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BLOGWORDS – Thursday 15 June 2023 – DAILY SCRIPTURE – ROMANS 8:2-4

BLOGWORDS – Thursday 15 June 2023 – DAILY SCRIPTURE – ROMANS 8:2-4

DAILY SCRIPTURE – ROMANS 8:2-4

ENGLISH / BÉARLA / ΑΓΓΛΙΚΑ / אנגלית / WAMAREKANI / АНГЛИЙСКИЙ / ENGLISCH / ANGLAISE / INGLES

For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, on account of sin: He condemned sin in the flesh, that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. (NKJV) Romans 8:2-4

IRISH / GAEILGE

Oir rinne dlí Spiorad na beatha i gCríost Íosa mé saor ó dhlí an pheaca agus an bháis. Óir an ní nárbh fhéidir leis an dlí do dhéanamh sa mhéid go raibh sé lag tríd an bhfeoil, do rinne Dia tré a Mhac féin do chur ar chosmhail na feola peacach, ar son an pheacaidh: Cháin sé an peacadh san fheoil, go bhféadfadh riachtanas fíréanta an dlighe. bígí comhlíonta ionainn nach siúlann de réir na feola ach de réir an Spioraid. (NKJV) Rómhánaigh 8:2-4

GREEK / ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ

Διότι ο νόμος του Πνεύματος της ζωής εν Χριστώ Ιησού με απελευθέρωσε από τον νόμο της αμαρτίας και του θανάτου. Διότι ό,τι δεν μπορούσε να κάνει ο νόμος επειδή ήταν αδύναμος λόγω της σάρκας, το έκανε ο Θεός στέλνοντας τον Υιό Του με ομοίωση αμαρτωλής σάρκας, εξαιτίας της αμαρτίας: Καταδίκασε την αμαρτία στη σάρκα, για να μπορέσει η δίκαιη απαίτηση του νόμου να εκπληρωθεί σε εμάς που δεν περπατάμε κατά τη σάρκα αλλά κατά το Πνεύμα. (NKJV) Ρωμαίους 8:2-4

 

HEBREW / עִברִית

‎כי חוק רוח החיים במשיח ישוע שחרר אותי מחוק החטא והמוות. כי מה שהתורה לא יכלה לעשות בהיותה חלשה דרך הבשר, עשה אלוהים בכך ששלח את בנו בדמותו של בשר חוטא, בשל החטא: הוא גזר את החטא בבשר, כדי שדרישת החוק הצודקת תוכל לעשות. יתגשם בנו שאינם הולכים על פי הבשר אלא על פי הרוח. (NKJV) הרומים 8:2-4

SWAHILI / KISWAHILI

Kwa maana sheria ya Roho wa uzima ule ulio katika Kristo Yesu imeniacha huru mbali na sheria ya dhambi na mauti. Maana yale ambayo torati haikuweza kufanya, kwa vile ilivyokuwa dhaifu kwa sababu ya mwili, Mungu alifanya kwa kumtuma Mwanawe mwenyewe katika mfano wa mwili ulio wa dhambi, kwa ajili ya dhambi; aliihukumu dhambi katika mwili, ili matakwa ya haki ya torati yatimizwe. yatimizwe ndani yetu sisi tusioenenda kwa kufuata mambo ya mwili, bali mambo ya Roho. (NKJV) Warumi 8:2-4

RUSSIAN / РУССКИЙ

Ибо закон духа жизни во Христе Иисусе освободил меня от закона греха и смерти. Ибо то, что не мог сделать закон, будучи немощен плотью, сделал Бог, послав Сына Своего в подобии плоти греховной за грех: Он осудил грех во плоти, чтобы праведное требование закона могло исполниться. исполнится в нас, живущих не по плоти, но по Духу. (NKJV) Римлянам 8:2-4

GERMAN / DEUTSCH

Denn das Gesetz des Geistes des Lebens in Christus Jesus hat mich frei gemacht von dem Gesetz der Sünde und des Todes. Denn was dem Gesetz unmöglich war — weil es durch das Fleisch kraftlos war —, das tat Gott, indem er seinen Sohn sandte in der gleichen Gestalt wie das Fleisch der Sünde und um der Sünde willen und die Sünde im Fleisch verurteilte, damit die vom Gesetz geforderte Gerechtigkeit in uns erfüllt würde, die wir nicht gemäß dem Fleisch wandeln, sondern gemäß dem Geist. (SCH 2000) Römer 8:2-4

FRENCH / FRANÇAISE

En effet, la loi de l’Esprit de vie en Jésus-Christ m’a affranchi de la loi du péché et de la mort. Car – chose impossible à la loi, parce que la chair la rendait sans force – Dieu a condamné le péché dans la chair, en envoyant, à cause du péché, son propre Fils dans une chair semblable à celle du péché, et cela afin que la justice de la loi soit accomplie en nous, qui marchons, non selon la chair, mais selon l’Esprit. (NEG 1979) Romains 8:2-4

SPANISH / ESPAÑOL

Y porque ustedes pertenecen a él, el poder del Espíritu que da vida los ha libertado del poder del pecado, que lleva a la muerte. La ley de Moisés no podía salvarnos, porque nuestra naturaleza pecaminosa es débil. Así que Dios hizo lo que la ley no podía hacer. Él envió a su propio Hijo en un cuerpo como el que nosotros los pecadores tenemos; y en ese cuerpo, mediante la entrega de su Hijo como sacrificio por nuestros pecados, Dios declaró el fin del dominio que el pecado tenía sobre nosotros. Lo hizo para que se cumpliera totalmente la exigencia justa de la ley a favor de nosotros, que ya no seguimos a nuestra naturaleza pecaminosa sino que seguimos al Espíritu. (NTV) Romanos 8:2-4

* German, French, and Spanish Scripture translations are taken from my Bible Gateway app. Irish, Greek, Hebrew, Swahili, and Russian, however, are translated from NKJV via Google Translate app.

