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June 4, 2022
BLOGWORDS – Saturday 4 June 2022 – DAILY SCRIPTURE – EXODUS 14:13-14
And Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today. For the [enemy] whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever. The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.” (NKJV) Exodus 14:13-14
IRISH / GAEILGEAgus dúirt Maois leis an bpobal, “Ná bíodh eagla oraibh. Seas go fóill, agus féach slánú an Tiarna, a dhéanfaidh Sé ar do shon inniu. Don [namhaid] a fheiceann tú inniu, ní fheicfidh tú arís go deo. Trodfaidh an Tiarna ar do shon, agus beidh tú i do shíocháin.” (NKJV) Eaxodus 14:13-14
SWAHILI / KISWAHILIMusa akawaambia watu, “Msiogope. Simameni tu, mkauone wokovu wa Bwana atakaowafanyia leo. Kwa maana [adui] unayemwona leo hutamwona tena milele. Bwana atawapigania, nanyi mtanyamaza kimya.” (NKJV) Kutoka 14:13-14
RUSSIAN / РУССКИЙИ сказал Моисей народу: «Не бойтесь. Остановись и увидь спасение Господа, которое Он совершит для тебя сегодня. Ибо [врага], которого ты видишь сегодня, ты больше не увидишь во веки веков. Господь будет сражаться за тебя, а ты молчи». (NKJV) Исход 14:13-14
GERMAN / DEUTSCHMose aber sprach zum Volk: Fürchtet euch nicht! Steht fest und seht die Rettung des Herrn, die er euch heute bereiten wird; denn diese Ägypter, die ihr heute seht, die werdet ihr nicht wiedersehen in Ewigkeit! Der Herr wird für euch kämpfen, und ihr sollt still sein! (SCH 2000) 2 Mose 14:13-14
FRENCH / FRANÇAISEEntrez 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 Moïse répondit au peuple: Ne craignez rien, restez en place, et regardez la délivrance que l’Eternel va vous accorder en ce jour; car les Egyptiens que vous voyez aujourd’hui, vous ne les verrez plus jamais. L’Eternel combattra pour vous; et vous, gardez le silence. (NEG 1979) Exode 14:13-14
SPANISH / ESPAÑOLPero Moisés les dijo:
—No tengan miedo. Solo quédense quietos y observen cómo el Señor los rescatará hoy. Esos egipcios que ahora ven, jamás volverán a verlos. El Señor mismo peleará por ustedes. Solo quédense tranquilos. (NTV) Éxodo 14:13-14
* German, French, and Spanish Scripture translations are taken from my Bible Gateway app. Irish, Swahili, and Russian, however, are translated from NKJV via Google Translate app.
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June 3, 2022
BLOGWORDS – Thursday 3 June 2022 – DAILY SCRIPTURE – ISAIAH 53:6
* Two things occurred to me as I read this verse this morning: 1) Jesus knew from the beginning what was coming. And for all the physical agony He endured, He knew the outcome; He knew that, from His perspective of eternity, the pain was fleeting. and 2) Father God laid on Him not only our sins, us who are believers and who love Him. But the sins of even the most vile sinner.
ENGLISHAll we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned, every one, to his own way; and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. (NKJV) Isaiah 53:6
IRISH / GAEILGEIs maith linn go léir mar chaoirigh imithe ar strae; d’iompaíomar, gach éinne, ar a shlí féin; agus leag an Tiarna air an aincheart dúinn go léir. (NKJV) Isaiah 53:6
SWAHILI / KISWAHILISisi sote kama kondoo tumepotea; tumegeukia, kila mtu kwa njia yake mwenyewe; na Bwana ameweka juu yake maovu yetu sisi sote. (NKJV) Isaya 53:6
RUSSIAN / РУССКИЙВсе мы, как овцы, заблудились; мы совратились, каждый, на свою дорогу; и Господь возложил на Него грехи всех нас. (NKJV) Исаия 53:6
GERMAN / DEUTSCHWir alle gingen in die Irre wie Schafe, jeder wandte sich auf seinen Weg; aber der Herr warf unser aller Schuld auf ihn. (SCH 2000) Jesaja 53:6
FRENCH / FRANÇAISENous étions tous errants comme des brebis, chacun suivait sa propre voie; et l’Eternel a fait retomber sur lui l’iniquité de nous tous. (NEG 1979) Ésaïe 53:6
SPANISH / ESPAÑOLTodos nosotros nos hemos extraviado como ovejas; hemos dejado los caminos de Dios para seguir los nuestros. Sin embargo, el Señor puso sobre él los pecados de todos nosotros. (NTV) Isaías 53:6
* German, French, and Spanish Scripture translations are taken from my Bible Gateway app. Irish, Swahili, and Russian, however, are translated from NKJV via Google Translate app.
