH9QezyE 

Stille Nacht (Silent Night) by Manheim Steamroller on their Christmas album.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anv4FIQ4tbo 

Believe Again: O Come All Ye Faithful by David Osmond
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF__6qGtwSc 

Angels We Have Heard On High by The Piano Guys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrLoWt2tfqg 

Baby, What You Goin' to Be by Trinity HS Alumni Choir
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsoB7mmdmFg 

Mary, did you know? by Donny Osmond
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtLCCrEVqPA 

Believe by Josh Grobin on the Polar Express album.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZ19mW-TMRk 

Merry Christmas Darling by the Carpenters.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YR1ujXx2p-I 

Silent Night by David Osmond 
https://youtu.be/PkVATabHBqc 

The Gift by Aselin Debison
https://youtu.be/YeQt6S2O0Qk 

Gentri's O Holy Night
https://youtu.be/g4fvMgNfN0I

A Soldier's Silent Night
https://youtu.be/e29nKH4DCFQ 
A Christmas dedication to our men and women in uniform. A Soldier's Silent Night was originally titled 'Merry Christmas My Friend' and written by Lance Corporal James M. Schmidt in 1987.

 

Josh Groban's Noel (Full Deluxe Christmas Album) with a virtual yule log
https://youtu.be/--OfOU5iWxM

Happy Thanksgiving

"The Doxology" Anthem Lights featuring Selah

https://youtu.be/tQUTvMtUhw4

Wordless Wednesday

 

Ready for Thanksgiving?

Celebrate with a story...

Giving Thanks

The eleventh 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.

Eight years ago, Michelle Bronson ran away. Returning Thanksgiving Eve will allow her to settle before anyone knows she's home. Accepting Jesus made her new, but the past won't stay buried. She's strong enough to face it. She must, if she wants to embrace life. Maybe assistant baker at Holiday Sweets is the open door she's seeking.

Theodore Williams III lived his life as Mr. Straight as an Arrow. He remembers Michelle, along with his harsh judgment of her, but she's not what he expected. The choice is his to hold to what he knew or to embrace the new. Perhaps God is opening a door to the future.

Placing God first opens doors never imagined...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071W5C2T6/ref=sr_1_1

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.

http://a.co/5ETTtmt 

 

Monday Quote

 

Sunday Scripture

Ruth 4:6-8 last

And the kinsman said, I cannot redeem it for myself, lest I mar mine own inheritance: redeem thou my right to thyself; for I cannot redeem it. Now this was the manner in former time in Israel concerning redeeming and concerning changing, for to confirm all things; a man plucked off his shoe, and gave it to his neighbour: and this was a testimony in Israel. Therefore the kinsman said unto Boaz, Buy it for thee. So he drew off his shoe.

Saturday Links

Gail Johnson shared a bit of inspiration:
https://gailjohnsonauthor.com/2020/08/04/his-eye-is-on-the-sparrow/

Over at Inspy Romance, Tara Grace Ericson shared an informative post on e-book pricing:
https://www.inspyromance.com/e-book-pricing-how-much-is-a-story-worth/

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Deep Cover (Listed as stand alone but it's book 1 of 2) by Traci Hunter Abramson contemporary Christian suspense romance. Heart stopping suspense. I love her characters and her stories.

Mistaken Reality (Listed as stand alone but it's book 2 of 2) by Traci Hunter Abramson contemporary Christian suspense romance. Backstory found in the Undercurrent, Saint Squad, and Guardian series. Not an easy subject. Loved the story and the characters.

 

Musical Thursday

Calmed by Nature doesn't play music. Instead, it's ambient sounds, like rain, fire, rivers, etc. Most of these are 8 hours long. Sometimes, I need help sleeping, something to focus on beside the nattering in my head. This one is "Cozy Cabin Ambience - Rain and Fireplace Sounds at Night"

https://youtu.be/1RcVIuZ8Wdk

Wordless Wednesday

 

Tuesday Tidbit

 Am I frustrated by the slowness of my editing progress? Yes, yes, I am. And then I find a missing period.

Good news: I'm half way through this round of edits. Thanks, God!

