Favorite Book Friday

Dark Roads by Justine Davis fiction. A story of two brothers and their journey. Justine Davis writes character driven stories, and though she usually writes romance/suspense romance, this one is focused more on the relationship between the brothers and those related to them and associated with them. For those who don't like any profanity, this book is not for you; I'd rate it at a PG-13, not quite R, because of the language and themes, mostly implied. Justine Davis stories give me an opportunity for some introspection and thinking about how I want to be a better person, more like some of her characters. It was a satisfying read for me. I have several lines I starred; yes, I bought the book in paperback. Worth it to me.

 

Musical Thursday

MercyMe - To Not Worship You

https://youtu.be/Ah7qLbD9QR8 

Wordless Wednesday

 

Monday Quote

"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle." ~Edmund Burke

 

Sunday Scripture

Mark 5:33-36

33 But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.

34 And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.

35 While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue's house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?

36 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.

Saturday Links

Song Dog Journal shares a good reminder for a healthy garden:

https://songdogjournal.com/2023/05/16/ranch-wife-musings-tend-your-own-garden/ 

Beholding Him Ministries shares Wisdom Wednesday: Patience:

https://beholdinghimministries.org/2023/05/17/wisdom-wednesday-patience-051723/ 

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

A Change of Fortune by Traci Hunter Abramson romance. Stand Alone, the only book by Traci that truly is a stand alone. All the others have overlapping characters, even if only briefly. Some of us call those book Easter Eggs. This book changed my perspective on how I need to handle my money, little though it is. God blessed me with enough to meet my needs, and I need to use it wisely.

 

Musical Thursday

Danny Gokey's Brave

https://youtu.be/29OTKuLN25E

 

Wordless Wednesday

 

Tuesday Tidbit

Finally able to work on manuscript again without wanting to trash the whole thing. However, it required doing some cutting and re-arranging. If I get stuck, others will get stuck. Working to improve readability.

Monday Quote

"Look into your own heart, because who looks outside, dreams,  but who looks inside awakes." 

~ Jane Austen

Sunday Scripture

Matthew 9:22 But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.

Saturday Links

Big Sky Buckeye shares poetry, journal entries, trivia, and fun facts; Learned something new 5/13:

https://bigskybuckeye.com/2023/05/13/trivias-facts-and-more-5-13/ 

JoyRoses13, over at Nuggets of Gold, shares quotes and short stories; this was a favorite: 

https://joyroses13.wordpress.com/2023/05/14/paintings-with-a-twist/ 

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

If you like baseball mixed with your sweet romance, Chances Are (Book 1) and Chance for Home (Book 2) by Traci Hunter Abramson are worth a look, beating the odds, humor, hope, and love.

 

Musical Thursday

Danny Gokey's My America

https://youtu.be/0ei6R3ryIYQ

 

Wordless Wednesday

 

Independence Day

 

Monday Quote

Taken from the Journal of James McHenry, delegate for Maryland to the Constitutional Convention:

“A lady asked Dr. Franklin Well 'Doctor what have we got a republic or a monarchy' – 'A republic' replied the Doctor 'if you can keep it.'”

 

Sunday Scripture

Psalms 43:5

Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.

Saturday Links

RabBits shares valuable perspectives on mortality: 

https://jeffrab.com/2023/05/11/april-4-2024/ 

Bridget A. Thomas shared an inspiring post "Surrounded By God's Love":

https://bridgetathomas.com/2023/05/12/surrounded-by-gods-love/ 

God bless.