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BLOGWORDS – Tuesday 13 June 2023 – DAILY SCRIPTURE – PSALM 92:12-14

BLOGWORDS – Tuesday 13 June 2023 – DAILY SCRIPTURE – PSALM 92:12-14

DAILY SCRIPTURE – PSALM 92:12-14

ENGLISH / BÉARLA / ΑΓΓΛΙΚΑ / אנגלית / WAMAREKANI / АНГЛИЙСКИЙ / ENGLISCH / ANGLAISE / INGLES

The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those who are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bear fruit in old age; they shall be fresh and flourishing. (NKJV) Psalm 92:12-14

IRISH / GAEILGE

Beidh bláth ar an bhfíréan mar chrann pailme, fásfaidh sé mar sheudar sa Liobáin. Iad siúd a chuirtear i dteach an Tiarna, beidh siad faoi bhláth i gcúirteanna ár nDé. Iompróidh siad fós toradh sa tseanaois; beidh siad úr agus faoi bhláth. (NKJV) Salm 92:12-14

GREEK / ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ

Ο δίκαιος θα ανθίσει σαν φοίνικα, θα μεγαλώσει σαν κέδρος στον Λίβανο. Όσοι είναι φυτεμένοι στον οίκο του Κυρίου θα ανθίσουν στις αυλές του Θεού μας. Θα καρποφορούν ακόμα σε μεγάλη ηλικία. θα είναι φρέσκα και ανθισμένα. (NKJV) Ψαλμός 92:12-14

 

HEBREW / עִברִית

‎צדיק יפרח כדקל, הוא יצמח כארז בלבנון. הנטועים בבית ה’ יפרח בחצרות אלוהינו. עוד ישאו פרי בזקנה; הם יהיו רעננים ופורחים. (לב) תהילים ל”ב: יב-י”ד

SWAHILI / KISWAHILI

Mwenye haki atasitawi kama mtende, Atakua kama mwerezi wa Lebanoni. Waliopandwa katika nyumba ya Bwana watasitawi katika nyua za Mungu wetu. Watazaa matunda hata katika uzee; zitakuwa mbichi na kusitawi. (NKJV) Zaburi 92:12-14

RUSSIAN / РУССКИЙ

Праведник расцветет, как пальма, вырастет, как кедр на Ливане. Насажденные в доме Господнем будут процветать во дворах Бога нашего. Они по-прежнему будут приносить плоды в старости; они будут свежими и цветущими. (NKJV) Псалом 92:12-14

GERMAN / DEUTSCH

Der Gerechte wird sprossen wie ein Palmbaum, er wird wachsen wie eine Zeder auf dem Libanon. Die gepflanzt sind im Haus des Herrn, sie werden gedeihen in den Vorhöfen unsres Gottes; noch im Alter tragen sie Frucht,�sind saftvoll und frisch. (SCH 2000) Psalmen 92:13-15

FRENCH / FRANÇAISE

Les justes croissent comme le palmier, Ils s’élèvent comme le cèdre du Liban. Plantés dans la maison de l’Eternel, Ils prospèrent dans les parvis de notre Dieu; Ils portent encore des fruits dans la vieillesse, Ils sont pleins de sève et verdoyants. (NEG 1979) Psaumes 92:13-15

SPANISH / ESPAÑOL

Pero los justos florecerán como palmeras y se harán fuertes como los cedros del Líbano; trasplantados a la casa del Señor, florecen en los atrios de nuestro Dios. Incluso en la vejez aún producirán fruto; seguirán verdes y llenos de vitalidad. (NTV) Salmos 92:12-14

* German, French, and Spanish Scripture translations are taken from my Bible Gateway app. Irish, Greek, Hebrew, Swahili, and Russian, however, are translated from NKJV via Google Translate app.

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BLOGWORDS – Thursday 15 June 2023 – CHAT THURSDAY – HEATHER DAY GILBERT

 BLOGWORDS – Thursday 15 June 2023 – CHAT THURSDAY – HEATHER DAY GILBERT

CHAT THURSDAY – HEATHER DAY GILBERT 

Please give a warm feathered welcome to author and friend, Heather Gilbert.

 

FAST FAVES

Twitter or Facebook: So hard! But I think I have more one-on-one interaction on Facebook.

Coffee or tea: COFFEE! But I just discovered that green tea is a nice after-lunch pick-me-up.

Dogs or cats: Dogs! (Thus the Barks & Beans Cafe!)

rem: touché!

Call or text: Text, most of the time.

Kindle or print: Print for books I want to keep, Kindle for new authors/books I want from library or KU.

Hugs or kisses: Hugs! (but kisses for my hubby lol)

 

rem:  Welcome Heather. Tell us three random things about yourself.

HEATHER:  1) I once had a tarantula walk along my hand/arm. I’m not really afraid of spiders.

2) I was a huge Madeline L’Engle reader as a teen, and of course Agatha Christie was another fave author.  rem: two of my all-time favs also!

3) I have two brothers, so I love writing brother/sister relationships (again like Barks & Beans Cafe!).

 

rem:  What is your favorite quotation and why?

