Laurel Hawkes: July 2025

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Thankful Thursday

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

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Today is Friendship Day.

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

Monday, July 28, 2025

Monday Quote

created by Donna Keevers Driver for Laurel Hawkes

Sunday, July 27, 2025

Sunday Scripture

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.

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Saturday Links

Christians Read shares "Finding Light in the Pages: Why Christian Fiction Still Matters":

https://christians-read.com/2025/06/10/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.

Friday, July 25, 2025

Tomorrow is All or Nothing Day

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.

http://a.co/5ETTtmt

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Thankful Thursday

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

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Wordless Wednesday

Monday, July 21, 2025

Monday Quote

Sunday, July 20, 2025

Sunday Scripture

Isaiah 43:26 Put me in remembrance: let us plead together: declare thou, that thou mayest be justified.

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Saturday Links

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.

Friday, July 18, 2025

Favorite Book Friday

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.

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Thankful Thursday

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

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Wordless Wednesday

Monday, July 14, 2025

Monday Quote

Sunday, July 13, 2025

Sunday Scripture

Isaiah 43:25 I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.

Saturday, July 12, 2025

Saturday Links

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.

Friday, July 11, 2025

Favorite Book Friday

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.