#Blogwords, Daily Scripture, #DS, God’s Word, Daily Bread, Isaiah 53:6June 2, 2022
BLOGWORDS – Thursday 2 June 2022 – DAILY SCRIPTURE – MATTHEW 7:12
Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. (NKJV) Matthew 7:12
IRISH / GAEILGEMar sin, cibé rud is mian leat a dhéanamh d’fhir, déan dóibh freisin, mar is é seo an Dlí agus na Fáithe. (NKJV) Matha 7:12
SWAHILI / KISWAHILIKwa hiyo yo yote mtakayo watu wawatendee, watendeeni wao pia, kwa maana hiyo ndiyo Torati na Manabii. (NKJV) Mathayo 7:12
RUSSIAN / РУССКИЙПоэтому, что хотите, чтобы с вами поступали люди, поступайте и с ними, ибо таковы Закон и Пророки. (NKJV) Матфея 7:12
GERMAN / DEUTSCHAlles nun, was ihr wollt, dass die Leute euch tun sollen, das tut auch ihr ihnen ebenso; denn dies ist das Gesetz und die Propheten. (SCH 2000) Mathäus 7:12
FRENCH / FRANÇAISETout ce que vous voulez que les hommes fassent pour vous, faites-le de même pour eux, car c’est la loi et les prophètes. (NEG 1979) Matthieu 7:12
SPANISH / ESPAÑOLHaz a los demás todo lo que quieras que te hagan a ti. Esa es la esencia de todo lo que se enseña en la ley y en los profetas. (NTV) Mateo 7:12
* German, French, and Spanish Scripture translations are taken from my Bible Gateway app. Irish, Swahili, and Russian, however, are translated from NKJV via Google Translate app.
#Blogwords, Daily Scripture, #DS, God’s Word, Daily Bread, Matthew 7:12June 1, 2022
BLOGWORDS – Wednesday 1 June 2022 – TUESDAY REVIEWS-DAY-on-WEDNESDAY – BOOK REVIEW – LOVE REUNITED by TARA TAFFERA
Elizabeth Carlson turns heads wherever she goes but has never moved on from Tyler Williams, with whom she shared a whirlwind relationship her senior year of high school. After only a month together, Elizabeth ran away from her past and her broken family. Ten years later, Tyler comes crashing back in her life, eager for a second chance. But she can’t forgive him for the order he issued all those years ago.
Slowly, a high school romance turns into so much more, but her secrets, and his anger, threaten to ruin their happily ever after. Will God’s grace and love lead them back to each other?
Tara Taffera is an avid reader and the author of A Divine Love Series. She writes contemporary Christian romance enveloped in God’s grace and love. Book two in her series, Love Unfailing, won the silver medal in the 2022 Illumination Book Awards in the romance category. The program shines a light on Exemplary Christian Books. Love Unfailing was also a semi-finalist in the Indies Today Awards.
She lives in Virginia with her husband of almost 25 years, a non-reader himself who provides valuable advice on her books—all those baseball scenes! He is one of her biggest cheerleaders, along with her three daughters.
You can find Tara on all the major social media platforms, and her books are available on Amazon. Learn more about her at tarataffera.com.
MY REVIEWSecrets, Lies of omission. Guilt. Forgiveness. Love. Hurt. Betrayal.
I love the group of friends in this series. Friends who are family to one another. Friends who are there through every turn, the highs and lows, the losses and the celebrations.
Gina and Anna were by Liz’s side as she struggled with first, her encounter with a ghost from her past—Tyler Williams.
Love wars against past hurts, slowly eroding the scars. Liz struggles to reveal [SPOILER] but can’t seem to overcome her fear.
The author shares a profound story of the power of love and forgiveness. She draws the reader in, painting vivid images that bring the story to life. And one wonders, is there another story coming in the Divine Love series?
ROBIN’S FEATHERS
FOUR FEATHERS
I received a complimentary copy of this book, but was under no obligation to read the book or to post a review. I offer my review of my own free will. The opinions expressed in my review are my honest thoughts and reaction to this book.
