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May 6, 2016
Live Fearless | Book Review
My colored pageI finally got in to review a coloring book! The whimsical drawings are fun and cute, the lines fairly clear and easy to follow. The format of it is interesting too--one side a picture, the other side a prayer journal section.As I colored a picture, I noticed that some of the lines overlaid others. For example, you would see a stem then on top of it you would see a flower--with both lines crossing.
I also didn't care that the Scripture quotations were in various versions.
*I...
The Inheritance | Book Review
ABOUT THE BOOK:
The death of the clan patriarch has thrown the tiny Shetland Islands community of Whale's Reef into turmoil.
Everyone assumed MacGregor Tulloch's heir to be his grand-nephew David, a local favorite, but when it is discovered that MacGregor left no will, David's grasping cousin Hardy submits his own claim to the inheritance, an estate that controls most of the island's land. And while Hardy doesn't enjoy much popular support, he has the backing of a shadowy group of North Sea oil...
May 4, 2016
Blessed Assurance | Music Video
Another piano solo up on YouTube!
And guess what? You can download this sheet music for yourself free here (I may change things up in the next month or so, so you might want to get it now!).
There aren't three verses in the arrangement, but all three verses are beautiful!
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!Heir of salvation, purchase of God,Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.Refrain:This is my story, this is my song,Praising my Savior all the day long...
May 3, 2016
Upcoming Freebies!
Tonight's project: getting some things lined up for six free short stories in the next six weeks! :) :)
May 2, 2016
"Wherever You Lead ... but There...."
There is something alluring about sharing the Gospel with the heathen in Africa (or Europe or South America, etc.), smuggling Bibles, working in closed countries, boldly standing in courtrooms, translating God's Word, preaching to thousands, seeing souls changed by hundreds.
But what about washing dishes, praying, loving our family, serving our church, ministering where we cannot be seen? Even as I write this list, I feel my heart deflating a little. Washing dishes? What is that compared to h...
April 30, 2016
When You Run Out...
Things are getting busy on this end again with music, writing, and photography, and my little blog has been pushed onto back burner -- meaning that scheduled posts are running out.
I don't want my busy to just be busy. I want my busy to be in line with what GOD would have me to do. So I'm seriously praying and seeking God's direction for what He would have me say "yes" to and what He would have me say "no" to. Until I decide what that direction is, things just might be a little...
I don't want my busy to just be busy. I want my busy to be in line with what GOD would have me to do. So I'm seriously praying and seeking God's direction for what He would have me say "yes" to and what He would have me say "no" to. Until I decide what that direction is, things just might be a little...
April 29, 2016
A Treasure Concealed | Book Review
I have already done my "Friday review" but this book has been on my shelf a little too long and I need to get it reviewed here. So two review today.About the BookEmily Carver wants a home where she can put down roots instead of following her gold-hungry father from one mining camp to another. She also longs for tenderness and love, both of which are missing in her life. Yet when she realizes she's losing her heart to the intriguing new man in camp, she fiercely fights her feelings, afraid tha...
The Illustrated Compendium of Amazing Animal Facts | Book Review
About the BookAn artfully playful collection of unexpected and remarkable facts about animals, illustrated by Swedish artist Maja Säfström.
Did you know that an octopus has three hearts? Or that ostriches can’t walk backward? These and many more fascinating and surprising facts about the animal kingdom (Bees never sleep! Starfish don’t have brains!) are illustrated with whimsical detail in this charming collection.
My Review
I got this in and read it in about ten minutes. It is a very whim...
April 27, 2016
Word Wednesday #104
What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we have, if we pray unto him? Job 21:15
Such are the thoughts of the wicked (see Job 21:7, 14)--yet, if we're not careful, our lifestyle as believers can scream these questions. When we choose our own path and walk however pleases us--what is God that we should serve Him? When we neglect prayer or doubt that prayer is beneficial--what profit do we have, praying to Him? Oh, believe, our lives should be one of seeking Go...
Such are the thoughts of the wicked (see Job 21:7, 14)--yet, if we're not careful, our lifestyle as believers can scream these questions. When we choose our own path and walk however pleases us--what is God that we should serve Him? When we neglect prayer or doubt that prayer is beneficial--what profit do we have, praying to Him? Oh, believe, our lives should be one of seeking Go...
April 25, 2016
Do we...?
Do we believe that God's Word converts (turns back)? Do we read it when we notice our hearts straying towards the world?
Do we believe that God's Word gives wisdom? Do we turn to others or God when we need wisdom?
Do we believe that God's Word rejoices the heart? Do we seek it or secular entertainment when we need cheering up?
Do we believe that God's Word is pure? Do we turn to it when we need cleansing or wallow in our sin?
Do we believe that God's Word endure forever? Do we try to cling to wor...
