Favorite Book Friday

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Science Fiction Adventure. I loved the movie, so a friend gave me the book. I loved it, too. Some things I liked better in the movie, and some things I liked better in the book. The movie is loosely based on the book, but I feel like they enrich each other. There is a little swearing and adult situations in the book that are not in the movie, but it didn't detract from the story; it made sense in context. I'm not a science-y sort, but I did find it interesting. The main characters captured my heart. The end is unexpected and perfect. Happy. Happy. Happy.

 

Thankful Thursday

A/C, fans, ice

New books

Friends and family 

Church 

Dip in the temperature, even out of triple digits. 

Sarah M Eden and Jake Stormoen announced the continuation of the Lancaster series! 

God's grace

Sharing again:

Laura Story - Blessings

 https://youtu.be/XQan9L3yXjc?si=TKTkO0wn228DTjS-

 

Wordless Wednesday

 

Monday Quote

I needed the reminder:

If you think you've blown God's plan for your life, 

rest in this: 

You, my beautiful friend, are not that powerful. 

 

Sunday Scripture

Psalms 3:5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me. 

 

Saturday Links

Back in June, Bridget A. Thomas shared "A New Thing." Still applicable: 

https://bridgetathomas.com/2026/06/09/a-new-thing/ 

Lively Gracely shared "Maximum Adventure." Delightfully silly fun.

https://livoragracely.wordpress.com/2026/06/17/maximum-adventure/ 

God bless. 

Favorite Book Friday

When God Doesn't Fix It by Laura Story nonfiction Christian inspirational. Laura Story (Elvington) shares her journey with her husband Martin, more particularly from his diagnosis of a brain tumor, surgery, and beyond. She talks about the Myths and the Truths. She wrote "Indescribable" and "Blessings" and "I Can Just Be Me." Inspiring, uplifting, encouraging, especially for those in the midst of trials and tribulations that feel like they never end. Some don't and it isn't because God doesn't love us. He has a different plan than we do, and His plan is always better than our plan.   

Thankful Thursday

A/C, fans, ice

Encouraging friends

 Hope

Overnight lows below 90s - Whew

New bed 

God's grace

The Piano Guys - Waterfall

https://youtu.be/680j52mXqlE?si=BmD5qM8nBtNX7XMw 

 

Wordless Wednesday

Monday Quote

Stay in the habit of 

'glancing' at your problems and 

'gazing' at the Lord. 

~ Joni Eareckson Tada

 

Sunday Scripture

Psalms 3:4 I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.

 

Saturday Links

Bridget A. Thomas shares a good reminder "Where We Place Our Focus Matters":

https://bridgetathomas.com/2026/06/03/where-we-place-our-focus-matters/ 

Fake History Hunter debunks supposed history pictures and views; this one is an AI review: 

https://fakehistoryhunter.net/2026/06/06/ai-review-time-witnessed/ 

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Reflections on Life 1 by Staci Stallings nonfiction. Short essays of inspiration and encouragement from one of my favorite authors. 

 

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

Wordless Wednesday

 

Monday Quote

 

Just Friends Day is the 30th.

Thanks to Donna Keevers Driver for creating this for me. 

Sunday Scripture

Psalms 3:2-3 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah. But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

 

 

Saturday Links

Livora Gracely shared the delightful "The Very Serious Fruit Committee":

https://livoragracely.wordpress.com/2026/05/11/the-very-serious-fruit-committee/ 

I also enjoyed her Tiny Joy Theory: 

https://livoragracely.wordpress.com/2026/05/12/tiny-joy-theory/ 

God bless. 

Favorite Book Friday

Sunday 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

 For those who 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

 

Thankful Thursday

Much needed blessed rain

God watered my outdoor plants for a week.

A/C, fans, ice 

Church 

Meeting friends everywhere I go 

Visiting a dear friend 

Lunch with people dear to my heart 

Fun movies 

God's grace

for King and Country - what if I told you?

https://youtu.be/4TtDlYiUF9s?si=0w2u6lhV9PGN4LbW 

 

Wordless Wednesday

Monday Quote

 All or Nothing Day is coming on the 26th. 

Thanks to Donna Keevers Driver for creating this for me. 