BLOGWORDS – Wednesday 1 June 2022 – DAILY SCRIPTURE – PSALM 118:5-6
I called on the Lord in distress; the Lord answered me and set me in a broad place. The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? (NKJV) Psalm 118:5-6
IRISH / GAEILGEGhlaoigh mé ar an Tiarna i nguais; d’fhreagair an Tiarna mé agus chuir sé in áit leathan mé. Tá an Tiarna ar mo thaobh; Ní bheidh eagla orm. Cad is féidir le fear a dhéanamh dom? (NKJV) Salm 118:5-6
SWAHILI / KISWAHILINalimwita Bwana katika dhiki; Bwana akanijibu na kuniweka mahali panapofaa. Bwana yu upande wangu; sitaogopa. Mwanadamu atanifanya nini? (NKJV) Zaburi 118:5-6
RUSSIAN / РУССКИЙЯ призвал Господа в бедствии; Господь ответил мне и поставил меня на широком месте. Господь на моей стороне; Я не буду бояться. Что может сделать мне человек? (NKJV) Псалом 118: 5-6
GERMAN / DEUTSCHIch rief zum Herrn in meiner Not, der Herr antwortete mir und befreite mich. Der Herr ist für mich, ich fürchte mich nicht; was kann ein Mensch mir antun? (SCH 2000) Psalmen 118:5-6
FRENCH / FRANÇAISEDu sein de la détresse j’ai invoqué l’Eternel: l’Eternel m’a exaucé, m’a mis au large. L’Eternel est pour moi, je ne crains rien: que peuvent me faire des hommes? (NEG 1979) Psaumes 118:5-6
SPANISH / ESPAÑOLEn mi angustia oré al Señor, y el Señor me respondió y me liberó. El Señor está de mi parte, por tanto, no temeré. ¿Qué me puede hacer un simple mortal? (NTV) Salmos 118:5-6
* German, French, and Spanish Scripture translations are taken from my Bible Gateway app. Irish, Swahili, and Russian, however, are translated from NKJV via Google Translate app.
#Blogwords, Daily Scripture, #DS, God’s Word, Daily Bread, Psalm 118:5-6May 31, 2022
BLOGWORDS – Tuesday 31 May 2022 – DAILY SCRIPTURE – 1 CORINTHIANS 16:13-14
ENGLISH / BÉARLA / WAMAREKANI / АНГЛИЙСКИЙ / ENGLISCH / ANGLAISE / INGLES
Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. Let all that you do be done with love. (NKJV) 1 Corinthians 16:13-14
IRISH / GAEILGEFéach, seas go tapa sa chreideamh, bí cróga, bí láidir. Bíodh gach rud a dhéanann tú déanta le grá. (NKJV) 1 Corantaigh 16:13-14
SWAHILI / KISWAHILIKesheni, simameni imara katika imani, muwe hodari, muwe hodari. Acha yote unayofanya yafanyike kwa upendo. (NKJV) 1 Wakorintho 16:13-14
RUSSIAN / РУССКИЙБодрствуйте, стойте твердо в вере, будьте смелыми, будьте сильными. Пусть все, что вы делаете, делается с любовью. (NKJV) 1 Коринфянам 16:13-14
GERMAN / DEUTSCHWacht, steht fest im Glauben, seid mannhaft, seid stark! Lasst alles bei euch in Liebe geschehen! (SCH 2000) 1 Korinther 16:13-14
FRENCH / FRANÇAISEVeillez, demeurez fermes dans la foi, soyez des hommes, fortifiez-vous. Que tout ce que vous faites se fasse avec amour! (NEG 1979) 1 Corinthiens 16:13-14
SPANISH / ESPAÑOLEstén alerta. Permanezcan firmes en la fe. Sean valientes. Sean fuertes. Y hagan todo con amor. (NTV) 1 Corintios 16:13-14
German, French, and Spanish Scripture translations are taken from my Bible Gateway app. Irish, Swahili, and Russian, however, are translated from NKJV via Google Translate app.
