Monday, December 30, 2024

Monday Quote

 

Thanks to Donna Keevers Driver for her time and talent in creating this for me.

Sunday, December 29, 2024

Sunday Scripture

Psalms 95:2-3

2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.

3 For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods.



Friday, December 27, 2024

Favorite Book Friday

The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald. I read the books out of order; the next book is The Princess and Curdie. Fascinating to learn that Tolkien admits to using MacDonald's goblins. Other elements of the story also made their way into Tolkien's work. Back when authors borrowed from each other as freely as composers did.



Thursday, December 26, 2024

Thankful Thursday

Friends and family

Books and movie in the spirit of the season

Friends sharing their family with me on Christmas Eve

Christmas 

Jesus

God's grace

Hauser - Hallelujah 


 

Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Christmas

Isaiah 9:6-7

6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.

Merry Christmas! Christ came to earth and forever won the war against evil. The birth was the beginning of the end. Jesus won. Only skirmishes are being fought now, as brutal as they are, as we decide if we will follow the adversary or Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Choose Light.

The Truman Brothers shared a Christmas song I've never heard before. Love it!

https://youtu.be/76cDeX_CHSY?si=2A6uvGZWMVEp1kRH

Celebrate!



Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Christmas Eve

Luke 2:7-19

7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

And a bonus link for Christmas, from Seeking Divine Perspective, yes, this:

https://seekingdivineperspective.com/2024/12/13/perspective-the-nativity-as-spiritual-warfare-2/


 

Monday, December 23, 2024

Ready for Christmas?


 Thanks to Donna Keevers Driver for sharing her time and talent to create this for me.

Sunday, December 22, 2024

Sunday Scripture

Luke 2:1-5 

1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.

2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.



Friday, December 20, 2024

Christmas Lost

Celebrate with a story.

Christmas Lost

The twelfth 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.

Townie Karen Little is the resident quintessential spinster. She's lived in the same house her whole life, more than half a century. She knows she's stuck, but her plans for the future blow up in her face, on a regular basis. Why risk being wrong again?

After six years, Holiday Diner's owner, Alexander Hamilton, is still a newbie and Holiday's most eligible silver fox bachelor. Being the catch of the day for the single women of Holiday makes his vow to never marry again a challenge. Why test the three strikes you're out rule?

Sometimes, so much time passes, it feels like God has forgotten, but He is moving all the pieces into place for the right moment... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BHC1CL9/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

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Thursday, December 19, 2024

Thankful Thursday

Visiting with friends

Breaking Bread with friends

Electric fireplace for beauty and warmth

Christmas stories

Christmas music

God's grace

for King and Country ~ Silent Night (Live) 


 

Monday, December 16, 2024

Christmas is coming.

 

 

Thanks to Donna Keevers Driver for sharing her time and talent to create this for me.

Sunday, December 15, 2024

Sunday Scripture

Luke 1:26-38 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren. For with God nothing shall be impossible. And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.



Saturday, December 14, 2024

Saturday Links

Over at Choosing Hope, Hannah inspires me with her courage and tenacity. God bless her and her family.

https://choosinghope.live/2024/11/17/slipping-held/ 

Nuggets of Gold shared a delightful collection of Tuesday's Thoughts!:

https://joyroses13.wordpress.com/2024/11/19/tuesdays-thoughts-216/ 

God bless.



Friday, December 13, 2024

Christmas Present

Celebrate with a story:

Christmas Present

The eighth 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.

Terra Connor is looking forward to her first two-week vacation, even if it means working part of the time to ease her daughter's mind. Her daughter's wedding on Christmas Eve is her only priority, and she definitely doesn't have time for romance.

Carson McDonald is in Holiday for his younger brother's wedding. The friendly town is as good a place as any to rest and recover from the upheaval of losing his job due to an accident. He has enough on his plate for the foreseeable future.

God's ways are not man's ways...
http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Present-Holiday-USA-Book-ebook/dp/B01ASDPDJQ/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

 


Thursday, December 12, 2024

Thankful Thursday

Fresh bread

Reliable electricity

Gingerbread

Christmas Hymns

God's grace

Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Lost Christmas Eve

https://youtu.be/e1XZDDMvfVE?si=S4VVSV95noN5RDa1



Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Tuesday Toss Up

One more read through to make sure all the changes haven't messed up the newest formatting. 



Monday, December 9, 2024

Monday Quote

Do not spoil the wonder with haste! 

~ J.R.R. Tolkien



Sunday, December 8, 2024

Sunday Scripture

3 John 1:4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.



Saturday, December 7, 2024

Saturday Links

Song Dog Journal shared posts that were originally printed in Custer County Chronicles. I love this one about the cow dog. I remember my ranching uncle telling that a good cow dog was priceless.

https://songdogjournal.com/2024/11/08/ranch-wife-musings-shepherds-lantern/ 

This inspiring one is also a reprint from the Custer County Chronicles:

https://songdogjournal.com/2024/10/19/ranch-wife-musings-optimism-and-pumpkins/

God bless.



Friday, December 6, 2024

Favorite Book Friday

Making a Texas Cowboy (Home at Last Texas Series Book 1 of 2) by Justine Davis contemporary romance. A return visit to Last Stand, Texas, an earlier series. Good to see old friends. Honor, courage, living life to the fullest, self-analyzing to become a better person, loved it. While it has a little premarital bedroom action, it is leading to marriage.



Thursday, December 5, 2024

Musical Thursday

Music to start the Christmas Season, 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
 
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.



Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Tuesday Toss Up

An update: Editing is mostly done. Formatting is mostly done.  Need to double check everything. Once's it's uploaded to Amazon, no more changes or corrections. A terrifying thought knowing I'm imperfect. God have mercy.



Monday, December 2, 2024

Monday Quote

It is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life. 

~ J.R.R. Tolkien



Sunday, December 1, 2024

Sunday Scripture

John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me [Jesus].