HEATHER:  This is an incredibly hard question! I’m fond of Margaret Thatcher quotes (she was apparently an ENTJ like I am on Myers-Briggs). She said, “To wear your heart on your sleeve isn’t a very good plan; you should wear it inside, where it functions best,” and I do like that one.

 

rem:  What do you do as a hobby?

HEATHER:  I do some flower gardening (perennials), and I play video games. I also read or binge-watch mystery shows on TV in my downtime.

 

rem:  I, too, love flower gardening. In fact I just came in from planting a few seedlings. What would you be doing if you weren’t writing?

HEATHER:  Realistically speaking, I’d probably be standing around trying to come up with what to make for supper. Happens every night! LOL!

 

rem:  LOL! If you could go back in time, what era would you choose and why?

HEATHER:  The Viking era. I’d love to meet Gudrid and Freydis, the explorer Viking women I wrote about in my Vikings of the New World Saga.

 

rem:  Well, yeah, that’s an obvious for you. What do you think is significant about Christian fiction?  How has being a novelist impacted your relationship with Christ?

HEATHER:  I’ve been in Christian fiction circles for over a decade now. It’s wonderful the way many authors will help each other by sharing publishing/writing information, and how readers and authors pray for one another. While I also write mainstream clean fiction, the Christian fiction genre can touch on things more personal to my faith.

 

And being a novelist…well, to be honest, it’s had some serious ups and some serious downs, but it’s definitely made me lean on Christ and learn to recognize His nudges to change course (or to accept His closed doors).

 

rem:  I have to agree about the connectivity among Christian authors—it’s a wonderful “place” to be. When reading, what makes or breaks a story for you? Your fiction pet peeve?  

HEATHER:  Great question! Sometimes I’ll start a book and then it’ll fizzle out for me, and I have so many books on my To-Read, I’ll just move on along to something I can give a good review—because I know good reviews are so encouraging to authors! But what often makes a story for me is a strong female lead character going through realistic difficulties and overcoming them, or a very twisty book where I can’t guess what’ll happen next (tricky because I grew up reading/watching so many mysteries!). Oh—and first person POV will often hook me right in—I love it for some reason! What can “break” a book for me is an unwieldy or confusing writing style or characters I don’t really relate to.

 

rem:  It is tough to stay with a story that’s flat. What are you reading right now? 

HEATHER:  A NetGalley copy of Charles Martin’s The Last Exchange and Susie Finkbeiner’s The All-American.

 

rem:  Tell us a little about your writing journey.

HEATHER:  How much time do you have!? LOL! Like I said, I’ve been at this over a decade now, and the industry has certainly shifted all over the place during that time. I’ve had five agents, I’ve had four traditionally published books, and my other eighteen books were independently published.

 

I thought my first published book would be embraced by all (God’s Daughter). It turned out, Viking historical Christian fiction is VERY niche and it’s tricky to find readers for it, but I’ve had some surprisingly nice recognition of it through the years (most recently, I was interviewed on an Amazon Prime documentary, Templars (Episode 4, “Gudrid the Fair,”), along with some other heavy-hitting historical authors about my main character in the book. It was a lovely honor.   rem: And well deserved! God’s Daughter, and its companion book,  Forest Child (Vikings of the New World Saga), are fantastic books! I learned so much when I read them.

 

But mostly I’m pursuing contemporary mystery/suspense, since I grew up reading Agatha and contemp mysteries are what she was writing then. It’s a great fit for me.

 

rem:  It’s a great fit for your readers, too. What do you enjoy most about being a writer?

HEATHER:  I like setting my own schedule and figuring out ways to get better at my author/publisher business. I also love hearing from readers!

 

rem:  Cheers to that! What genre(s) do you write and why?

HEATHER:  I write contemporary mystery/suspense because I’ve always loved reading those genres, and I write Viking historical fiction because I’m a real Viking-era geek!

 

rem:  Tell us a little about your latest book? What is your current project?

HEATHER:  My upcoming release (June 26) is book 2 in the Tavland Vikings series I co-authored with Jen Cudmore, To Calm a Storm. After that, I’ll be focusing on mystery/suspense books for a while, though I have another special project I’m working on next year.

 

 

rem:  Oooohhh…. Even in interview you leave readers wanting more! What is YOUR favorite part about the book or why do you love this book? Why should we read it?

HEATHER:  Jen and I have put many hours of work into this story, which is so riveting! I feel this series is quite adventurous and romantic, although it tackles some deeper themes. It’ll give readers a good feel for the Viking era and for what it might’ve been like for Christian Vikings operating in a largely pagan world.

 

rem:  I can’t even imagine! So much we take for granted now. (Even in this current climate.) What is one take-away from your book(s) that you hope readers identify with? 

HEATHER:  How to build marriages that will stand the test of time. We portray both good and bad marriages in this series (book 1, To Love a Viking, delves into domestic abuse), and hopefully offer realistic ways to deal with things in healthy ways.

 

rem:  GURL! I love seeing reality in fiction! One more and then we’ll close. Do you have a life Scripture?

HEATHER: I try to focus on different verses each week, but some of my favorite verses are Psalm 73: 25-26. “Whom have I in heaven but thee? And there is none upon earth that I desire beside Thee. My flesh and my heart faileth, but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever.”

 

rem:  Such a great verse to cling to. Anything you’d like to add?

HEATHER:  Just that I love how supportive you are of other authors, and of my books in particular! You are such an encourager, and I wish you all the best with your own writing!

rem:  D’awww, thanks. And thank you so much for chatting with us on my blog today!

