Wordless Wednesday

 

Tuesday tidbit

I needed a break, a chance to clear my head of the details. I'm ready to read it through.

Monday Quote

 

 

 

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Sunday Scripture

Esther 4:7-9

And Mordecai told him of all that had happened unto him, and of the sum of the money that Haman had promised to pay to the king's treasuries for the Jews, to destroy them. Also he gave him the copy of the writing of the decree that was given at Shushan to destroy them, to shew it unto Esther, and to declare it unto her, and to charge her that she should go in unto the king, to make supplication unto him, and to make request before him for her people. And Hatach came and told Esther the words of Mordecai.
 

Saturday Links

The Christian Fiction Girl shares "His Encouragement" on Thursdays:

https://christianfictiongirl.blog/2021/03/18/his-encouragement-144/ 

The Godly Chic Diaries shared encouragement for those struggling with anxiety: 

https://gcdiaries.wordpress.com/2021/03/19/he-who-is-in-you-is-greater-than-he-who-is-in-the-world-1-john-44/

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Kinsale Kisses by Elizabeth Maddrey inspirational romance. A delightful jaunt through some of the sites of Ireland. Now I want to visit.

Musical Thursday

The Piano Guys' Fur Elise Jam

https://youtu.be/8trFmTnDR74

 

Wordless Wednesday

 

Tuesday Tidbit

Another edit done. Taking a few days off and then reading through to make sure it works.

Monday Quote

 

Sunday Scripture

Esther 4:5-6

Then called Esther for Hatach, one of the king's chamberlains, whom he had appointed to attend upon her, and gave him a commandment to Mordecai, to know what it was, and why it was. So Hatach went forth to Mordecai unto the street of the city, which was before the king's gate.
 

Saturday Links

A good reminder anytime, by Bridget A. Thomas, over at Christians Read: 

https://christiansread.wordpress.com/2021/03/04/remove-the-residue-by-bridget-a-thomas/ 

Fun post over at Photos by Jez:

https://jezbraithwaite.blog/2021/03/06/even-bears-wear-hats-in-winter/ 

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Cowboy (Harmony series Book 1) by Staci Stallings Christian romance. I didn't like the heroine much as the story went on, until I realized that it was because she reminded me of myself and weaknesses I don't like in myself. Once I recognized that, my whole feeling toward her changed. Loved the story, the growth in friendship and finding God. Keeper.

Lucky (Harmony series Book 2) by Staci Stallings Christian romance. This story works as a stand alone, with only a few references to characters in the previous book. It was lovely knowing what happened later. What a joy to watch the progress from lost souls to Happily Ever After. I was inspired and encouraged.

 

I had them on my ereader and liked them so well I bought them in paperback. Keepers. 

 

Musical Thursday

I was blessed with the opportunity to hear Howard Shore speak, a gifted artist.

Listening In shares "The Lord of the Rings - How Howard Shore Makes Us Care"

https://youtu.be/Azd7lyJ4918

Wordless Wednesday

 

Tuesday Tidbit

One page to go and then a re-read, to make sure it flows.

Flag Day

 

Sunday Scripture

Esther 4:3-4 last

And in every province, whithersoever the king's commandment and his decree came, there was great mourning among the Jews, and fasting, and weeping, and wailing; and many lay in sackcloth and ashes. So Esther's maids and her chamberlains came and told it her. Then was the queen exceedingly grieved; and she sent raiment to clothe Mordecai, and to take away his sackcloth from him: but he received it not.
 

Saturday Links

Water For Camels shared her thoughts on True Strength:

https://waterforcamels.com/2021/02/22/a-thought-for-a-monday-true-strength/ 

Jill, over at Mustard Seed Living shared "The Refreshing Dew of God's Presence":

https://mustardseedblogs.com/2021/02/26/the-refreshing-dew-of-gods-presence/ 

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Hope for Christmas (Hope Ranch series Book 1) by Elizabeth Maddrey Christian romance. While this is the first book of the series, the sister to the hero is featured in Maddrey's Peacock Hill series. I love her flawed Christians doing the best they know how. 

Hope for Tomorrow (Hope Ranch series Book 2) by Elizabeth Maddrey Christian romance. Skye runs away, and so do I. Morgan lays out all the possibilities, and so do I, which is difficult for someone like me who's easily overwhelmed. Loved the story and looking forward to reading the next.

Hope for Love (Hope Ranch series Book 3) by Elizabeth Maddrey Christian romance. Royal is a heartwarming hero. I so understand Sophie's struggle and dreams.

Hope for Freedom (Hope Ranch series Book 4) by Elizabeth Maddrey Christian romance. A redemption story, for a Christian who falls short and a new Christian just finding a new way of living. 

Hope for Family (Hope Ranch series Book 5) by Elizabeth Maddrey Christian romance. A marriage of convenience story. A tougher sale in contemporary stories, but this one worked, for me. I enjoyed it.

Hope at Last (Hope Ranch series Book 6) by Elizabeth Maddrey Christian romance. An older couple, she's 53 and he's 60, a widow and widower but with very different backgrounds. I'm sorry to see the end of the series, but this was an awesome ending.

 

Musical Thursday

Michael Ball's "We Are More Than One"

https://youtu.be/yxKBg-KG-jk

Wordless Wednesday

 

Tuesday Tidbit

Less than five pages to go. I've been fighting with the same paragraph for days, shuffling sentences and breaking it into two paragraphs and then back into one. Maddening.

Monday Quote

Sunday Scripture

Esther 4:1-2

When Mordecai perceived all that was done, Mordecai rent his clothes, and put on sackcloth with ashes, and went out into the midst of the city, and cried with a loud and a bitter cry; And came even before the king's gate: for none might enter into the king's gate clothed with sackcloth.
 

Saturday Links

Vicki Hinze, over at Christians Read, always inspires me:

https://christiansread.wordpress.com/2021/02/22/god-wins-by-vicki-hinze/ 

I found Cynthia's War Room, an inspiration blog, this year:

https://cynthiaswarroom.home.blog/2021/02/22/command-your-soul-to-rest/ 

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Their Christmas Wish Come True by Cara Colter contemporary romance. Still love this story and not ready to give it up yet. I want to learn to celebrate Christmas and life like this.

Musical Thursday

Loch Lomond (I've been there) Peter Hollens featuring The O'Neill Sisters 

https://youtu.be/8_Fp4RL4C9s

Wordless Wednesday

 

Tuesday Tidbit

Less than six pages to edit.