Jesus luvs all shares how God brings new things:
https://jesusluvsall.org/2025/06/18/god-brings-new-things/
Big Sky Buckeye shares quotes from others, his own journal, and poetry:
https://bigskybuckeye.com/2025/06/18/oswald-chambers-quote-133/
https://bigskybuckeye.com/2025/06/18/from-my-journal-6-18-3/
https://bigskybuckeye.com/2025/06/18/hopes-clear-light/
God bless.
A Familiar Love Song (Hobby Run series Book 1) by Arlene James Inspirational romance. I read this long ago and re-read it to decide if I wanted to remove it from my Kindle to make space for other books. I enjoyed it so much I bought the next book in the series.
A Hero's Love Song (Hobby Run series Book 2) by Arlene James Inspirational romance. Two difficult subjects are tackled. Heartwarming. This is a keeper.
A Healer's Love Song (Hobby Run series Book 3) by Arlene James Christian romance. Redemption stories speak to my soul.
Honor's Love Song (Hobby Run series Book 4) by Arlene James Christian romance. Love and redemption. Putting this one on my read at Easter list, which of course means re-reading the series.
Fidelity's Love Song (Hobby Run series Book 5) by Arlene James Christian romance. Heartbreaking and heart mending.
A Courageous Love Song (Hobby Run series Book 6) by Arlene James Christian romance. I saw so much of myself and maybe some ways to choose God more fully than I have.
A Love Song in Quarantine (Hobby Run series Book 7) by Arlene James Christian romance. Fascinating to see this tackled. Not easy. A lovely story.
The Liar's Love Song (Hobby Run series Book 8) by Arlene James Christian romance. Redemption stories are my favorite. This one took several unexpected twists.
A Forbidden Love Song (Hobby Run series Book 9) by Arlene James Christian romance. No hedging about avoiding evil, acknowledging demons and angels exist. Turn away from evil in all its forms. I love redemption process.
The Sinner's Love Song (Hobby Run series Book 10) by Arlene James Christian romance. What a joy to watch someone weak in their faith choose to leave sin behind and commit themselves to God. This is a keeper series for me.
Air conditioning and fans
Electricity
Summer heat only lasts for a season.
Fall is coming.
Sharing a meal with friends
Re-reading favorites
Working car
God's grace.
Visual Melodies shared a Scottish Gaelic lament - Tuiraidh lain Ruadh
https://youtu.be/Odr4XXPda_s?si=Os10IyC65pT3ALIZ
On SM, Gretchen Jones shared on An Old Fashioned Discussion group - formed after the release of the movie "Old Fashioned" - a post including this important quote:
Being married won't heal you,
and being single won't kill you.
Waiting on God is never a waste of time.
Isaiah 42:5-7 Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein: I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles; To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house.
The Devotional Guy shares Wisdom Wednesday on Courage:
https://thedevotionalguy.blog/2025/06/18/wednesday-wisdom-courage/
And Beholding Him Ministries shares Wisdom Wednesday on Trusting God:
https://beholdinghimministries.org/2025/06/18/wisdom-wednesday-trusting-god-061825/
God bless.
Under the Summer Mistletoe (Christmas Holiday Extravaganza) by Stacy Weeks contemporary short story romance. Fun short read and piqued my interest in reading the other books.
12 Days under the Mistletoe (Christmas Holiday Extravaganza) by Stacy Weeks contemporary short story romance. I want to visit Mistletoe Meadows
Mistletoe Meadows Anthology (Christmas Holiday Extravaganza) by Stacy Weeks contemporary Christian romance, including Mistletoe Melody, Mistletoe Mission, and Mistletoe Movie Star. I want to visit Mistletoe Meadows! It reminds me of Holiday, USA. Keepers. I want to add the Mistletoe series to my Christmas re-reading list.
Unexpected appreciated gifts
Air conditioning and fans
Favorite books
Church
Serving others
Others sharing their faith journey
God bless
Tim Janis instrumental - Summer Fields
https://www.youtube.com/live/mhLhh9TLlh4?si=VK6bQXonS2red3Vy
Celebrate with a story.
Just Friends
The sixth 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.
After Mindy Harper's life crashes, she cuts off her friends. What other choice does she have? She doesn't fit in anymore. Holidays commemorating friendship fail to convince her she should celebrate them. A handsome ranch hand won't change her mind.
Cowboy left most of his past behind, with no regrets. The moment he sees Mindy he knows where his future lies. Friendship is the best place to start, but what is he supposed to do when she declares they're acquaintances?
God opens closed doors to those who knock, if it's His will...
http://www.amazon.com/Just-Friends-Holiday-USA-Book-ebook/dp/B017FSC4WG/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=s
Philippians 4:6-7 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Christians Read shares "Finding Light in the Pages: Why Christian Fiction Still Matters":
The Devotional Guy shared a message that bears repeating, over and over, about forgiveness:
https://thedevotionalguy.blog/2025/06/15/fathers-day-2025-a-deeply-personal-lament/
God bless.