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Award-winning novelist Heather Day Gilbert enjoys writing mysteries and Viking historicals. She brings authentic family relationships to the page, and she particularly delights in heroines who take a stand to protect those they love. Avid readers say Heather’s realistic characters–no matter what century–feel like best friends. When she’s not plotting stories, this native West Virginian can often be found hanging out with her husband and four children, playing video games, or reading Agatha Christie novels.

 

You can find all her books and her social media links on heatherdaygilbert.com

 

GIVEAWAY

Ms. Gilbert is giving away softcover copy of book 1 in the series, To Love a Viking (US only, ebook for an international winner) to one lucky commenter. Winner will be announced next Thursday, 22 June.

 

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BLOGWORDS – Monday 12 June 2023 – DAILY SCRIPTURE – ISAIAH 26:3-6

BLOGWORDS – Monday 12 June 2023 – DAILY SCRIPTURE – ISAIAH 26:3-6

DAILY SCRIPTURE – ISAIAH 26:3-6

ENGLISH / BÉARLA / ΑΓΓΛΙΚΑ / אנגלית / WAMAREKANI / АНГЛИЙСКИЙ / ENGLISCH / ANGLAISE / INGLES

You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. Trust in the Lord forever, for in Yah, the Lord, is everlasting strength. (NKJV) Isaiah 26:3-4

IRISH / GAEILGE

Coinneoidh tú faoi shíocháin foirfe é, a bhfuil a intinn ag fanacht ort, mar go gcuireann sé a muinín ionat. Muinín as an Tiarna go deo, mar is láidreacht shíoraí é in Íosa an Tiarna. (NKJV) Isaiah 26:3-4

GREEK / ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ

Θα τον κρατήσεις σε απόλυτη ειρήνη, του Οποίου το μυαλό είναι σε Σένα, γιατί σε εμπιστεύεται. Να εμπιστεύεστε στον Κύριο για πάντα, γιατί στον Γιαχ, τον Κύριο, είναι αιώνια δύναμη. (NKJV) Ησαΐας 26:3-4

 

HEBREW / עִברִית

‎אתה תשמור אותו בשלום גמור, שדעתו נחה עליך, כי הוא בוטח בך. בטח בה’ לעולם, כי ביה’ ה’ עוז עולם. (ל”ה) ישעיהו כ”ו:3-4

SWAHILI / KISWAHILI

Utamhifadhi katika amani kamilifu, Ambaye moyo wake umekazwa Kwako, kwa sababu anakutumaini Wewe. Mtumaini Bwana milele, kwa maana katika Yah, Bwana, ni nguvu za milele. (NKJV) Isaya 26:3-4

RUSSIAN / РУССКИЙ

Ты сохранишь в совершенном покое того, чей ум сосредоточен на Тебе, потому что он уповает на Тебя. Надейся на Господа навеки, ибо в Ях, Господе, вечная сила. (NKJV) Исаия 26:3-4

GERMAN / DEUTSCH

Einem festen Herzen bewahrst du den Frieden, den Frieden, weil es auf dich vertraut. Vertraut auf den Herrn allezeit, denn Jah, der Herr, ist ein Fels der Ewigkeiten! (SCH 2000) Jesaja 26:3-4

FRENCH / FRANÇAISE

A celui qui est ferme dans ses sentiments Tu assures la paix, la paix, parce qu’il se confie en toi. Confiez-vous en l’Eternel à perpétuité, car l’Eternel, l’Eternel est le rocher des siècles. (NEG 1979) Ésaïe 26:3-4

SPANISH / ESPAÑOL

¡Tú guardarás en perfecta paz a todos los que confían en ti, a todos los que concentran en ti sus pensamientos! Confíen siempre en el Señor, porque el Señor Dios es la Roca eterna. (NTV) Isaías 26:3-4

* German, French, and Spanish Scripture translations are taken from my Bible Gateway app. Irish, Greek, Hebrew, Swahili, and Russian, however, are translated from NKJV via Google Translate app.

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BLOGWORDS – Sunday 11 June 2023 – DAILY SCRIPTURE – GALATIANS 5:22-23

BLOGWORDS – Sunday 11 June 2023 – DAILY SCRIPTURE – GALATIANS 5:22-23

DAILY SCRIPTURE – GALATIANS 5:22-23

ENGLISH / BÉARLA / ΑΓΓΛΙΚΑ / אנגלית / WAMAREKANI / АНГЛИЙСКИЙ / ENGLISCH / ANGLAISE / INGLES

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. (NKJV) Galatians 5:22-23

IRISH / GAEILGE

Ach is é toradh an Spioraid grá, áthas, síocháin, fadfhulaingt, cineáltas, maitheas, dílseacht, naofacht, féinsmacht. I gcoinne a leithéid níl aon dlí. (NKJV) Galataigh 5:22-23

GREEK / ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ

Αλλά ο καρπός του Πνεύματος είναι αγάπη, χαρά, ειρήνη, μακροθυμία, καλοσύνη, καλοσύνη, πίστη, πραότητα, εγκράτεια. Απέναντι σε τέτοια δεν υπάρχει νόμος. (NKJV) Γαλάτες 5:22-23

 

HEBREW / עִברִית

‎אבל פרי הרוח הוא אהבה, שמחה, שלום, סבלנות, חסד, טוב לב, נאמנות, עדינות, שליטה עצמית. נגד כאלה אין חוק. (NKJV) גלטים ה’:22-23

SWAHILI / KISWAHILI

Lakini tunda la Roho ni upendo, furaha, amani, uvumilivu, utu wema, fadhili, uaminifu, upole, kiasi. Kinyume na hivyo hakuna sheria. (NKJV) Wagalatia 5:22-23

