Monday Quote

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

 

Sunday Scripture

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.

 

Saturday Links

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.

 

Favorite Book Friday

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. 

Thankful Thursday

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 

 

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.