#Blogwords, Daily Scripture, #DS, God’s Word, Daily Bread, 1 Corinthians 16:13-14May 30, 2022
BLOGWORDS – Monday 30 May 2022 – DAILY SCRIPTURE – MATTHEW 7:13-14
BLOGWORDS – Monday 30 May 2022 – DAILY SCRIPTURE – MATTHEW 7:13-14
ENGLISH
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. How 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
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. Cé chomh cúng é an geata agus is deacair an bealach a thugann chun na beatha, agus is beag duine a fhaigheann é. (NKJV) Matha 7:13-14
SWAHILI
Ingieni kwa kupitia mlango mwembamba; kwa maana mlango ni mpana, na njia ni pana iendayo upotevuni, nao ni wengi waingiao kwa mlango huo. Jinsi mlango ulivyo mwembamba na njia ni ngumu iendayo uzimani, nao waionao ni wachache. (NKJV) Mathayo 7:13-14
RUSSIAN
Войдите узкими воротами; ибо широки врата и пространен путь, ведущие в погибель, и многие идут ими. Как узки врата и труден путь, ведущий в жизнь, и немногие находят его. (NKJV) Матфея 7:13-14
GERMAN
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
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
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) Mateo 7:13-14
#Blogwords, Daily Scripture, #DS, God’s Word, Daily Bread, Matthew 7:13-14May 21, 2022
BLOGWORDS – Saturday 21 May 2022 – TUESDAY REVIEWS-DAY-on-SATURDAY – MULTI-BOOK REVIEW BLITZ – IF SPRING COMES by AMY LEIGH SIMPSON
Can a song be deadly?
St. Louis’s new lead medical examiner Dr. Candice Stevens knows the best way to atone for the blood on her hands is to silence a murderer before he strikes again. A moment of brilliance and a stroke of luck lands her evidence that could bring down a prolific serial killer. But a split-second decision propels her into a high-stakes ruse of cat and mouse that endangers something she guards more than her very life.
Fighting a career-ending injury, FBI agent Dorian “Sal” Salivas will do whatever it takes to reclaim his badge and avoid slipping back into his old life as a con-artist. When he suspects there is a leak in the FBI, and catches the gorgeous medical examiner stealing evidence, Sal realizes playing one last con might be the only way to catch their city’s notorious serial killer. Hot on the trail of the killer’s deadly serenade, lines start to blur and even love begins to bloom. But if Sal’s clever lies manage to keep them alive, will they kill any hope of capturing Candice’s heart for keeps?
With a killer working on the inside and their hearts mere pawns in a twisted game, they’ll need to figure out who they can trust before the swan song becomes their own.
THE AUTHOR
USA TODAY HEA “Must Read Romance” author Amy Leigh Simpson writes romantic suspense with honesty and humor, sweetness and spice, and gritty reality covered by grace. When she’s not juggling three tow-headed tots and a bottomless cup of coffee, she’s entertaining a head full of swoony story ideas inspired by her own hero. Amy is a Midwestern-girl, a singer, blogger, runner, coffee-addict, and foodie. Her Sports Medicine degree is wasted patching up daily boo boo’s, but whatever is left usually finds its way onto the page with fluttering hearts, blood and guts, and scars that lead to happily ever after.
Connect with Amy on Facebook or on her website http://www.amyleighsimpson.com
MY REVIEWNo enemy like the betrayal of a friend.
Quite the unique signature the killer has in this story—a song. Candice Stevens’ life is in flux. And turmoil—she’s moving. We all know the chaos of moving; few of us know the anxiety of solving a murder. And not just one murder, but a series of murders.
Sal’s life isn’t such smooth sailing either. Struggling to get his career back on track, he clashes with the Candice from the start.
The author poses a classic love-hate relationship, only super charged. [SPOILER] As the killer fights to maintain his streak, Candice fights to stay safe—and alive.
Ms. Simpson writes such vivid prose, full of texture and vibrancy, not unlike a movie with surround sound. I was there with Candice in the lab, in her new home when [SPOILER.] The story fairly leaps off the page, bringing the reader right into the action. Studying each clue right beside her. With her at each encounter with fellow law enforcement personnel.
The twists and turns in this story, the gripping suspense, danger upon danger, keeps the reader engaged to the end.
ROBIN’S FEATHERS
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I purchased this book and offer my review of my own free will. The opinions expressed in my review are my own honest thoughts and reaction to this book.
BLOGWORDS – Saturday 21 May 2022 – TUESDAY REVIEWS-DAY-on-SATURDAY – MULTI-BOOK REVIEW BLITZ – THE COVERING by DANA PRATOLA
* new steamy cover, same great story
THE BLURBWhat do a woman of faith and a heathen biker have in common? The devil, of course. Tessa is moved to intercede for a man she’s never met. When they do meet, she’s stunned. Gunnar is gorgeous, charismatic, and driven. He’s also hostile, self-destructive, and an unbeliever… and she’s drawn to him like no other. The temptation she feels is as dangerous as it is alluring. She wants to stay away, but God has other plans. He reveals the devil’s intent to destroy Gunnar, and commissions Tessa to keep him covered in prayer. Can she rely on God to keep her from falling… in love, and into temptation? Or will the devil claim them both?