RUSSIAN / РУССКИЙ

А плод духа есть любовь, радость, мир, долготерпение, благость, милосердие, верность, кротость, воздержание. Против таких нет закона. (NKJV) Галатам 5:22-23

GERMAN / DEUTSCH

Die Frucht des Geistes aber ist Liebe, Freude, Friede, Langmut, Freundlichkeit, Güte, Treue, Sanftmut, Selbstbeherrschung. Gegen solche Dinge gibt es kein Gesetz. (SCH 2000) Galater 5:22-23

FRENCH / FRANÇAISE

Mais le fruit de l’Esprit, c’est l’amour, la joie, la paix, la patience, la bonté, la bienveillance, la foi, la douceur, la maîtrise de soi; la loi n’est pas contre ces choses. (NEG 1979) Galates 5:22-23

SPANISH / ESPAÑOL

En cambio, la clase de fruto que el Espíritu Santo produce en nuestra vida es: amor, alegría, paz, paciencia, gentileza, bondad, fidelidad, humildad y control propio. ¡No existen leyes contra esas cosas! (NTV) Gálatas 5:22-23

* German, French, and Spanish Scripture translations are taken from my Bible Gateway app. Irish, Greek, Hebrew, Swahili, and Russian, however, are translated from NKJV via Google Translate app.

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BLOGWORDS – Saturday 10 June 2023 – DAILY SCRIPTURE – MATTHEW 7:13-14

BLOGWORDS – Saturday 10 June 2023 – DAILY SCRIPTURE – MATTHEW 7:13-14

DAILY SCRIPTURE – MATTHEW 7:13-14

ENGLISH / BÉARLA / ΑΓΓΛΙΚΑ / אנגלית / WAMAREKANI / АНГЛИЙСКИЙ / ENGLISCH / ANGLAISE / INGLES

Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. But narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it. (NKJV) Matthew 7:13-14

IRISH / GAEILGE

Isteach ag an geata caol; óir is leathan an geata agus is leathan an t-slighe a théann chun scriosta, agus tá go leor a théann isteach ann. Ach is cúng an geata agus is deacair an bealach a threoraíonn chun na beatha, agus is beag duine a fhaigheann é. (NKJV) Matha 7:13-14

GREEK / ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ

Μπείτε από τη στενή πύλη. γιατί πλατιά είναι η πύλη και πλατιά είναι η οδός που οδηγεί στην καταστροφή, και υπάρχουν πολλοί που μπαίνουν από αυτήν. Αλλά στενή είναι η πύλη και δύσκολος ο δρόμος που οδηγεί στη ζωή, και λίγοι είναι αυτοί που τη βρίσκουν. (NKJV) Ματθαίος 7:13-14

 

HEBREW / עִברִית

‎היכנסו בשער הצר; כי רחב השער ורחב הדרך המובילה לחורבן, ורבים הנכנסים בו. אבל צר השער וקשה היא הדרך המובילה לחיים, ומעטים המוצאים אותה. מתי ז’:13-14

SWAHILI / KISWAHILI

Ingieni kwa kupitia mlango mwembamba; kwa maana mlango ni mpana, na njia ni pana iendayo upotevuni, nao ni wengi waingiao kwa mlango huo. Lakini mlango ni mwembamba, na njia ni ngumu iendayo uzimani, nao waionao ni wachache. (NKJV) Mathayo 7:13-14

RUSSIAN / РУССКИЙ

Войдите узкими воротами; ибо широки врата и пространен путь, ведущие в погибель, и многие идут ими. Но узки врата и труден путь, ведущий в жизнь, и немногие находят его. (NKJV) Матфея 7:13-14

GERMAN / DEUTSCH

Geht ein durch die enge Pforte! Denn die Pforte ist weit und der Weg ist breit, der ins Verderben führt; und viele sind es, die da hineingehen. Denn die Pforte ist eng und der Weg ist schmal, der zum Leben führt; und wenige sind es, die ihn finden. (SCH 2000) Matthäus 7:13-14

FRENCH / FRANÇAISE

Entrez par la porte étroite. Car large est la porte, spacieux le chemin qui mènent à la perdition, et il y en a beaucoup qui entrent par là. Mais étroite est la porte, resserré le chemin qui mènent à la vie, et il y en a peu qui les trouvent. (NEG 1979) Matthieu 7:13-14

SPANISH / ESPAÑOL

Solo puedes entrar en el reino de Dios a través de la puerta angosta. La carretera al infierno es amplia y la puerta es ancha para los muchos que escogen ese camino. Sin embargo, la puerta de acceso a la vida es muy angosta y el camino es difícil, y son solo unos pocos los que alguna vez lo encuentran. (NTV) Romanos 7:13-14

* German, French, and Spanish Scripture translations are taken from my Bible Gateway app. Irish, Greek, Hebrew, Swahili, and Russian, however, are translated from NKJV via Google Translate app.

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BLOGWORDS – Friday 9 June 3023 – FIRST LINE FRIDAY – TWO-for-ONE, UNCHARTED CHRISTMAS and UNCHARTED GRACE by KEELY BROOKE KEITH

BLOGWORDS – Friday 9 June 3023 – FIRST LINE FRIDAY – TWO-for-ONE, UNCHARTED CHRISTMAS and UNCHARTED GRACE by KEELY BROOKE KEITH

FIRST LINE FRIDAY – TWO-for-ONE, UNCHARTED CHRISTMAS and UNCHARTED GRACE by KEELY BROOKE KEITHUNCHARTED CHRISTMAS – THE BOOK

THE BLURB

As Dr. Lydia Bradshaw makes her rounds in the village of Good Springs this Christmas season, each family she visits seems to be blessed in ways she is not. All the homes are beautifully decorated for the holiday, and every woman is expecting another baby.
Every woman but her, that is.
While the haze from the volcanic ash cloud outside the Land looms on the horizon, calls for the doctor force Lydia to work around the clock. Torn between fighting for the home life she craves and the career that defines her, Lydia needs a Christmas miracle.

