Thankful Thursday

Blue skies 

Warm blankets

Electric fireplace for beauty and warmth

Dear friends and family

God's grace

Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Faith Noel

https://youtu.be/SVXVD_PGRuk?si=swU3tNLocBnDMcJ0

Wordless Wednesday

 

Tuesday Toss Up

 

Monday Quote

It is not joy that makes of grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful.

~ Brother David Steindl-Rast

Sunday Scripture

Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

Saturday Links

From 5 Minutes of Hope, a good reminder anytime:

https://5minutesofhope.com/2024/09/26/look-up-👀/ 

Tales from a Mid-Life Mama shared a bit of her adventure to Chatsworth House, Derbyshire Dales: 

https://family5power.com/2024/10/18/the-chatsworth-house-derbyshire-dales/

https://family5power.com/2024/10/21/peak-district-in-autumn-derbyshire/ 

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Royal Duty (Royal Series Book 5) by Traci Hunter Abramson suspense romance. An excellent addition to the series. Well worth the wait. 

 

Musical Thursday

Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Christmas Dreams

https://youtu.be/huraLql9mZQ?si=qUx2L268_7qMpv5y

Wordless Wednesday

 

Veterans Day

 

 

Thank you to all who served with honor.

Sunday Scripture

2 Peter 3:9-10

9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.

Saturday Links

I appreciate those who share their adventures to places I'll never go, like Jason Frels:

https://jasonfrels.com/2024/09/19/81-43-29-north/ 

Author Gail Johnson shares inspiration and beauty:

https://gailjohnsonauthor.com/2024/09/24/promises-2/

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Royal Heir (Royal Series Book 4) by Traci Hunter Abramson suspense romance. I'm ready to read the newest story in the series.

Musical Thursday

The Piano Guys - Glacier National Park 

https://youtu.be/5w_uQh9HcRQ?si=Dh5jOvtLYmheFAYM 

Wordless Wednesday

 

Monday Quote

It's the job that's never started as takes longest to finish.
~ J. R. R. Tolkien

Sunday Scripture

Revelation 1:8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.

Saturday Links

Linda Mahkovec - Author shared Apple Season:

https://lindamahkovec.com/2024/09/14/apple-season/ 

While Song Dog Journal posted this in September, her posts are a peaceful read anytime:

https://songdogjournal.com/2024/09/17/where-has-the-summer-gone/ 

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Royal Brides (Royal Series Book 3) by Traci Hunter Abramson suspense romance. Page turner!

 

Musical Thursday

Geoff Castellucci - Song of Durin

https://youtu.be/BsVp31EvjvM?si=yxjqLxBn82GUeBSr

Wordless Wednesday

 

Tuesday Toss Up

Why I celebrate Halloween: It's the one holiday we encourage ourselves to look into the darkness and drag our fears into the light and hopefully see them for what they are: An opportunity to be brave and reclaim our power over them.

Shelley's "Frankenstein" explores the folly of men pretending to be God. Stoker's "Dracula" reveals the horror of those who live by taking from others. I can't imagine a world without Poe, and his willingness to expose the monsters within. We prevail when we choose good over evil.

The early history of Samhain, what would later become Halloween, was a celebration of the end of the harvest and the end of the year as well as the beginning of a new year. Leave in the past what no longer brings life and love. Welcome the opportunity to start fresh with the old and withered swept away, making room for the new. A time to seek God's protection in the coming winter.

For the record, I don't do scary. Growing up in it means it isn't entertainment for me. Dress up is fun. I've always had a fondness for jack-o-lanterns, the cheerful flame flickering inside. Not to mention my love of pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. The promise of cooler weather, a definite bonus in the desert. The changing color of the leaves, which people generously share through pictures. The prelude to the coming triad holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year (gratitude, giving, and starting anew). Enjoy the day. Indulge in a treat. Laugh.

 

Secondhand Samhain Quote

 Thanks to Donna Keevers Driver for creating this for me.

Sunday Scripture

Revelation 1:3 Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.

Saturday Links

Sandra J, over at Into the Light Adventures, shared a few quilts from the National Quilt Museum:

https://intothelightadventures.com/exploring-the-national-quilt-museum/ 

Bridget A Thomas posted this in Sept, but it applies anytime: 

https://bridgetathomas.com/2024/09/07/augusts-blessings-and-reminders/ 

God bless.

