Monday Quote

From "Giving Thanks," novella #11 in the Holiday, USA series:

"Never, ever pray for patience. I'm convinced prayers for patience are tied to a pull chain that automatically dumps a bucketful of trials."

Sunday Scripture

Proverbs 22:6

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

Saturday Links

Israel Onyije of Wizzymed Power International shared the value of encouraging others:
https://wizzymedpower.com/2018/02/19/encourage-others-to-succeed/

Tarnya shares simple hints on effective communication. It's good to review:
https://closeddoorsdotblog.wordpress.com/2018/02/19/the-art-of-effective-communication/

God bless.

One of my fall bouquets from Bobbie's Flowers.

Favorite Book Friday

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery is a longtime favorite. The insights and sweetness of the story have touched my heart for decades.

The biggest white spot in the middle is the moon. The others are streetlights and house lights.

Musical Thursday

The Piano Guys ~ "Rewrite the Stars" (featured yesterday on social media)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cINJwaAn4Y

I'm fascinated by the toadstools that pop up in our yard, when the conditions are right.

Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday Tidbit

This is the unedited blurb for "Christmas Lost," to be published, soon. 

The twelfth novella in the series is here...

Welcome back to Holiday, USA, small town America, where nothing happens, except holidays... and a little romance, if the hero and heroine trust God.

Townie Karen Little is the resident quintessential spinster. She's lived in the same house all her life, more than half a century. How is she supposed to have a five-year-plan when she's grown up believing everything she does is wrong?

After six years, Holiday Diner's owner, Alexander Hamilton, is still considered a newbie and Holiday's most eligible gray fox bachelor. Being the catch of the day for the single women of Holiday makes his vow to never marry again problematic. Why would he test the three strikes you're out possibility?

Sometimes, so much time passes, it feels like God has forgotten, but He is moving all the pieces into place for the right moment...

Monday Quote

Sunday Scripture

Proverbs 22:3

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

Saturday Links

Christians Read blog shared a bit of history about the Inklings, including J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis:
https://christiansread.wordpress.com/2018/01/20/who-are-your-inklings/

I loved owning a horse. This brought back those happy memories:
https://fuzzyfanaticblog.wordpress.com/2018/02/17/7-reasons-why-horse-ownership-is-great/

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Make Your Bed ~ Little Things that can Change Your Life ...and Maybe the World by Admiral William H. McRaven (U.S. Navy Retired) nonfiction. I don't make my bed every morning, but I always dress for the day, and six days a week I go for a walk. I'd like to read this regularly.

Musical Thursday

Gentri's tribute to Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.), a nonprofit organization fighting human trafficking OURrescue.org, "Say Something/Angel"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMLvlQkmRSA

Wordless Wednesday

Leap of Faith Day

There's no Leap Day, this year. Who needs a reason to enjoy a good romantic Christian novella?

Leap of Faith Day

The ninth novella in the series is here...

Welcome back to Holiday, USA, small town America, where nothing happens, except holidays... and a little romance, if the hero and heroine trust God.

Her life a mess, EMT Belle Carlisle wants a fresh start. She's lived in Holiday a few years and likes it well enough. She's happy, mostly. 'Be Bold' is her personal aphorism, but it was never intended to include asking a man on a date.

Born and raised in Holiday, Vince Timmons is certain the prettiest EMT on the planet could never be interested in a younger man. Besides, his life is a mess. Not to mention the woman he pursued for over a year humiliated him in public. The last thing he needs is to fall for another woman who doesn't want him.

Man looks on the outward appearance and judges accordingly. God looks on the heart...

http://www.amazon.com/Leap-Faith-Day-Holiday-Book-ebook/dp/B01EX4Y2IO

Monday Quote

Sunday Scripture

Proverbs 22:2

The rich and poor meet together: the Lord is the maker of them all.

Saturday Links

Want a broader perspective of music? Brett Works is a great blog to check out. This post shares a unique video:
https://brettworks.com/2018/01/12/a-forest-xylophone-plays-bach/

Mustard Seed Blog shares some wonderful insights into where Home is:
https://mustardseedblogs.com/2018/01/15/home-is-where-the-heart-is/

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

"McKinnon's Bride," "Twice Blessed," and "Standing Tall" comprise the Willow Grove, Texas series by Sharon Gillenwater, historical Western, Christian romance. The first time I read one of her books was before I submitted a manuscript to anyone. I wanted to write stories like hers. Mine are different but I hope carry the same spirit of overcoming adversity and faith in God.

One of our ferals.

Musical Thursday

Gentri's "Amazing Grace"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80xnHaX7D3E

Wordless Wednesday