Meanwhile, at Falls Creek…
Philip Roberts spends his lonely nights in the parsonage next to the humble chapel. Pastoring the church across from the Land’s only inn means encouraging many a road-worn traveler to carry on, whatever their journey might be. Philip also watches the ever-changing rotation of guests for the one person he prays will stay at Falls Creek forever.
Only he doesn’t know her name.
When the Vestal siblings break their journey to Good Springs at the inn for a much needed respite over Christmas, Philip is fascinated with the demure Lena Vestal. As he tries to get to know her, she stirs in him more questions than answers.

Can he discover who this intriguing woman truly is in such a short time, and is she the one he’s been waiting for?

This Christmas novella weaves past and future in a faith-filled story of life in a hidden land. If you enjoy the rural setting and wholesomeness of frontier romance and Amish fiction, you’ll adore Uncharted Christmas.

THE FIRST LINE

Dr. Lydia Bradshaw refused to believe the rumor predicting it would snow on Christmas Day.

ANDUNCHARTED GRACE – THE BOOK

THE BLURB

Can two newcomers with shattered pasts and buried secrets find love in the village of Good Springs?
An inherited orchard offers a fresh start in a new village for social butterfly Caroline Vestal. She believes Good Springs is where she will finally find a soulmate, but building a genuine relationship means being honest—even with the family secret that could ruin her new life before it begins.
With his relaxed manner, professional expertise, and dapper appearance, physician Jedidiah Cotter makes a good first impression in his new village. Once the Good Springs elder council officially titles him, he can establish his career and be safe from the obligation to return to his crooked family’s business back home. But when the council unexpectedly stalls the process, Jedidiah must discover the cause and quickly find a cure.
Though Caroline is smitten with the dashing new physician who lives across the road from the orchard house, his attraction to her drives him to ask questions she isn’t prepared to answer. If she trusts the wrong person with the shocking truth about her family’s past, she could lose the inheritance and the man she loves.

Uncharted Grace weaves past and future in a faith-filled story of life in a hidden land. If you enjoy the rural setting of frontier romance and the wholesomeness of Amish fiction, you’ll adore Uncharted Grace.

THE FIRST LINE

The azure sky spread above the thriving orchard like an unending wealth of promises only Caroline could see.

THE AUTHOR

Keely Brooke Keith is the author of the beloved Uncharted series. Her books are best described as inspirational frontier-style fiction with a futuristic twist.

Born in St. Joseph, Missouri, Keely was a tree-climbing, baseball-loving 80s kid. She grew up in a family who moved often, which fueled her dreams of faraway lands.

When she isn’t writing, Keely enjoys gardening and is slowly learning how to not kill plants. Keely, her husband, and their daughter live on a hilltop south of Nashville, Tennessee. She is a member of ACFW.

Join Keely’s email list at keelykeith.com/sign-up so you will always know when the next Uncharted book is available.

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BLOGWORDS – Friday 9 June 2023 – DAILY SCRIPTURE – NEHEMIAH 8:10

BLOGWORDS – Friday 9 June 2023 – DAILY SCRIPTURE – NEHEMIAH 8:10

DAILY SCRIPTURE – NEHEMIAH 8:10

ENGLISH / BÉARLA / ΑΓΓΛΙΚΑ / אנגלית / WAMAREKANI / АНГЛИЙСКИЙ / ENGLISCH / ANGLAISE / INGLES

Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” (NKJV) Nehemiah 8:10

IRISH / GAEILGE

Dúirt sé leo ansin: “Imígí libh, ithigí an tsaill, ól an milseán, agus cuirigí codanna chucu siúd nach bhfuil aon rud ullmhaithe dóibh; óir tá an lá seo naofa dár dTiarna. Ná bíodh brón ort, óir is é áthas an Tiarna do neart.” (NKJV) Nehemiah 8:10

GREEK / ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ

Τότε τους είπε: «Πηγαίνετε, φάτε το λίπος, πιείτε το γλυκό και στείλτε μερίδες σε εκείνους για τους οποίους δεν είναι έτοιμο τίποτα. γιατί αυτή η μέρα είναι αγία στον Κύριό μας. Μη λυπάσαι, γιατί η χαρά του Κυρίου είναι η δύναμή σου». (NKJV) Νεεμίας 8:10

 

HEBREW / עִברִית

‎וַיֹּאמֶר אֲלֵיהֶם: לֵכֶם לִדְרָכֶךָ, אֹכְלוּ אֶת הַשֶּׁמֶן, שְׁתוּ אֶת הַמָּתוֹק, וּשְׁלַח מְנוּחִים לְאֵלֶּה שֶׁאֵין לָהֶם מִכָּנוֹן; כי היום הזה קדוש לאדוננו. אל תצערו, כי שמחת ה’ היא חוזקכם”. נחמיה ח’ י’

SWAHILI / KISWAHILI

Kisha akawaambia, Enendeni zenu, mle kilichonona, na kunywa kilicho kitamu, na mpelekeeni sehemu watu wasiowekewa kitu; kwa maana siku hii ni takatifu kwa Bwana wetu. Msihuzunike, kwa kuwa furaha ya Bwana ni nguvu zenu.” (NKJV) Nehemia 8:10