Halloween is coming

Celebrate with a story.

Secondhand Samhain 

The seventh 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.

Jan Connor, the new manager of the secondhand shop Vintage Holiday, loves her job, her town, and her life. She doesn't need anything except a little bit of help. Her annual Halloween birthday party isn't coming together, and her antiquated computer system is only making it worse.

Trent McDonald, computer guru extraordinaire, is looking for a place to call home. His brother, Cowboy, suggested Holiday might offer what he needs but never mentioned Vintage Holiday's pretty shop manager.

Between one breath and the next, God changes everything...

http://www.amazon.com/Secondhand-Samhain-Holiday-USA-Book-ebook/dp/B01A0IBBQI/ref=sr_1_1

If you prefer paperback, Holiday, USA Anthology 2015

All four novellas published in 2015 are available in their entirety in paperback, including the covers on the back, for those who enjoy collecting a series.

https://www.amazon.com/Holiday-USA-Anthology-2015-2/dp/153018617X/ref=sr_1_22

Musical Thursday

Life in 3D - Stand By Me

https://youtu.be/akBgfT4Qx6Y?si=xm7hHOJbHVyJseUR

Wordless Wednesday

 

Tuesday Toss Up

Starting a new theme for Tuesday.

Monday Quote

“Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens.” 

– J.R.R Tolkien

Sunday Scripture

Revelation 1:1-2

1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

2 Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.

Saturday Links

Into the Light Adventures shares horses:

https://intothelightadventures.com/my-favorite-horse-art/ 

Inspiration from Seeking Divine Perspective, worth starting with the first installment:

https://seekingdivineperspective.com/2024/09/01/theres-got-to-be-an-easier-way-to-get-readers-p-s/ 

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Royal Secrets (Royal Series Book 2) by Traci Hunter Abramson suspense romance. Funny how it doesn't matter that I've read it before. It's been long enough, I don't remember all the details. A challenge to put down. 

Musical Thursday

Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Wizards in the Winter

https://youtu.be/53AizDAjqpo?si=VRo1gDQXWCVzzATA

Wordless Wednesday

 

Monday Quote

Even the smallest person can change the course of the future.
~ J. R. R. Tolkien  

Sunday Scripture

Isaiah 43:2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

Saturday Links

JoyRoses13, over at Nuggets of Gold, shares stories, facts, and "Tuesday's Thoughts."

https://joyroses13.wordpress.com/2024/08/20/tuesdays-thoughts-491/ 

Big Sky Buckeye shares poetry, Haiku, quotes, teasers, short stories, and journal entries:

https://bigskybuckeye.com/2024/08/20/precious-experiences-haiku-series-290/ 

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Royal Target (Royal Series Book 1) by Traci Hunter Abramson suspense romance. Rereading the series in preparation for the release of the newest story in the series, book 5.

 

Musical Thursday

Laura Story - Come Unto Jesus

https://youtu.be/UwRTOCclg-U?si=U2-l_E56KLhKCXsk

Wordless Wednesday

 

Tuesday Tidbit

Less than 5 pages left to finish another deep edit. I'll leave it alone for a bit and then try for a quick read through to make sure I didn't delete something inadvertently. Yes, I've done that.

Monday Quote

Speak politely to an enraged dragon.
~ J. R. R. Tolkien

Sunday Scripture

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

Saturday Links

Bridget A. Thomas shared "God Can Use Anything":

https://bridgetathomas.com/2024/08/17/god-can-use-anything/ 

Song Dog Journal's Ranch Wife Musings/Milk Cow Philosophizing: 

https://songdogjournal.com/2024/07/28/ranch-wife-musings-milk-cow-philosophizing/

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

A Walk With Jesus Down Hope Road: Traveling From Brokenness to Hope on the Road to Emmaus by Michael Murray nonfiction. A short inspirational read.

 

Musical Thursday

Steven Sharp Nelson of The Piano Guys - We Three Kings

https://youtu.be/WTZL_wkU_iI?si=bbOrR2uJI-g0dUF7

Wordless Wednesday

 

Monday Quote

War must be, while we defend our lives against a destroyer who would devour all; but I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend. ~ J. R. R. Tolkien