Monday Quote

 

Sunday Scripture

Luke 1:39-50

39 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda;

40 And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.

41 And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:

42 And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.

43 And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

44 For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.

45 And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.

46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,

47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.

48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

49 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.

50 And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.

Saturday Links

I love his flowers, Photos by Jez, and I'm grateful for those who share their fall:

https://jezbraithwaite.blog/2021/11/14/silent-sunday-nov-14/

Some posts are just fun, like this one from Horse Addict:

https://horseaddict.net/2021/11/20/monday-minstrel-advice-for-lady-equestrians-circa-1838/ 

God bless.

Ready for Christmas?

Celebrate with another story...

Christmas Lost

The twelfth 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.

Townie Karen Little is the resident quintessential spinster. She's lived in the same house her whole life, more than half a century. She knows she's stuck, but her plans for the future blow up in her face, on a regular basis. Why risk being wrong again?

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

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

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BHC1CL9/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 

 

Musical Thursday

MercyMe's "Almost Home"

https://youtu.be/QQcY31-R96U 

Wordless Wednesday

 

Tuesday Tidbit

Still making cuts as I'm able. Slow progress is still progress.

Monday Quote

 

Sunday Scripture

Luke 1:26-38

26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,

27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.

28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.

29 And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.

30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.

31 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.

32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:

33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.

34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?

35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

36 And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.

37 For with God nothing shall be impossible.

38 And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.

Saturday Links

Randall Collis shares his introspection with gorgeous photos, over at dalocollis:

https://dalocollis.com/2021/11/05/heartbeat-of-time/ 

Made with Love posts pictures of the cakes she makes, Including a close up:

https://madewithlovebyme.wordpress.com/2021/11/13/silent-night-christmas-cake-close-up/

https://madewithlovebyme.wordpress.com/2021/11/13/silent-night-christmas-cake/ 

God bless.

Christmas is coming...

...celebrate with a story.

Christmas Present

The eighth 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.

Terra Connor is looking forward to her first two-week vacation, even if it means working part of the time to ease her daughter's mind. Her daughter's wedding on Christmas Eve is her only priority, and she definitely doesn't have time for romance.

Carson McDonald is in Holiday for his younger brother's wedding. The friendly town is as good a place as any to rest and recover from the upheaval of losing his job due to an accident. He has enough on his plate for the foreseeable future.

God's ways are not man's ways...

http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Present-Holiday-USA-Book-ebook/dp/B01ASDPDJQ/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=sr_1_22

 

Musical Thursday

Donny Osmond's Start Over

https://youtu.be/q8IDEFD6tO8

Donny Osmond's Start Again (with lyrics)

https://youtu.be/3x_4hu1YCbY

 

Wordless Wednesday

 

Tuesday Tidbit

Other things also on my plate, but still slowly cutting words for submission.

Monday Quote

 

Sunday Scripture

Isaiah 9:6

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. 

Saturday Links

I want to try Suzanne Askham's "Wellbeing notes: do these three things every day." 

https://suzanneaskham.com/2021/11/01/wellbeing-notes-do-these-three-things-every-day/

Bridget A. Thomas is studying Luke, this month, a chapter a day: 

https://bridgetathomas.com/2021/12/01/luke-1/

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

The Warrior's Heart: Becoming a man of compassion and courage by Eric Greitens. Loved the short chapters. A remarkable story and a challenge to serve others.

Musical Thursday

Cast in Bronze gave a 30+ minute Christmas music concert online in 2020:

https://youtu.be/2cgizlXuYqU

Wordless Wednesday