RUSSIAN / РУССКИЙ

И сказал им: пойдите, ешьте тучное, пейте сладкое и посылайте части тем, для которых ничего не приготовлено; ибо этот день свят для нашего Господа. Не печалься, ибо радость Господня — сила твоя». (NKJV) Неемия 8:10

GERMAN / DEUTSCH

Darum sprach er zu ihnen: Geht hin, esst Fettes und trinkt Süßes und sendet Teile davon auch denen, die nichts für sich zubereitet haben; denn dieser Tag ist unserem Herrn heilig; darum seid nicht bekümmert, denn die Freude am Herrn ist eure Stärke! (SCH 2000) Nehemia 8:10

FRENCH / FRANÇAISE

Ils leur dirent: Allez, mangez des viandes grasses et buvez ce qui est doux, et envoyez des portions à ceux qui n’ont rien de préparé, car ce jour est consacré à notre Seigneur; ne vous affligez pas, car la joie de l’Eternel sera votre force. (NEG 1979) Néhémie 8:10

SPANISH / ESPAÑOL

Nehemías continuó diciendo: «Vayan y festejen con un banquete de deliciosos alimentos y bebidas dulces, y regalen porciones de comida a los que no tienen nada preparado. Este es un día sagrado delante de nuestro Señor. ¡No se desalienten ni entristezcan, porque el gozo del Señor es su fuerza!». (NTV) Nehemías 8:10

* German, French, and Spanish Scripture translations are taken from my Bible Gateway app. Irish, Greek, Hebrew, Swahili, and Russian, however, are translated from NKJV via Google Translate app.

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BLOGWORDS – Thursday 8 June 2023 – DAILY SCRIPTURE – GENESIS 9:12-13

BLOGWORDS – Thursday 8 June 2023 – DAILY SCRIPTURE – GENESIS 9:12-13

DAILY SCRIPTURE – GENESIS 9:12-13

ENGLISH / BÉARLA / ΑΓΓΛΙΚΑ / אנגלית / WAMAREKANI / АНГЛИЙСКИЙ / ENGLISCH / ANGLAISE / INGLES

And God said: “This is the sign of the covenant which I make between Me and you, and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations: I set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall be for the sign of the covenant between Me and the earth. (NKJV) Genesis 9:12-13

IRISH / GAEILGE

Agus dúirt Dia: “Seo é comhartha an chonartha a dhéanaim idir mise agus tusa, agus gach créatúr beo atá in éineacht leat, ar feadh na nglún suthain: leag mé mo bhogha ceatha sa scamall, agus beidh sé mar chomhartha an tsíoraí. cúnant idir Mise agus an talamh. (NKJV) Geineasas 9:12-13

GREEK / ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ

Και ο Θεός είπε: «Αυτό είναι το σημείο της διαθήκης που κάνω ανάμεσα σε μένα και σε εσάς, και σε κάθε ζωντανό πλάσμα που είναι μαζί σας, για αιώνιες γενεές: Έβαλα το ουράνιο τόξό μου στο σύννεφο, και θα είναι για το σημάδι του διαθήκη μεταξύ Εμένα και της γης. (NKJV) Γένεση 9:12-13

 

HEBREW / עִברִית

‎וַיֹּאמֶר אֱלֹהִים: “זֶה אֶת-הַבְּרִית אֲשֶׁר אֲנִי כֹּרֶת בֵּינִי וּבֵינֶיךָ, וּבְכָל-חַי אֲשֶׁר אִתָּךְ, לְדוֹר-עוֹלָם; ברית ביני ובין הארץ. בראשית ט’ 12-13

SWAHILI / KISWAHILI

Mungu akasema, Hii ​​ndiyo ishara ya agano nifanyalo kati yangu na ninyi, na kila kiumbe hai kilicho pamoja nanyi, hata vizazi vya milele; nauweka upinde wangu wa mvua winguni, nao utakuwa ishara ya agano kati Yangu na ardhi. (NKJV) Mwanzo 9:12-13

RUSSIAN / РУССКИЙ

И сказал Бог: «Вот знамение завета, который Я заключу между Мною и тобою и между всякою душею живою, которая с тобою, в роды вечные: радугу Мою полагаю в облаке, и будет она знамением завет между Мною и землей. (NKJV) Бытие 9:12-13

GERMAN / DEUTSCH

Und Gott sprach: Dies ist das Zeichen des Bundes, den ich festsetze auf ewige Geschlechter hin zwischen mir und euch und allen lebendigen Wesen, die bei euch sind: Meinen Bogen setze ich in die Wolken, der soll ein Zeichen des Bundes sein zwischen mir und der Erde. (SCH 2000) 1 Mose 9:12-13

FRENCH / FRANÇAISE

Et Dieu dit: C’est ici le signe de l’alliance que j’établis entre moi et vous, et tous les êtres vivants qui sont avec vous, pour les générations à toujours: j’ai placé mon arc dans la nue, et il servira de signe d’alliance entre moi et la terre. (NEG 1979) Genèse 9:12-13

SPANISH / ESPAÑOL

Entonces Dios dijo: «Les doy una señal de mi pacto con ustedes y con todas las criaturas vivientes, para todas las generaciones futuras. He puesto mi arco iris en las nubes. Esa es la señal de mi pacto con ustedes y con toda la tierra. (NTV) Génesis 9:12-13

* German, French, and Spanish Scripture translations are taken from my Bible Gateway app. Irish, Greek, Hebrew, Swahili, and Russian, however, are translated from NKJV via Google Translate app.

