Musical Thursday

Visual Melodies' Celtic

https://youtu.be/icPnn6W_kbM

Wordless Wednesday

 

Tuesday Tidbit

Yes, I'm still working on "A Promise of Possibilities." I keep finding typos, and ways to improve the story. In truth, I think the Lord is endeavoring to help me lose my ego. Pride is a brutal taskmaster. I want to give God the glory but notice pride sneaking in. I'm trusting God to help me know when the story and I are ready. It does feel good to work on it every day.

Monday Quote

It took me far too long to figure out: 

If your life is smooth as glass, you're doing it wrong. 

(Posted on SM in 2016) 

Sunday Scripture

Matthew 10:16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

Saturday Links

Fixin' Leaks and Leeks shared a fun post about pineapples; learned something new. I confess I have tried growing pineapple, here in the desert, but it didn't survive the summer:

https://fixinleaksnleeksdiy.blog/2023/05/27/hello-pineapple/ 

I still love Beatrix Potter, and Linda Mahkovec shared a few snippets of her life:

https://lindamahkovec.com/2023/05/30/the-charm-of-beatrix-potter/ 

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

War of Hearts (European Collection: A Timeless Romance Anthology Book 5) by Annette Lyon historical romance. 

The Earl of Oaksey Takes a Wife (European Collection: A Timeless Romance Anthology Book 5) by G. G. Vandagriff historical romance.

Gift of Love (European Collection: A Timeless Romance Anthology Book 5) by Michele Paige Holmes historical romance. My first read by this author. I enjoyed it and would like to read another.

A Lesson in Love (European Collection: A Timeless Romance Anthology Book 5) by Sarah M. Eden historical romance. Delightful.

An Ocean Away (European Collection: A Timeless Romance Anthology Book 5) by Heather B. Moore historical romance.

What Happens in Venice (European Collection: A Timeless Romance Anthology Book 5) by Nancy Campbell Allen historical romance.

 

Musical Thursday

The Piano Guys' "In the Stars" 

https://youtu.be/hNT5P2GTE_8

Wordless Wednesday

 

Tuesday Tidbit

I wrote this on SM, back in 2014. I just lost control of "Tarnished Knight." If you ask your characters what comes next, you can't complain when they take things into their own hands and bring in reinforcements. I look forward to re-publishing each book.

Monday Quote

God's children are not for sale.

"Sound of Freedom" Movie

July 30 is End Human Trafficking Day every year. It needs to be every day. 2 Million Children, every year, are trafficked. Women and men are also trafficked. "Sound of Freedom" is based on a true story. Tim Ballard, who lived the stories, demanded the movie contain nothing that might titillate or entice. I remember when O.U.R. - Operation Underground Railroad - first started. They didn't want simple rescuing because the children just ended up back in the slave trade. O.U.R. started operation once they had in place: rescuing, prosecuting the predators, and aftercare for the survivors. They work with and train law enforcement all over the world. When life was more stable I donated every month to O.U.R. I want to be able to do that again.

Jaco Booyens's younger sister was kidnapped and trafficked. He spent two years searching for her and rescued her. He created Jaco Booyens Ministry. I've seen numerous interviews with him. In one, he reported that on average children are first exposed to pornography as early as 8 years old and it's usually rape. Trafficking is becoming the most profitable business on the planet and funds/supplements all other illicit activities. 

Victor Marx also conducts rescuing operations.

Numerous organizations exist to fight this evil. Some address the electronic side exclusively. Some address the aftercare exclusively. Do the homework if you decide to donate. Prayer doesn't cost anything but time and pride. A small price to pay. God bless all those in the fight and help them rescue the innocents.

Sunday Scripture

Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

Saturday Links

Beholding Him Ministries shares Wisdom Wednesday; this one shares Bible and Corrie ten Boom quotes:

https://beholdinghimministries.org/2023/05/24/wisdom-wednesday-my-hiding-place-052423/ 

Chateaux des Fleurs shares still life pictures; I'm particularly fond of ranunculus:

https://chateauxdesfleurs.wordpress.com/2023/05/27/still-life-27-may-2023/

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Love Bytes (Summer Wedding Collection: A Timeless Romance Anthology Book 3) by Melanie Jacobson contemporary romance. Funny.

Romeo and Julie-Ex (Summer Wedding Collection: A Timeless Romance Anthology Book 3) by Julie Wright contemporary romance. 1st person.

The Meltdown Match (Summer Wedding Collection: A Timeless Romance Anthology Book 3) by Rachael Anderson contemporary romance.

Golden Sunrise (Summer Wedding Collection: A Timeless Romance Anthology Book 3) by Annette Lyon contemporary romance.

Tide Pools (Summer Wedding Collection: A Timeless Romance Anthology Book 3) by Heather B. Moore contemporary romance. I enjoyed the mini vacation to Hawaii. LOL!

A Regular Bloke From Stanmore (Summer Wedding Collection: A Timeless Romance Anthology Book 3) by Sarah M. Eden contemporary romance. The touch of England is delightful.

Musical Thursday

The Piano Guys' Change in the Air

https://youtu.be/hs5aQVpjYuM

Wordless Wednesday

 

All or Nothing Day is tomorrow.

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

 

Monday Quote

 

Sunday Scripture

Luke 9:6 And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.

Saturday Links

My God My Music My life shared a keeper "As Children Often Do":

https://mygodmymusicmylife.com/2023/05/18/as-children-often-do-3/

The daily addict shared a bit of delightful serendipity:

https://thedailyaddictcom.wordpress.com/2023/05/19/on-my-path-5-19/ 

God bless.