The Godly Chic Diaries offered inspiration when I needed it:
https://gcdiaries.wordpress.com/2025/01/20/the-wait-is-worth-it/
This touched my heart, from Coach Muller over at My Good Time Stories and in time for Valentine's Day:
https://mygoodtimestories.com/2025/01/22/a-story-of-real-love/
God bless.
Heirs of Falcon Point (Falcon Point series Prologue) by Traci Hunter Abramson, Sian Ann Bessey, Paige Edwards, A. L. Sowards suspense. Happiness is the first book in a nail-biting series.
Perfect weather for leaving the door open all afternoon
Cherry cobbler using lemon cake
Time with God in prayer and scripture study
New books by favorite authors
Visiting with friends
God's grace
Stay Here Longer - Original Song by Lifein3D
https://youtu.be/iPYlehCZ0Uo?si=iH-PWGa-nHX-Mu2b
Malachi 2:5 My covenant was with him of life and peace; and I gave them to him for the fear wherewith he feared me, and was afraid before my name.
Over at Christians Read, I always enjoy Vicki Hinze's posts:
https://christians-read.com/2025/01/17/because-you-can-v-because-you-should-by-vicki-hinze/
For His Purpose made good points in an adorable way:
https://forhispurpose.blog/2025/01/17/my-eyes-are-fixed-on-you/
God bless.
A Mustard Seed Life: What happens when ordinary people put their faith in an Extraordinary God? by Jill McIlreavy. Daily devotional. Inspirational.
Heat during cold weather
Warm, soft blankets
Nourishing food
Fun treats
Supportive friends
New books by favorite authors
God's grace
MercyMe's Oh Death
https://youtu.be/zptFkmnCLP8?si=gYqj7wxEYagQUMSS
Proverbs 14:27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Daryl Madden's poetry inspires me. I particularly liked "Changing My Prayer":
https://darylmadden.wordpress.com/2025/01/15/changing-my-prayer/
Tales from a Mid-Life Mama is a blog I'm always pleased to see post, as it's always worth the read:
https://family5power.com/2025/01/15/is-wordpress-social-media/?jetpack_skip_subscription_popup
God bless.
Chocolate Cake Day is on Monday, the 27th. Celebrate with a story.
Chocolate Cake for Two
The second 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.
Freed, after being wrongly imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit,
Henry Weaver needs a fresh start. The "Help Wanted" sign in the cupcake
shop window couldn't possibly be the answer to his prayer.
Holiday Sweets, a specialty cupcake shop, is Annie Sweet's heritage.
Everything would be perfect if only she could find competent help. An
ultimatum demands Annie make a painful decision.
Choosing God is rarely the easy way, and sometimes the way to Happily Ever After appears impossible...
http://www.amazon.com/Chocolate-Cake-Two-Holiday-USA-ebook/dp/B00HYLK0P8/ref=sr_1_1
If you prefer paperback books, Holiday, USA Anthology 2014
All four novellas published in 2014 are available in their entirety in
paperback, including the covers on the back, for those who enjoy
collecting a series.
http://www.amazon.com/Holiday-USA-Anthology-2014-1/dp/150773459X/ref=sr_1_6
Gospel study with friends
Being able to open the door for a whole afternoon
Electric fireplace/heater for all the other cold days
Lunch with my older brother and SiL
Baking - heat and good food
God's grace
Music Travel Love ~ It Must Have Been Love
https://youtu.be/BpLnOCd8CNA?si=lSq6MFprvdhZexzx
"Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way."
~ Viktor Frankl Man's Search for Meaning
Ephesians 1:11-12 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
Tales from a Mid-Life Mama shared "I wasn't much of a dog person until..." Adorable!
https://family5power.com/2024/12/09/i-wasnt-much-of-a-dog-person-until🐾🐾/
I love stories that make me smile; this one from Brilliant Viewpoint:
https://brilliantviewpoint.com/2024/12/10/a-clink-at-passport-control-in-germany/
God bless.
Refuse to Choose by Barbara Sher nonfiction. A fascinating read. I have some "Scanner" qualities, particularly the Jack of all Trades variety, but I don't think I'm really a scanner. I suspect my struggle is more with depression and ADHD.
Electric fireplace/heater
Washing machine and dryer
Gospel study with friends
Visiting with friends
New books by favorite authors
God's grace
Cozy Timez - Thunderstorm in the mountains
While I love the thunder and the fireplace, my favorite part is the German Shepherd sleeping near the fire.
https://youtu.be/FONfmWiBjJU?si=8st0QdT8kkNDzA8n
Great object lesson over at emotional peace on planting seeds:
https://emotionalpeace.wordpress.com/2024/12/02/seeds-grow/
Davids Daily Dose shared an sweet, important lesson:
https://davidsdailydose.org/2024/12/07/the-power-of-love-2/
God bless.
SEAL of God: The Path is narrow...but the reward is great by Chad Williams with David Thomas autobiography. From a Christian in name only to all in. Reading his journey inspired and uplifted.
Sharing delicious food with dear friends
On no burn days, my electric fireplace is a treat.
Favorite authors
Good books.
God's grace
Music Travel Love - At the End of the Day
https://youtu.be/drwIdcfbsw0?si=npOj5HhHscTEdHtB
Psalm 138:8 The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.
Being a wordsmith, I appreciated Nancy J. Farrier's perspective:
https://christians-read.com/2024/11/25/look-at-the-words-by-nancy-j-farrier/
Now I want my own Squeaky. What a wonderful and cute object lesson provided by David's Daily Dose:
https://davidsdailydose.org/2024/12/01/squeaky-to-the-rescue/
God bless.
Christmas in Love (Greenback Romances Series Book 1) by Karen Thornell sweet rom-com. I've read this before but don't remember, so reading again.
Lovely days
Leaving the door open in the afternoon
Friends and family
Delicious food and leftovers
Every good gift
God's grace
The Piano Guys - Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
https://youtu.be/KOvlrSqzvQI?si=V_wvnoXz7fHxhAFt
Celebrate with a story: Happy New Year?
The first book in the series.
Welcome to Holiday, USA, small town America, where nothing happens, except holidays... and maybe a little romance, if the hero and heroine trust God.
Officer Tim Black moved to Holiday for a change of scene. He never anticipated wanting to change his single status at the same time, but the lady refuses to even date him.
Sandy Foster moved to Holiday to escape her dysfunctional family, changing everything about her life. Finding someone who wanted to share her life holds a never-ending spot on her uninspiring list of New Year's resolutions.
The tiniest misunderstanding and the willingness to set pride aside might make the difference between spending the New Year alone and a Happily Ever After...
http://www.amazon.com/Happy-New-Year-Holiday-USA-ebook/dp/B00HCQKGF4/ref=sr_1_1
If you prefer paperback, Holiday, USA Anthology 2014
All four novellas published in 2014 are available in their entirety in paperback, including the covers on the back, for those who enjoy collecting a series.
http://www.amazon.com/Holiday-USA-Anthology-2014-1/dp/150773459X/