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BLOGWORDS – Thursday 8 June 2023 – CHAT THURSDAY – MICHEL...

BLOGWORDS – Thursday 8 June 2023 – CHAT THURSDAY – MICHELLE GRIEP

CHAT THURSDAY – MICHELLE GRIEP

Please give a warm feathered welcome to author and friend, Michelle Griep.

FAST FAVES:

Twitter or Facebook – Facebook

Coffee or tea – Coffee

Dogs or cats – Dogs

Call or text – Text

Kindle or print – Print

Hugs or kisses – Hugs

rem:  Tell us three random things about yourself.

MICHELLE:  centipedes make me scream, dark chocolate over milk, I make my own kombucha

rem:  Yeah, centipedes are rather creepy – crawly…! Totally agree with dark chocolate but EWWW to kombucha. LOL What genre(s) do you write and why?

MICHELLE: I mostly write historical, though I snuck in one contemporary with a friend, and my tales always include a healthy dose of romance, mystery, and action/adventure. I write what I love, and what I love is a story that keeps everyone guessing (me too), deals with tough issues, and ultimately shares biblical truth without beating the reader black and blue with a big fat Bible.

rem:  Well your stories definitely keep the reader guessing. What is your favorite quotation and why?

MICHELLE:  “Bidden or unbidden, God is always present.” What a great reminder for all of us, eh?

rem:  LOVE that!! What do you do as a hobby?

MICHELLE:  Love to garden and of late I am a crazy chicken lady.

rem:  Ditto to gardening but I (have to) draw the line on chickens. What would you be doing if you weren’t writing?

MICHELLE:  If I have the funds, I’d be skipping across the ponds. Most likely, though, I’m hitting up the antique stores.

rem:  Take me with you! Across the pond or to antique stores. If you could go back in time, what era would you choose and why?

MICHELLE:  Sometimes I think I’d love to go back to the time of Jesus, just to catch a glimpse of him. But really would that help or hinder my faith? I dunno, so instead of taking the chance, I’d swing back to the Victorian era. Everyone just dressed so much nicer then!

rem:  Interesting question about helping or hindering your faith. I never thought about that. What do you think is significant about Christian fiction?  How has being a novelist impacted your relationship with Christ?

MICHELLE:  Christian fiction is filled with hope—a HUGE difference from secular reads. I work out my faith through story, so whatever faith journey my heroine takes is usually what I’m dealing with at the time.

rem:  Ah, so the inner Michelle comes out… When reading, what makes or breaks a story for you? Your fiction pet peeve?

MICHELLE:  I am a jaded reader, so I’m really hard to please. Overuse of adjectives is one. Spilling too much backstory in one big dump is another. Dull dialogue and/or plot.

rem:  Dialogue is my number one – and you’re aces with yours. Especially sprinkling vernacular of the era in as you do. What are you reading right now?

MICHELLE:  Currently reading The Metropolitan Affair by Jocelyn Green.

 

rem:  Sounds intriguing. Tell us a little about your writing journey.

MICHELLE:  I’ve been writing since I discovered blank wall space and Crayolas. Professionally, though, since the early 2000’s. I was homeschooling my four kids and I needed a break, so my husband gave me every Thursday night to go out and do whatever I wanted. Of course I ran to the library. I read at first, until I got cocky and thought I could write a book. How hard could it be? Turns out it was really hard. But I loved the process and stuck with it.

rem:  “How hard could it be?” BWAHAHAHAHAH What do you enjoy most about being a writer?

MICHELLE:  The readers. I’ve said it before but it bears repeating…I have the best readers in the universe!

rem:  Why thank you. #curtsies Tell us a little about your latest book? What is your current project?

MICHELLE:  I just handed in the third and final book in the Blackfriars series. The Sleuth of Blackfriars Lane continues the adventures of Jackson and Kit. Here’s a blurb:

Kit is more than just a wife and mother. As co-owner of The Blackfriars Lane Enquiry Agency, she fearlessly takes on a missing child case, only to find herself and her husband, Chief Inspector Jackson Forge, risking everything to save their own baby from the dangerous criminals involved.

rem:  I can’t wait to read Kit and Jackson’s latest caper. What is YOUR favorite part about the book or why do you love this book? Why should we read it?

MICHELLE:  I love the push and pull in Jackson and Kit’s relationship. It’s not easy figuring out your place in this world and that’s exactly what Kit is trying to do. Though this is a historical, I think that issue will resonate with every reader.

rem:  In that era, it was especially hard for a woman to figure out her place when she’s her own person. What is one take-away from your book(s) that you hope readers identify with?

MICHELLE:  Just because we can do something doesn’t mean we should do it.

 

rem:  Touché! One more and then we’ll close. Do you have a life Scripture?

MICHELLE: Yep! “The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble, and He knows those who trust in Him.” Nahum 1:7

 

rem:  Beautiful verse. Anything you’d like to add?

MICHELLE:  Readers, you’re the ones who make this whole writing gig possible, so a huge shoutout to readers everywhere!

rem:  Gurl, your readers love you. Thank you so much for chatting with us on my blog today!

Find me at www.michellegriep.com or on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

I hear voices. Loud. Incessant. And very real. Which basically gives me two options: choke back massive amounts of Prozac or write fiction. I’ve been writing since I discovered blank wall space and Crayolas. I seek to glorify God in all that I write–except for that graffiti phase I went through as teenager.

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