Monday Quote

“Live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about his religion. Respect others in their views and demand that they respect yours. Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life. Seek to make your life long and of service to your people. Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide. Always give a word or sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, or even a stranger, if in a lonely place. Show respect to all people, but grovel to none. When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself. Abuse no one and no thing, for abuse turns the wise ones to fools and robs the spirit of its vision. When your time comes to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song, and die like a hero going home.”
~ Tecumseh
(1768-1813) Shawnee Chief

 

Sunday Scripture

Ruth 4:5

Then said Boaz, What day thou buyest the field of the land of Naomi, thou must buy it also of Ruth the Moabitess, the wife of the dead, to raise up the name of the dead upon his inheritance.

 

Saturday Links

Valerie Bodden, over at Inspy Romance, shared opening lines to hook a reader:
https://www.inspyromance.com/are-you-hooked/

Small Town Straniera shared an interesting perspective on Proverbs 31:
https://smalltownstraniera.blog/2020/08/08/the-perfect-woman/

Bonus link from Linda Mahkovec: "Shakespeare's Sonnet 73 - That time of year...

https://lindamahkovec.com/2020/11/11/shakespeares-sonnet-73-that-time-of-year/ 

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Baxter Family Bakery (The Complete Collection Loaves and Wishes, Muffins and Moonbeams, Cookies and Candlelight, Donuts and Daydreams) by Elizabeth Maddrey contemporary Christian romance. I want to live in Arcadia Valley, Idaho. Yes, I know it's fiction. Read this series after reading the Taste of Romance series. Love the characters and the stories. 

Musical Thursday

Gentri's "Because You Loved Me"
https://youtu.be/1TetfkDVTLc

 

Veterans Day

 Thank you to all who've served honorably.

Tuesday Tidbit

As frustrating as the slow editing is, it's worth it. Fouls and foals are not interchangeable. Caught it.

 

Monday Quote

"Writers aren't exactly people...

they're a whole bunch of people

trying to be one person."

~ F. Scott Fitzgerald

Sunday Scripture

Ruth 4:3-4 

And he said unto the kinsman, Naomi, that is come again out of the country of Moab, selleth a parcel of land, which was our brother Elimelech's: And I thought to advertise thee, saying, Buy it before the inhabitants, and before the elders of my people. If thou wilt redeem it, redeem it: but if thou wilt not redeem it, then tell me, that I many know: for there is none to redeem it beside thee; and I am after thee. And he said, I will redeem it.

Saturday Links

Fascinating flowers over at Into the Light Adventures:
https://intothelightadventures.com/flowers-are-amazing-this-year/

Water for Camels shared great insights on "The Value of One."
https://waterforcamels.com/2020/07/28/the-value-of-one/

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Kept Secrets by Traci Hunter Abramson contemporary Christian suspense romance. This was a stand alone story, though there was a reference to the Guardians. I'd place it in my reading lineup before the Guardian series. I love her stories.

Failsafe (Guardian series book 1) by Traci Hunter Abramson contemporary Christian suspense romance. Heart stopping. 

Safe House (Guardian series book 2) by Traci Hunter Abramson contemporary Christian suspense romance. Another heart stopping page turner. Loved it!

Sanctuary (Guardian series book 3) by Traci Hunter Abramson contemporary Christian suspense romance. What a roller coaster! Breathe. Tough decisions. Great characters. Packed story.

Musical Thursday

Laura Story's Perfect Peace

https://youtu.be/IKynh0Spy-Q 

Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday Tidbit

Is it possible I'll actually finish in time to publish this year? God willing.

 

Monday Quote

Posted by a friend on social media:

Now, every time I witness a strong person, I want to know:

What dark did you conquer in your story?

Mountains do not rise without earthquakes.

Sunday Scripture

Ruth 4:1-2

Then went Boaz up to the gate, and sat him down there: and, behold, the kinsman of whom Boaz spake came by; unto whom he said, Ho, such a one! Turn aside, sit down here. And he turned aside, and sat down. And he took ten men of the elders of the city, and said, Sit ye down here. And they sat down.