Wordless Wednesday

Monday Quote

In English we say: 

"I'm in a season of waiting." 

In poetry we say: 

"The seed doesn't doubt the sun 

even when it's buried in silence." 

~ letters of annawin 

Sunday Scripture

Isaiah 43:15 I am the LORD, your Holy One, the creator of Israel, your King.

 

Saturday Links

Pretty photos from Jason Frels:

https://jasonfrels.com/2025/05/08/just-some-geese/ 

Daryl Madden shares poetry, every day:

https://darylmadden.wordpress.com/2025/04/11/telling-and-offering/ 

God bless.

 

Favorite Book Friday

Just as You Are (Regency Fairytales) by Mindy Burbidge Strunk Regency romance novella. Sweet story.

 

Thankful Thursday

Air conditioning and fans

Summer doesn't last forever. 

Worship with fellow Christians

Inspirational romance novels

Friends

Family 

God's grace

The Piano Guys - cover "Test Drive" from How to Train Your Dragon:

https://youtu.be/MQ_dOIZ6OD4?si=kRa3QEDx4Xvxi_CO 

Wordless Wednesday

Monday Quote

Please never forget 

how brave it is 

to continue to show up 

in a story 

that looks so different 

than what you thought it'd be. 

~ Fb/Deep Snaps

 

Sunday Scripture

Isaiah 43:13 Yea, before the day was I am he; and there is none that can deliver out of my hand: I will work, and who shall let it?

Saturday Links

Looking to God shares short, inspirational posts:

https://lookingtogod.org/2025/05/05/blessed-be-the-name-of-the-lord/ 

Tales from a Mid-Life Mama shared a post that made me go aaaaaaadorable:

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQbfBqKlqDFDrrrNCWKPxQPStDw 

God bless.

 

Flag Day

Favorite Book Friday

Mirror Mirror (The Grace series Book 1) by Staci Stallings Christian romance. Yes, I've read the series before, but I've been wanting to read it again. 

When I'm Weak (The Grace series Book 2) by Staci Stallings Christian romance. I love this series.

A Love Like This (The Grace series Book 3) by Staci Stallings Christian romance. I see so many of my own weaknesses addressed and given Gospel solutions. Not perfection but helping me refocus on Jesus.

A Moment Like This (The Grace series Book 4) by Staci Stallings Christian romance. A short book, compared to the others in the series, tying all the books together.

Raising Attabury (The Grace series Book 5) by Staci Stallings Christian romance. Love, love, love this series, the characters, the lessons.

Thankful Thursday

Beautiful Blessed rain 

God watering my plants for me 

Visiting with friends

Sharing food with friends 

Air conditioning and fans 

God's grace.

 Dan Musselman - Peace

https://youtu.be/gPzZnsNwKrM?si=kiSoEj3XohapxLt3 

Wordless Wednesday

Sunday Scripture

Isaiah 43:11 I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour.

 

Saturday Links

Hannah, over at Choosing Hope, shares inspiration:

https://choosinghope.live/2025/05/01/when-others-let-you-down/ 

If you love kittens, Into the Light Adventures shares a sweet poem and cute picture: 

https://intothelightadventures.com/a-cozy-corner/

God bless.

 

Favorite Book Friday

Saving Cade by Victorine E. Lieske suspense romance, audiobook on YouTube. Liz Krane narrated. I'm not much of an audiobook fan because I have trouble hearing, but I enjoyed this.

Wordless Wednesday

Sunday Scripture

Isaiah 43:10 Ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me.

Saturday Links

Sandra J's Photography shared this gorgeous portrait, over at her blog "Into the Light Adventures":

https://intothelightadventures.com/the-spirit-of-creation/ 

Every post by Laura Lindblom, over at Song Dog Journal, inspires and lifts me: 

https://songdogjournal.com/2025/05/24/ranch-wife-musings-the-need-to-be-needed/

God bless.  

Favorite Book Friday

A Marriage of Anything But Convenience (The Billionaires Club Book 1) by Victorine E. Lieske comedy romance. Humorous and touching.

A Case of Extreme Mistaken Identity (The Billionaires Club Book 2) by Victorine E. Lieske comedy romance. Sad and funny. Liked it well enough to buy the next book in the series.  

Thankful Thursday

Memorial Day and all that means

Worship services 

Time with friends

Service

Air conditioning and fans

Delicious food

Flowers

Wind chimes

God's grace

Music Travel Love - I Swear

https://youtu.be/y9x3Gl_S2sk?si=AQg9PokBqERX_sKH 

 

Wordless Wednesday

Memorial Day

 

Sunday Scripture

Isaiah 43:7 Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.

 

Saturday Links

The Devotional Guy shared "Trials Produce Steadfastness":

https://thedevotionalguy.blog/2025/04/26/saturday-in-the-word-trials-produce-steadfastness/ 

Bridget A. Thomas is one of my favorite inspirational writers/bloggers: 

https://bridgetathomas.com/2025/04/27/faith-as-small-as-a-mustard-seed/ 

God bless. 

