Memorial Day

All gave some. Some gave all. 

On this day, we remember those who gave all in the fight for freedom and liberty.

God bless their families.

Sunday Scripture

Esther 3:12-15 last

Then were the king's scribes called on the thirteenth day of the first month, and there was written according to all that Haman had commanded unto the king's lieutenants, and to the governors that were over every province, and to the rulers of every people of every province according to the writing thereof, and to every people after their language; in the name of king Ahasuerus was it written, and sealed with the king's ring. And the letters were sent by posts into all the king's provinces, to destroy, to kill, and to cause to perish, all Jews, both young and old, little children and women, in one day, even upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar, and to take the spoil of them for a prey. The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every province was published unto all people, that they should be ready against that day. The posts went out, being hastened by the king's commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed.
 

Saturday Links

Over at Horse Addict, I learned something new:

https://horseaddict.net/2021/02/22/monday-minstrel-bollards-the-spoils-of-victory/ 

Denise Balog shared Hope

https://denisebalog.wordpress.com/2021/02/21/psalm-914-faith-pictures/

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

All three books below are stand alone stories, but they have "guest" appearances by characters from other books. To be honest, I'm not a suspense fan. Really. I know. A couple of my favorite authors, Traci Hunger Abramson and Justine Davis, write suspense romance. What I love most about their stories is the relationship building.

Hunted (Twisted Fate: Three Stories of Suspense) by Traci Hunter Abramson suspense romance. The Whitmores make an appearance, from the Saint Squad series.

Bridge (Entangled: Four Suspense Stories) by Traci Hunter Abramson suspense romance. Charlie Whitmore makes an appearance, from the Saint Squad series.

Proximity by Traci Hunter Abramson suspense romance. Charlie Whitmore and Kendra Blake are part of the story, so read it after reading Obsession. Page-turning, don't forget to breathe, can't put it down storytelling.

 

Musical Thursday

This isn't an official video but someone who videoed a concert. It's fun to hear her comments. Michael Ball's rendition of "The Impossible Dream" is my favorite.

https://youtu.be/Ge9__c4BMT4

Wordless Wednesday

 

Tuesday Tidbit

Less than eight pages to go.

 

Monday Quote

The key to getting past what others have done to us

is to focus more upon what God has done for us.

~Todd Gothberg

Sunday Scripture

Esther 3:10-11

And the king took his ring from his hand, and gave it unto Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the Jews' enemy. And the king said unto Haman, The silver is given to thee, the people also, to do with them as it seemeth good to thee.

Saturday Links

My Plaid Heart shared an interesting tidbit:

https://myplaidheart.com/culloden-viaduct/ 

Denise Balog's Grace Filled Devotionals shares beautiful pictures and scriptures:

https://denisebalog.wordpress.com/2021/02/19/the-heavens-proclaim/ 

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Blizzard in the Bluegrass (Red Blood and Bluegrass Series Book 2) by Hallee Bridgeman Christian romance. Gloria's son is on the autism spectrum. Jeff is a widower who lost his wife and child. Enjoyable and interesting read, knowing Hallee also has a son on the autism spectrum. 

 

 

Musical Thursday

Michael Ball "You'll Never Walk Alone"

https://youtu.be/MdRlOjDzn1I

 

Wordless Wednesday

 

Tuesday Tidbit

One chapter/nine pages to go. So close!

Monday Quote

I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.

~ Louisa May Alcott

Sunday Scripture

Esther 3:7-9

In the first month, that is, the month Nisan, in the twelfth year of king Ahasuerus, they cast Pur, that is, the lot, before Haman from day to day, and from month to month, to the twelfth month, that is, the month Adar. And Haman said unto king Ahasuerus, There is a certain people scattered abroad and dispersed among the people in all the provinces of thy kingdom; and their laws are diverse from all people; neither keep they the king's laws: therefore it is not for the king's profit to suffer them. If it please the king, let it be written that they may be destroyed: and I will pay ten thousand talents of silver to the hands of those that have the charge of the business, to bring it into the king's treasuries.