THE AUTHOR
I’m passionate about Romance. I write about real people with real struggles, temptations, and desires. My characters often have difficult choices to make – and don’t always make the right ones. My stories are not what you expect, and everything you want.
God has blessed me with a wonderful husband and three dynamic children, all of whom are destined to make wide, colorful splashes in this world. We share our New Jersey home with two dogs. I have no hobbies to speak of unless you include writing. I don’t.
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MY REVIEWOriginally posted 26 September 2017
Sometimes faith and life collide. Sometimes life is messy and painful, and faith pushes us from our safety net. Tessa Silano prayed faithfully, sometimes for people she didn’t know. But Holy Spirit does, and she is obedient to His leading. Gunnar Mason is living death. He can’t be saved and he knows it. His days are filled with idle busyness and toxic self-loathing. When Tessa and Gunnar’s paths meet, she is repelled by him and he distances himself from her. And yet, they are drawn to one another. As the spiritual battle mounts, will Gunnar lose his life? Or will her faith—and her love—be sufficient to cover him with Divine protection? A powerful story skillfully written. Ms. Pratola brings to life the reality of the Christian life. Prayers of faith, and obedience in the face of questions. Love that tugs the heart beyond the bounds of preconceived limits. I know Tessa’s fear and insecurity all too well. And as I read, I silently urged her to trust. I am well acquainted with Gunnar’s self-image also, and begged him to learn to love himself—and let himself be loved. I cried and I read with baited breath, and I may have prayed for fictional characters. (wink wink) I cheered and scolded them, and wept with joy at their victories. Outstanding job by a new-to-me author.
ROBIN’S FEATHERSALL | THE | FEATHERS!
I received a complimentary copy of this book, but was under no obligation to read the book or to post a review. I offer my review of my own free will. The opinions expressed in my review are my honest thoughts and reaction to this book.
#Blogwords, Tuesday Reviews-Day-on-Saturday, #TRD, Book Review, The Covering, Dana PratolaBLOGWORDS – Saturday 21 May 2022 – TUESDAY REVIEWS-DAY-on-SATURDAY – MULTI-BOOK REVIEW BLITZ – NEW WINE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY by HEATHER NORMAN SMITH
Springville Community Christian Church is nestled in the foothills of North Carolina in a quiet, Mayberry-esque community. But when a ruthless businessman from out of town sets his sights on quaint downtown Springville as the perfect location to open a bar, the town’s calm is disturbed and the church’s pastor is pulled into the chaos.
Pastor Daniel Whitefield seeks only to do the will of God. Nothing more, nothing less. When he’s pressured to join the Springville League of Churches—a coalition in protest of the bar—he resists, causing tension with friends and congregants. Daniel further risks his credibility by organizing a taxi service for the bar’s customers, as a way to witness of God’s love to them.
The seven members of New Wine Transportation Company are excited to minister in their community, despite the naysayers, but as damaging rumors about the pastor and his wife spread, Daniel begins to question the project. Is it worth the risks involved? And can they really make a difference by giving folks a ride home after a night out drinking? Maybe there’s more at stake than they know.
THE AUTHOR
Heather Norman Smith is a Christian Fiction and devotions author. Her goal is to use the written word to entertain and encourage while illuminating the redemptive love of God. She is proud to be a life-long North Carolinian and aims to present the beauty of the Tar Heel State in her fiction. Her home is just outside Winston-Salem, NC, where she lives with her husband, their four children, and several pets. Along with writing and spending time with family, Heather also enjoys singing about Jesus.
We all know you attract more flies with honey than you do with vinegar. Sadly, too many Christians are proverbial vinegar; Pastor Daniel Whitefield was not among them.
He is, rather, a balm of honey on wounded souls.
An ingenious plan, actually, especially in the face of protests and opposition. Not unlike Noah, Daniel carries out his mission, walking into the unknown.
As a resident of the Upstate of South Carolina, I could well imagine the town of Springville. The “Mayberry” setting, the country roads, the surrounding hills and mountains.
I appreciated the author’s authentic characters, both church members and nonbelievers. Each of the drivers and each of the passengers had their own story to tell, and Ms. Smith gave the reader a “front seat” audience.
As God is wont to do, He did not reveal the whole purpose of the plan; Ms. Smith threw quite the twist in right there at the end!!
ROBIN’S FEATHERS
FOUR FEATHERS
I received a complimentary copy of this book, but was under no obligation to read the book or to post a review. I offer my review of my own free will. The opinions expressed in my review are my honest thoughts and reaction to this book.
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