Thankful Thursday

Wind chimes

A last bit of cool before summer sets in

Visiting with friends

Worshipping with family

Spring flowers still blooming

God's grace

Danny Gokey's Only For A Moment

https://youtu.be/WPw8zije6Dc?si=afmQehPKf5G1OJs6 

Wordless Wednesday

Monday Quote

The ultimate ground of faith and knowledge is confidence in God.

~ Charles Hodge

 

Sunday Scripture

Isaiah 43:5 Fear not: for I am with thee....

 

Cades Cove

Saturday Links

Tales from a Mid-Life Mama shared "Reflection - In Words and Images":

https://family5power.com/2025/04/10/reflection-in-words-and-images/ 

Spring Blessings from For His Purpose blog:

https://forhispurpose.blog/2025/04/25/spring-blessings/ 

God bless.

 

Cades Cove

Favorite Book Friday

Picking Wildflowers (The Love series Book 2) by Staci Stallings Christian romance. My heart... Staci admits at the beginning of the book that this is a rough draft as she was going in for surgery. Before reading the book, in her fan group on SM, she admitted she made it through heart surgery but lost her left hand. I cannot imagine. I pray she is able to return to writing her unique stories because they always expand my soul and bring me closer to God. A precious gift.

 

Thankful Thursday

Air conditioning and fans

Dear friends

Inspiring books 

Cool enough to leave the door open, sometimes

Gospel study with friends

God's grace

Danny Gokey "Only For A Moment" 

https://youtu.be/5YTDylMnHa8?si=33SQe7W8hnG6D_iW

 

Cades Cove

Wordless Wednesday

Monday Quote

Feelings are like children.

You don’t want them driving the car, 

but you shouldn’t stuff them in the trunk either. 

~ Hailey Page McGee

 

Cades Cove

Sunday Scripture

Isaiah 43:4 Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life.

 

 Cades Cove

Saturday Links

Suzanne Askham shared an important reminder: Wellbeing notes: Quietly appreciating what we're good at

https://suzanneaskham.com/2025/04/02/wellbeing-notes-quietly-appreciating-what-were-good-at/ 

Bible-Science Guy makes a valid point, "Unlocking a Butchered Jesus Quote":

https://biblescienceguy.wordpress.com/2025/04/09/unlocking-a-butchered-jesus-quote/ 

God bless.

 

Favorite Book Friday

Chasing Hearts (The Perspective series Book 1) by Staci Stallings Christian romance. I love Staci's stories. I always dig deeper into my faith, examining my perceptions and reflecting on what I want and how to become the better person I want to be, who God created me to be. I also don't always read a new release right away; I wait. A feeling will come over me that it's time to read one of her stories, and without fail I am reading about what I'm going through. Her perspective helps me step back and see my struggle more clearly. She also offers paths to negotiate the stumbling blocks. A precious blessing.

 

Thankful Thursday

God's grace

Air conditioning and fans 

A few more cool days before summer kicks in

Worship with fellow believers 

Shared meals with friends

Blessed rain

Dear friends

Yolanda Mott "Well, I'm Back"

https://youtu.be/PrM9Vc6-4RE?si=ChzFgL2B0Qf6tiG2 

Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday Toss Up

Monday Quote

All that you are, sin apart, is destined, if you will let God have His good way, to utter satisfaction. 

- The Problem of Pain by C. S. Lewis

 

Kentucky Horse Park

 

Sunday Scripture

Isaiah 43:2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

 

Saturday Links

Laura, over at Song Dog Journal, is living the life I dreamed of having, but I'm not jealous at all. My health never would have made it possible, so I'm so happy she's living such a beautiful life and so grateful she shares it in her articles and posts, assuring me it is possible and not just silly daydreaming. God bless her and all who touch her life. 

https://songdogjournal.com/2025/03/29/ranch-wife-musings-a-baby-milk-cow-named-marigold/

Hannah, over at Choosing Hope, shared a valuable lesson about Messy Grace: 

https://choosinghope.live/2025/04/04/messy-grace/

God bless.

 

Favorite Book Friday

I Know What I Love You Means (The Love series Book 1) by Staci Stallings Christian romance. Rereading in preparation for the newest series, Perspective. Not a hardship. 

Moving Mountains (The Love series Book 2) by Staci Stallings Christian romance. This series is actually one story broken into two books. The first is more the hero's journey and the second the heroine's journey. Once again, digging into my own past and learning better ways of coping and overcoming. 

Thankful Thursday

Aloe vera - great for skin 

Weather cool enough to leave the door open

Peace only God can give

Good books

Dear friends

God's grace

Dan Musselman "Praise" 

https://youtu.be/cx0nJe_gWnY?si=e7hzjnpjm_1Fyx0O