Saturday Links

Denise Balog's posts always inspire and uplift me:

https://denisebalog.wordpress.com/2021/02/12/psalm-912-faith-pictures/ 

Loved this fun post by Angela Ruth Strong over at Inspy Romance:

https://www.inspyromance.com/5-things-men-could-learn-from-romance-novels/ 

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Hope for Christmas (Hope Ranch series book 1) by Elizabeth Maddrey contemporary Christian romance. I love her flawed Christian characters doing the best they know how, learning and growing in Christ and love.

Hope for Tomorrow (Hope Ranch series book 2) by Elizabeth Maddrey contemporary Christian romance. Skye, the heroine, and I have some uncomfortable commonalities. I love Elizabeth Maddrey's characters and storytelling. 

Hope for Love (Hope Ranch series book 3) by Elizabeth Maddrey contemporary Christian romance. Loved the newest release. Unfortunately, the next book isn't out until May! I hate waiting. :) 

Hope for Freedom (Hope Ranch series book 4) by Elizabeth Maddrey Christian romance. Imperfect Christians and those struggling to find Jesus people Elizabeth Maddrey's stories. She has a gift for storytelling. I have trouble putting her books down and look forward to the next.

Musical Thursday

Michael Ball "All I Ask of You" from Phantom of the Opera

https://youtu.be/ZO41TqKrV4A

Wordless Wednesday

 

Tuesday Tidbit

A little over one chapter and twelve pages to go.

Monday Quote

Oh God, here's my Bible, Here's my money. Here's me. Use me, God. 

I wasn't God's first choice for what I've done in China...I don't know who it was...it must have been a man...a well-educated man. I don't know what happened. Perhaps he died. Perhaps he wasn't willing...and God looked down...and saw Gladys Aylward...and God said, 'Well, she's willing.' 

~ Gladys Aylward

 

Sunday Scripture

Esther 3:4-6

Now it came to pass, when they spake daily unto him, and he hearkened not unto them, that they told Haman, to see whether Mordecai's matters would stand: for he had told them that he was a Jew. And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence, then was Haman full of wrath. And he thought scorn to lay hands on Mordecai alone; for they had shewed him the people of Mordecai: wherefore Haman sought to destroy all the Jews that were throughout the whole kingdom of Ahasuerus, even the people of Mordecai.

 

Saturday Links

Bridget A. Thomas shared one of my favorite comfort verses, over at Christians Read:

https://christiansread.wordpress.com/2021/02/04/lord-open-our-eyes-by-bridget-a-thomas/ 

Inspiration from Cynthia's War Room:

https://cynthiaswarroom.home.blog/2021/02/02/fight-to-the-end/ 

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

The 9-12 Project: A Journey Through Healing to Hope by Staci Stallings. Staci focused on improving one's relationship with God and cultivating Christ-like values. I do better with a guide. I'll be re-reading this again and again.

Musical Thursday

Michael Ball "Love Changes Everything"

https://youtu.be/Jr0FXt2j-SM

Wordless Wednesday

 

Tuesday Tidbit

Less than two chapters to go and less than nineteen pages.

Monday Quote

Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul 

- and sings the tunes without the words - 

and never stops at all.

~ Emily Dickinson

 

Sunday Scripture

Esther 3:1-3

After these things did king Ahasuerus promote Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced him, and set his seat above all the princes that were with him. And all the king's servants, that were in the king's gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence. Then the king's servants, which were in the king's gate, said unto Mordecai, Why transgressest thou the king's commandment?

 

Saturday Links

My Plaid Heart posted a picture of Scotland, instilling a wish to visit:

https://myplaidheart.com/wordless-wednesday-8/ 

The Christian Fiction Girl shares "His Encouragement #139" :

https://christianfictiongirl.blog/2021/02/04/his-encouragement-139/ 

God bless.