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
Daniel 2:20-22
20 Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his:
21 And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:
22 He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.
Gail Johnson shares Possibilities:
https://gailjohnsonauthor.com/2024/08/13/possibilities/
Sometimes you just need pretty pictures. Thanks to Tales from a Mid-Life Mama:
https://family5power.com/2024/08/14/sights-at-the-park/
God bless.
The Duke's Brother (All Regency Collection: Timeless Romance Anthology Book 10) by Heather B. Moore Regency romance. Delightfully fun.
If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.
~ J. R. R. Tolkien
1 Peter 3:3-4
3 Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;
4 But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
Tales from a Mid-Life Mama shared a lovely tribute and caused me to ask myself, "Am I ready?"
https://family5power.com/2024/08/12/does-optimism-equal-denial/
Patricia Johns shares Plotter or Pantster debate; she is a Plotter:
https://patriciajohns.com/2024/08/12/whatever-way-you-do-things-it-had-better-be-fun/
God bless.
The Affair at Wildemoore (All Regency Collection: Timeless Romance Anthology Book 10) by Annette Lyon Regency romance. Sad and hopeful and a look at an all too common difficult as couples grow accustomed to routine and too often forget to turn to each other.
Visual Melodies shared and hour of "Charming Classical English Music."
https://youtu.be/_DLVXagqV34?si=GHqw-L51kvBepUFd
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
~J. R. R. Tolkien
2 Corinthians 4:8-9
8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
Tales from a Mid-Life Mama shared the beautiful Rose of Sharon"
https://family5power.com/2024/08/09/rose-of-sharon/
5 Minutes of Hope shared beauty and inspiration:
https://5minutesofhope.com/2024/08/09/in-the-morning/
God bless.
Begin Again (All Regency Collection: Timeless Romance Anthology Book 10) by Jose S. Kilpack Regency romance. Heartbreaking and blessedly HEA.
I've always been impressed that we are here, surviving, because of the indomitable courage of quite small people against impossible odds. ~ J. R. R. Tolkien
1 John 1:5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
For His Purpose inspired me to pull some weeds (sins) from my life:
https://forhispurpose.blog/2024/08/02/pulling-weeds-root-and-all/
Into the Light Adventures shared amazing storm photos:
https://intothelightadventures.com/the-storm-clouds-gather/
God bless.
The Mender (All Regency Collection: Timeless Romance Anthology Book 10) by Carla Kelly Regency romance. Unexpected. Loved it.
Celebrate with a story.
Faith's Labor
At long last, the fifth novella in the series.
Welcome back to Holiday, USA, small town America, where nothing happens, except holidays... and maybe a little romance, if the hero and heroine trust God.
Organic herb farmer Faith Walker regrets many things in her life, none as much as marrying a man who divorced her after their wedding night, leaving her pregnant and alone.
Horse trainer Dusty Harper crushed on Faith all his life. What is he supposed to do when she drops back into his life and turns his world upside down?
God provides unexpected answers to those who seek His will...
http://www.amazon.com/Faiths-Labor-Holiday-USA-Book-ebook/dp/B00X5XJLMM/ref=sr_1_2
For those who 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_2
1 Peter 2:15-16
15 For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
16 As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.