Sunday Scripture

Matthew 18:20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

 

Saturday Links

Bridget A. Thomas shares "Looking for Breakthroughs and God's Goodness in Our Lives":

https://bridgetathomas.com/2026/05/31/looking-for-breakthroughs-and-gods-goodness-in-our-lives/ 

Davids Daily Dose shared a fun short story: 

https://davidsdailydose.org/2026/05/09/finding-ben-short-story/ 

God bless. 

Favorite Book Friday

The Paupers' House Party (Summer House Party/Timeless Regency Collection Book 4) by Sarah M. Eden Regency romance. Delightfully hilarious. Loved this story!  

 

Thankful Thursday

A/C, fans, ice

 Blessed rain

Finished first revision of Hidden Possibilities

Started first revision of Unexpected Possibilities 

God kindly watered my outdoor plants

Blessed rain

Dove in my Queen Palm made it through the storm. 

God's grace

Mac Sinise -Triumphant

https://youtu.be/GuhV8a2E46I?si=d4hqsZptl_Bzz3Gy 

 

Wordless Wednesday

Monday Quote

The world will knock you down plenty. You don't need to be doing it to yourself .~ Elizabeth Scott

 

Sunday Scripture

Matthew 18:18 Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. 

 

Saturday Links

Bible-Science Guy shared fascinating facts about "Longevity Champs." 

https://biblescienceguy.wordpress.com/2026/05/27/longevity-champs/ 

Bridget A. Thomas shared "Where Does Your Hope Lie?"

https://bridgetathomas.com/2026/05/27/where-does-your-hope-lie/ 

God bless. 

Favorite Book Friday

A Perfect Match (Summer House Party/Timeless Regency Collection Book 4) by Donna Hatch Regency romance. Delighted to learn it's a prequel to a longer novel. Added to my Wish List.

 

Thankful Thursday

Independence Day

Happy 250th Birthday, America!

All the events available to watch on YouTube

Inspirational YouTube channels

Willis H. Carrier - inventor of air conditioning 

A/C, fans, ice

Helpful encouraging friends and family 

God's grace

The Piano Guys - Abraham Lincoln Tribute

https://youtu.be/FLrgY6zxu90?si=hVgwTlRPPWIbT3LQ 

 

Wordless Wednesday

Monday Quote

Make sure you are doing what God wants you to do--

then do it with all your strength.

~ George Washington

 

Sunday Scripture

Matthew 18:16-17 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.

 

Independence Day

Happy 250th Birthday United States of America!

 

Favorite Book Friday

An Engagement of Convenience (Summer House Party/Timeless Regency Collection Book 4) by Regina Scott Regency romance. First book by this author for me. An enjoyable read. I want to read another of her books.

 

Thankful Thursday

Supportive, helpful family and friends

Air conditioning, fans, ice

 Family shared waffle breakfast over the phone and then dropped by some of the yumminess

 Comfort in God's Word

Car A/C 

God's mercy 

God's grace

Seth Adam Smith shared write in The Pando Aspen Grove

11 hours of ambient music - the background on the grove is fascinating 

https://www.youtube.com/live/LbESBmS3HHU?si=xF-jQUj-gwnK55F9 

 

Wordless Wednesday

Monday Quote

 Free from Holley Gerth.

Sunday Scripture

Matthew 18:15 Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. 

 

Saturday Links

Jesus Luvs All shared this adorable reminder to keep focused on Jesus: 

https://jesusluvsall.org/2026/05/23/lessons-from-a-dog/ 

Grant Ferguson, over at Writing For Eternity. shared an inspiring post on personalizing scripture: 

https://writingforeternity.com/2026/05/27/personalize-scripture/

God bless. 

Favorite Book Friday

Heirs of Falcon Point (Falcon Point series Book 1) by Traci Hunter Abramson, Sian Ann Bessey, Paige Edwards, A. L. Sowards suspense romance. Rereading the series, again, in preparation for the newest book in the series. Page turner 

The Danger with Diamonds (Falcon Point series Book 2) by Traci Hunter Abramson and Sian Ann Bessey suspense romance. Nonstop heart pounding don't forget to breathe.

