May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
Some memories are best forgotten…
The Wyoming Territory is rife with lawlessness and disorder, something Annie Ledbetter
and her parents discover when their wagon train is robbed. Seven years later,
Annie settles into her lifelong dream as a teacher in the small town of Willow
Falls. When she meets handsome rancher Caleb Eliason through a humorous
misunderstanding, she is quickly drawn to his kind heart and charming smile.
Former outlaw Caleb Eliason embraces his chance at a fresh start. Gone are the
days of robbing stagecoaches and wagon trains. When he falls in love with the
new Willow Falls teacher, he doesn’t realize they’ve met before—under much
different circumstances. When his past comes to light, will it put the growing
love between them at risk?
Can forgiveness and redemption heal two broken hearts or will the past keep
them from sharing a future?
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When Penny is not dreaming up new characters, she
enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, camping, hiking,
canoeing, reading, running,
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What It’s About:
Christmas should be celebrated with family. But for Vera
Swanson, that's not an option this year. Widowed and recently relocated, she is
lonely in her condo-for-one--until little Fiona Albright knocks on her door
needing help. With her mother seriously ill and her father out of town, Fiona
enlists Vera's help, and when she finds out her new neighbor is a quilter, she
has a special request--a Christmas quilt for Mama.
Vera will have to get a ragtag group of women together in order to fulfill the
request. Between free-spirited artist Tasha, chatty empty nester Beverly,
retired therapist Eleanor, and herself, Vera has hopes that Christmas for the
Albright family will be merry, after all--and she may find herself a new family
of friends along the way.
Bestselling and award-winning author Melody Carlson invites you to cuddle up
this holiday season with this cozy story of giving, forgiving, and a little bit
of romance.
My Thoughts:
I look forward to Carlson’s Christmas novella every year. This one is a lovely
story centering around a woman whose traditional Christmas’s have been derailed,
then she meets a sweet child who changes everything. Four-year-old Fiona
spreads Christmas joy just by being her sweet, precocious self. As the quilt
comes together, so do the lives of the most unexpected quilters. This story is about
healing and transformation and Carlson does a beautiful job telling this wonderful
story. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this
review are completely my own.
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
...and to
make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business
and work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may
win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on
anybody.
The Bible
speaks to our hearts.
photo from pixaby
In a book
launch team I am part of, I was asked which of the four seasons is my favorite.
For anyone who knows me well, you know I answered winter. I also love spring
when beautiful flowers bloom, summer when I swim with my grands, and of course
fall, a gorgeous time to be outside appreciating the colorful leaves.
Yet, winter
remains my favorite because it is a time of peace. When snow blankets the
ground and the nothing has touched the pureness, I’m reminded of 1 Thessalonians—my life verse. I love quiet, and strive to lead a quiet life.
I try to mind my own business, unless God lays on my heart to speak up. I work
with my hands, either on the computer, with arts and crafts or around the
house. Tim and I depend on God, daily. He is the one who provides us
opportunities to work and grow.
Do you have a life verse, a scripture that speaks to your heart about everyday life? Is there a scripture God has placed on your heart? One you strive to follow? There are many verses in the Bible I rely on for wisdom and guidance. Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord..., “ John 3:16, the book of James, the Psalms.
We have so many
wonderful, life-changing scriptures at our fingertips.
God has
given us the gift of the Bible. Have you read any scripture today?
2 Timothy
3:16-17
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for
teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the
servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
What it’s About:
Mabel plans to bring the thrills of volunteering to the
masses—if she doesn’t get the ax first.
After losing her job of twenty-three years, Mabel decides to launch what will surely be a glamorous new career as an author. Having recently inherited her late grandmother’s house, she has the freedom to spend time volunteering and writing about her experiences.
Unfortunately, Mabel’s plans soon go off the rails. Her
inheritance comes with decades of clutter, an overgrown lot, a dog named
Barnacle, and a neighbor with an ax to grind. And her first assignment as a
Medicine Spring Historical Society volunteer is to lead a tour of the Sauer
Mansion, locally known as the “Ax Murder House,” site of a notorious 1930’s
double homicide.
As Mabel shepherds her tour group through the house, it
appears history’s repeating itself when she stumbles across a body in the
parlor. Finding herself on the suspect list, Mabel scrambles to figure out who
swung the fatal ax. In the process, she can’t help being drawn into
investigating the unsolved historic murders, teamed up with PI John Bigelow, a
man she isn’t sure she can trust. With an ax murderer on the loose, will Mabel
be next?
My Thoughts:
I enjoyed reading book one of the Mysteries of Medicine Springs series. Mabel
is a hoot. She’s older, awkward, and self-deprecating. The woman tries so hard
to do the right thing, and sometimes that gets her into deep trouble. John is
the perfect balance for her, but in her heart she’s not sure she can trust him.
She’s not sure she can trust anyone. Through all the escapades and efforts,
Mabel plows forward to find the truth. If you enjoy cozies sprinkled with humor
and quirky characters, you’ll enjoy Mabel Gets the Ax. I read this copy from
Kindle Unlimited.
Hebrews 12:1-3
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a
great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin
that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race
marked out for us, fixing our eyes on
Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him
he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right
hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so
that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Rain beat against the window and thunder roared
through the sky. Clouds dumped water on the garden and drenched the flowers.
When I walked outside the next day, the black-eyed Susans looked like they’d
seen better days. The wind and rain had pummeled the plants and knocked petals
to the ground. The lengthy stems sprawled across the flower bed. This time of
year, their days are numbered, but I’m hoping they rally for a few more weeks
and wave their golden heads in the breeze.
During Jesus journey on this earth, He met great
opposition. Religious leaders, sinners, political leaders took it upon
themselves to destroy the Son of God. They ridiculed Him and eventually killed
Him. But the beautiful thing is, Jesus rose from death and proclaimed victory
over sin. He conquered death to give life to anyone who believes and loves Him.
Because of Jesus love and sacrifice, I won’t lose heart.
My black-eyed Susans might lay down after the
storm, but the sun will raise them up to bloom a bit longer. I may fall into
temptation or simply grow weary, but the Son will raise me up and give me
strength to keep going.
Jesus’ death and resurrection encourage me to endure
as I keep moving forward. I won’t grow weary or lose heart because I have faith
in Jesus.
Trust Him with your heart.