Musical 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 

Little Drummer Boy for King and Country

https://youtu.be/NzEX3QMuVPM 

 

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.

Wordless Wednesday

 

Monday Quote

Sometimes memories sneak out of my eyes and roll down my cheeks.

~ Unknown

Sunday Scripture

Acts 17:30-31

30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:

31 Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.

Saturday Links

Into the Light Adventures shared "Knowledge is Power."

https://intothelightadventures.com/wildflowers/

Bridget A. Thomas shares "Today is a Gift":

https://bridgetathomas.com/2023/10/27/today-is-a-gift/ 

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Hopelessly Devoted to You (The Imagination series Book 6) by Staci Stallings New Adult contemporary romance. Another book that walks me through things I need to learn in a way I enjoy and understand.

Always (The Imagination series Book 7) by Staci Stallings New Adult contemporary romance. Definitely a page turner.

Making Believe (The Imagination series Book 8) by Staci Stallings New Adult contemporary romance. Wow. This one has been the most painful and difficult for me. I see myself in so much of this. 

When You Sing a Love Song (The Imagination series Book 9) by Staci Stallings New Adult contemporary romance. Another step forward in the story.

Who I Am With You (The Imagination series Book 10) by Staci Stallings New Adult contemporary romance. What a remarkable journey, and I'm on it with them in so many ways. 

Thanksgiving

 

Wordless Wednesday

 

Are you ready?

 

Sunday Scripture

Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

Saturday Links

Fake History Hunter debunks myths taught as truths like the Medieval Staircase myth:

https://fakehistoryhunter.net/2023/10/09/medieval-staircases-were-not-built-going-clockwise-for-the-defenders-advantage/ 

Peggy Webb proves there is such a thing as too much of a good thing:

https://christians-read.com/2023/10/10/when-a-good-thing-becomes-too-much-by-peggy-webb/ 

God bless.

Thankgiving is coming...

Celebrate with a story.

Giving Thanks

The eleventh 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.

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

Musical Thursday

Dan Musselman "Simple Worship - Christmas" piano instrumental 38 minutes

https://youtu.be/snm5kEcnflk?si=UyMhSnSz1rD_A4fh

Wordless Wednesday

 

Monday Quote

 You never know how strong you are 

until being strong is the only choice you have.

Sunday Scripture

Proverbs 3:5-6

5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Veterans Day

Thank you to all who honorably served. 

Favorite Book Friday

Little Drops of Sunshine (The Imagination series Book 3) by Staci Stallings New Adult contemporary romance. Staci's stories always given me an opportunity to sift through my life and look at it differently, gain greater understanding, let go.

Broken Heart Strings (The Imagination series Book 4) by Staci Stallings New Adult contemporary romance. The story is moving forward. I can't wait to read the next in the series.  

Only Together (The Imagination series Book 5) by Staci Stallings New Adult contemporary romance.  I love how she is taking me through some learning processes I never grasped growing up. It's never too late to grow and learn something new. Better late than never. 

Musical Thursday

The Piano Guys - Every Breath You Take - The Police

https://youtu.be/R4zQErHSJzE?si=fCZqs6qMIAmHGG2I

Wordless Wednesday

 

Tuesday Tidbit

Re-writes done. One more read through for continuity and minor errors.

Monday Quote

 

Sunday Scripture

1 Thessalonians 5:16-23

16 Rejoice evermore.

17 Pray without ceasing.

18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

19 Quench not the Spirit.

20 Despise not prophesyings.

21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.

23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Saturday Links

Feeding on Jesus shared "Your Peace Is Retrievable":

https://feedingonjesus.com/2023/09/15/your-peace-is-retrievable/ 

Into the Light Adventures shared one of my favorite flowers:

https://intothelightadventures.com/the-cheerful-flower/ 

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Becoming Me (The Imagination series Book 1) by Staci Stallings New Adult contemporary romance. I look forward to reading any book by Staci. I enjoyed this one, allowing me to do a bit of remembering, reflecting, and reframing of my own life. Buckle up, this is the first book in a series of twelve.

The Taste of Tears (The Imagination series Book 2) by Staci Stallings New Adult contemporary romance. The story continues. I'm glad I already have the next book. 

Musical Thursday

The Piano Guys - You'll Be In My Heart - Phil Collins

https://youtu.be/ih5Sd4ImoVE?si=DwFfNt6bkH7UxZPk

  

Wordless Wednesday