From an Unknown(Falcon Point series Book 3) by Traci Hunter Abramson and Sian Ann Bessey suspense romance. Still a page turner, despite having read it a couple of times before.

When Fashion Turns Deadly (Falcon Point series Book 4) by Traci Hunter Abramson and Sian Ann Bessey suspense romance. The behind the scenes look of a fashion show is intriguing. The return of beloved characters. A joy to watch them grow as people and as couples. 

Treasures of Falcon Point (Falcon Point series Book 5) by Traci Hunter Abramson and Sian Ann Bessey suspense romance. It was a fun surprise when a brief scene took you to Finsbury Park; the summer I lived in London, Finsbury Park was the closest tube station. Heartwarming. Page-turning. A satisfying end to the series. I'll be rereading this series, again. 

 

Thankful Thursday

Unexpected thunderstorm

Thanks for watering my outside plants, God.

A/C, fans, ice

Favorite authors

A good exterminator

Helpful family and friends 

 God's mercy

God's grace 

Life in 3D - Desperado 

https://youtu.be/6I3WDMEEmhs?si=7Mos_iDeuD5tVmDU 

 

Wordless Wednesday

Monday Quote

In a conflict of loyalty, obey Jesus at all costs. 

~ Oswald Chambers

 

Sunday Scripture

Matthew 18:14 Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.  

 

Saturday Links

Tales from a Mid-Lifer shared answers to prayers and be careful/intentional about what you pray for: 

https://family5power.com/2026/05/12/i-prayed-for-the-opportunities/ 

And breathtaking photos for flower lovers: 

https://family5power.com/2026/05/20/pretty-petals/ 

God bless. 

Favorite Book Friday

Spring at Tribbley Hall (Her Country Gentleman Timeless Georgian Collection Book 1) by Sian Ann Bessey historical romance. So sweet and heartwarming! Loved the characters, including puppies and lambs and of course, for me, horses. Keeper. 

Love of My Heart (Her Country Gentleman Timeless Georgian Collection Book 1) by Sarah M. Eden historical romance. Sweet little lamb, Shadow, is adorable. I want to live in Scotland now. 

Miss Smith Goes to Wiltshire (Her Country Gentleman Timeless Georgian Collection Book 1) by Rebecca Connolly historical romance. More sheep! I wonder if the authors agreed to include sheep in this collection. Fun. I like the heroine and the hero and the delightful country community. Loved this collection.

Thankful Thursday

Blogging friend inviting bloggers to join him in prayer for others

A/C, fans, ice

Reliable electricity 

Podcasts that inform and inspire

Peppermint, tea tree oil, rosemary, cedar - bug repellent

Fun Christmas movies - SparkTV on YouTube 

Blogs that make me laugh

Humor and encouragement from dear friends. 

God's grace 

Josh Groban ~ Moon River featuring Jack Groban

https://youtu.be/lhup782KOqo?si=mWZ_sj9gBxJEo0c_ 

 

Wordless Wednesday

Monday Quote

Coral Green, in the Godly Women group on social media, posted this: 

They said, 

“You’re not enough.” 

Neither were 

five loaves and two fishes – 

until Jesus touched them.

Sunday Scripture

Flag Day 

 

Saturday Links

Laura Lindblom, over at Song Dog Journal, shared "Ranch Wife Musings/Bearing Burdens":

https://songdogjournal.com/2026/05/24/ranch-wife-musings-bearing-burdens/ 

And the lovely "Pasques and Pines":

https://songdogjournal.com/2026/05/14/pasques-and-pines/ 

God bless. 

 

Favorite Book Friday

A Kingdom to Claim by Sian Ann Bessey historical romance. King Alfred rules Wessex. Fascinating look at England in late 800s. Learned several new things, the battle with the Vikings and King Alfred's intriguing solution. At the end of the book, I loved discovering all the details that were facts. A keeper. 

 

Thankful Thursday

A/C, fans, ice 

Friends and family who offer hope and help 

Church - on YouTube when I can't make it in person 

Words of encouragement from other bloggers

Learning to DuckDuckGo information better

God's grace

Neil Diamond ~ Shine On

https://youtu.be/_r_KaenUFLY?si=BtLjJzNkDF3T2ejs