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Flavors of Fall

The summer sped by in rushes of bold colors, fragrant flowers, and sticky heat.

Today, I am in the kitchen making broccoli cheddar soup and homemade sourdough bread. The breezes and cooler temperatures invite me to spend more time outside (without breaking a sweat) and into the kitchen to make some of my favorite savory dishes. If you visit my home you may not find a spotless house,  but there’s always something good to eat!

I pray that this season has you slowing down and finding time to celebrate the splendor of all God has given us.  This world is so full of beauty, but it will seem dull in comparison to our forever home with Jesus in Heaven.  I imagine that when I am cooking and baking in Heaven, I will never have a meal that doesn’t turn out perfect because there we will all be perfect. 

Find some fantastic flavors of fall that you love and rejoice.  God is always looking to give you good things.  Amen.

The Flash of Springtime

19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.

20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse (Roman’s 1:19-20)

All around me I see the glory of the Lord on display as the daffodils burst forth in radiant yellow hues and tulips creep up from what was hardened soil to display bold pinks, reds and plum colored petals.  How can people deny you, Lord? I see such creativity in all you have designed, and my heart is overcome. No one creates as beautifully as your hand. Every star you have placed is known to you. I am known to you.  You have loved me with an everlasting love.  I cannot stay silent about the goodness you have poured out in my life and for countless others you call sons and daughters.

Life is moving swiftly, and Satan wants nothing more than to distract us. Keep us so busy that we don’t spend time with God, and then we forget His goodness and the countless blessings.  Get outside.  Stop and look around you. He created birds to sing sweetly to you and rains to lull you to sleep.  He has never loved you more.  Give Him thanks for all He has created and all He has done in your life.  He is not finished with our stories.  Amen.

From Holiday Rush to January Hush

Christmas came and went in a flurry of activities: outings, prepping for parties, and practicing for our church dinner theater to raise money for missions. This week, things have finally slowed down a bit, and I can actually sit down to write.

I pray that this Christmas filled you with wonder. The idea that God would love us so much that He sent His son to earth. To show us that mere religion isn’t enough,  but that God wants a relationship with each of us.  I declare that in 2025, you will grow ever closer to our Father. He is the ultimate prize in this life. There is no greater gift than to be in His presence.  Amen.

Blessed Beyond Measure

This journey into the various aspects of the digital world has been challenging at times.  As I was ready to have some of my books to purchase at a business, my husband said my flyer should have a QR code attached to it. Great idea,  but I didn’t know the first thing about how to create one. Between Google and my husband’s perseverance, I now have a QR code for readers to have easy access to purchase my book.  Grateful, thankful, and blessed.  My husband is my greatest supporter in this writing journey.

Marketing Mayhem

Marketing a book as a new author is quite the challenge.  There are many ways a writer is encouraged to market their book: create a website, use newsletters,  and maintain many social media platforms.  It has certainly been an adventure trying to navigate all these areas.  With every step, I realize how little I know about this aspect of being an author.  Many people have reached out to sell me their own services for marketing my book.  There are many promotional sites in social media that are hoping to profit from writers. I did receive one great piece of advice, which is to link the Amazon site for my book on my posts.  So, as I continue to learn and stumble along this path, I will leave you with that link.