Celebrate with a story.
All or Nothing
The tenth 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.
Secrets? Angela Goodrich owns a few. Moving to Holiday is her dream come true. As Holiday Sweets' new manager, she wants a fresh start even as she wants to share the truth of who she is. Will she still be welcomed?
Anger issues? Caleb Bronson denies it despite the fact he'd like to throttle his EMT partner's new fiancé for wronging his sister. What does it matter if his anger is dominating his life and spills over on the attractive and newest resident of Holiday?
The truth will set you free, if you're willing to endure the discomfort of letting go of the lies. God knows the pain hidden in the soul anyway...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7MZC9M/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.
Unexpectedly cool days, for July
Worshiping with fellow believers
New books by favorite authors
Time with family
Air conditioning and fans
Ice cream
Little fall of rain
God bless
The Piano Guys - Enchanted
https://youtu.be/om8toGrBW-0?si=p-xyUX7-1TuGbIav
Isaiah 43:26 Put me in remembrance: let us plead together: declare thou, that thou mayest be justified.
Davids Daily Dose shared a great example of the Importance of Letting Go:
https://davidsdailydose.org/2025/06/05/training-wheels/
Song Dog Journal inspires me and warms my heart. I'm so happy for them:
https://songdogjournal.com/2025/06/05/a-love-that-feels-like-home/
God bless.
The Bridesmaid's Hero (Snowgum Creek series Book 1.5) by Narelle Atkins inspirational romance. As an American reader, it's a fun escape to Australia. I enjoyed visiting unfamiliar places, and the animals were delightful. An enjoyable stand-alone novella.
Worship with fellow believers
Favorite books by favorite authors
Learning a scary looking insect is a helper
Air conditioning and fans
God bless
A sweet trip down memory lane with Life in 3D - You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
https://youtu.be/0mXRXXPpKII?si=HDI58rfIKfMB0jOK
Isaiah 43:25 I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.
Big Sky Buckeye shares poetry, journal thoughts, and quotes, as well as trivia on Saturdays:
https://bigskybuckeye.com/2025/04/28/monday-memories-future-glory/
The Devotional Guy is sharing his healing journey, and this poem describes it well. I recognized my own.
https://thedevotionalguy.blog/2025/06/05/lil-whisper-a-healing-poem/
God bless.
Princess by Staci Stallings contemporary New Adult romance. Staci tackles tough topics. I always have to dig in and examine my past and my responses. I love all her books.
Blessed rain
God watered my plants for me
Air conditioning and fans
Happy Birthday America
Opportunities to serve others
Delicious lunch with my sister
God's grace
MercyMe - Oh Death
https://youtu.be/EjlxIJtAyGU?si=LwPokDenEQCYdO9z
The Healing Place Podcast posted this poem, and a friend I follow shared it:
Hard truth:
If you wait until you feel ‘better’ to start living, you might be waiting forever.
Go live your life. Do it sad. Do it anxious. Do it uncertain.
Because healing doesn’t always come before the experience.
Sometimes, the experience is what heals you.
Isaiah 43:21 This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise.
Big Sky Buckeye shares quotes, his own and others, and poetry, photos, trivia, and facts. I loved the poetry in this post:
https://bigskybuckeye.com/2025/05/16/bountiful-insight-elfchen-series-252/
Bob Ross always makes me smile. The Devotional Guy shared a bit about him:
https://thedevotionalguy.blog/2025/05/21/wednesday-wisdom-bob-ross/
God bless.
Opportunities to serve others
Worship with fellow believers
Air conditioning and fans and ice
Favorite authors
Good books
God's grace
MercyMe - Sing
https://youtu.be/SQQR_9Q1B_g?si=0HI3HJpR8YXbUWke
When God says "do not fear" in scripture
it's almost always to someone who's already afraid.
It's not a rebuke
but a reassurance,
much like a scared child
finding comfort and security in the arms of a loving parent.
~ Holley Gerth
Isaiah 43:18-20 Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. The beast of the field shall honour me, the dragons and the owls: because I give waters in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, to give drink to my people, my chosen.
Into the Light Adventures shares beautiful photos and poetry:
https://intothelightadventures.com/a-hush-of-dawn/
Into the Light Adventures shared a gorgeous portrait of a collie:
https://intothelightadventures.com/the-collie/
God bless.
Hometown Vendetta (Luke Steele series Book 1) by Traci Hunter Abramson suspense romance. Page turning, heart pounding, almost impossible to put down with another story coming out in October.
Air conditioning and fans
Unexpectedly cooler weather, cool enough to open the door in the morning.
Worship with fellow believers
Delicious food and delightful conversation with family
God's grace
Found a new channel: Ancient Melodies plays Celtic Medieval music
One of many selections:
https://youtu.be/6xe_lWFD0UM?si=YjfEdSR0kPtt0JHJ
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
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.
Just as You Are (Regency Fairytales) by Mindy Burbidge Strunk Regency romance novella. Sweet story.
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
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
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?