Favorite Book Friday

Heart of Clay (The Women of Tenacity Book 1) by Shanna Hatfield western romance. A sweet story that brought laughter and tears. This is the first of her books I've read and have added others to my wish list.

 

Thankful Thursday

Wind chimes

A last bit of cool before summer sets in

Visiting with friends

Worshipping with family

Spring flowers still blooming

God's grace

Danny Gokey's Only For A Moment

https://youtu.be/WPw8zije6Dc?si=afmQehPKf5G1OJs6 

Wordless Wednesday

Monday Quote

The ultimate ground of faith and knowledge is confidence in God.

~ Charles Hodge

 

Sunday Scripture

Isaiah 43:5 Fear not: for I am with thee....

 

Cades Cove

Saturday Links

Tales from a Mid-Life Mama shared "Reflection - In Words and Images":

https://family5power.com/2025/04/10/reflection-in-words-and-images/ 

Spring Blessings from For His Purpose blog:

https://forhispurpose.blog/2025/04/25/spring-blessings/ 

God bless.

 

Cades Cove

Favorite Book Friday

Picking Wildflowers (The Love series Book 2) by Staci Stallings Christian romance. My heart... Staci admits at the beginning of the book that this is a rough draft as she was going in for surgery. Before reading the book, in her fan group on SM, she admitted she made it through heart surgery but lost her left hand. I cannot imagine. I pray she is able to return to writing her unique stories because they always expand my soul and bring me closer to God. A precious gift.

 

Thankful Thursday

Air conditioning and fans

Dear friends

Inspiring books 

Cool enough to leave the door open, sometimes

Gospel study with friends

God's grace

Danny Gokey "Only For A Moment" 

https://youtu.be/5YTDylMnHa8?si=33SQe7W8hnG6D_iW

 

Cades Cove

Wordless Wednesday

Monday Quote

Feelings are like children.

You don’t want them driving the car, 

but you shouldn’t stuff them in the trunk either. 

~ Hailey Page McGee

 

Cades Cove

Sunday Scripture

Isaiah 43:4 Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life.

 

 Cades Cove

Saturday Links

Suzanne Askham shared an important reminder: Wellbeing notes: Quietly appreciating what we're good at

https://suzanneaskham.com/2025/04/02/wellbeing-notes-quietly-appreciating-what-were-good-at/ 

Bible-Science Guy makes a valid point, "Unlocking a Butchered Jesus Quote":

https://biblescienceguy.wordpress.com/2025/04/09/unlocking-a-butchered-jesus-quote/ 

God bless.

 

Favorite Book Friday

Chasing Hearts (The Perspective series Book 1) by Staci Stallings Christian romance. I love Staci's stories. I always dig deeper into my faith, examining my perceptions and reflecting on what I want and how to become the better person I want to be, who God created me to be. I also don't always read a new release right away; I wait. A feeling will come over me that it's time to read one of her stories, and without fail I am reading about what I'm going through. Her perspective helps me step back and see my struggle more clearly. She also offers paths to negotiate the stumbling blocks. A precious blessing.

 

Thankful Thursday

God's grace

Air conditioning and fans 

A few more cool days before summer kicks in

Worship with fellow believers 

Shared meals with friends

Blessed rain

Dear friends

Yolanda Mott "Well, I'm Back"

https://youtu.be/PrM9Vc6-4RE?si=ChzFgL2B0Qf6tiG2 

Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday Toss Up

Monday Quote

All that you are, sin apart, is destined, if you will let God have His good way, to utter satisfaction. 

- The Problem of Pain by C. S. Lewis

 

Kentucky Horse Park

 

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

Laura, over at Song Dog Journal, is living the life I dreamed of having, but I'm not jealous at all. My health never would have made it possible, so I'm so happy she's living such a beautiful life and so grateful she shares it in her articles and posts, assuring me it is possible and not just silly daydreaming. God bless her and all who touch her life. 

https://songdogjournal.com/2025/03/29/ranch-wife-musings-a-baby-milk-cow-named-marigold/

Hannah, over at Choosing Hope, shared a valuable lesson about Messy Grace: 

https://choosinghope.live/2025/04/04/messy-grace/

God bless.

 

Favorite Book Friday

I Know What I Love You Means (The Love series Book 1) by Staci Stallings Christian romance. Rereading in preparation for the newest series, Perspective. Not a hardship. 

Moving Mountains (The Love series Book 2) by Staci Stallings Christian romance. This series is actually one story broken into two books. The first is more the hero's journey and the second the heroine's journey. Once again, digging into my own past and learning better ways of coping and overcoming. 

Thankful Thursday

Aloe vera - great for skin 

Weather cool enough to leave the door open

Peace only God can give

Good books

Dear friends

God's grace

Dan Musselman "Praise" 

https://youtu.be/cx0nJe_gWnY?si=e7hzjnpjm_1Fyx0O

 

Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday Toss Up

AI isn't really Artificial Intelligence; it's Access to All Available Information, without morality or the ability or desire to differentiate between truth and lies. AI shamelessly steals from everyone. Should you choose to use it, use it wisely.

Monday Quote

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. 

~ Winston Churchill

 

Sunday Scripture

Isaiah 43:1 But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.