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Sunday, April 5, 2015
HAPPY EASTER!!!
HAPPY EASTER!!!
"And when they looked,
they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great."
Mark 16:4
"Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.
And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre.
And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.
And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:
And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?
He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,
Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.
And they remembered his words,
And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest.
It was Mary Magdalene and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles.
And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not.
Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass."
John 20, Mark 16, Matthew 28
May this Easter be a Blessed time for you and your family as we celebrate our Lords Resurrection!!!
CHRIST IS RISEN!!!!
Thank you for fellowshipping with me over some great books and other odds and ends! :)
Hugs, ASC
Monday, March 30, 2015
Music Monday!
Music Monday!!!
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Waiting For Lily Bloom Review!!!!!!!!!
Waiting For Lily Bloom by Jericha Kingston
Book Description:
James Bloom has prayed three years for rain and five years for a wife. His dreams are demolished on Palm Sunday, 1935, when a catastrophic dust storm hits Oklahoma, and his neighbor’s niece has to ride out the storm at his house–-overnight. The next day, he’s forced to marry her, an East coast city girl who can’t speak. Could this be God’s plan?
Condemned to a future married to a stranger in the dusty Oklahoma wasteland, Lily Driggers longs for her home. Yet somehow, her new husband is the only one who understands her silent pleas.
As Easter approaches, Lily and James wonder if there is hope after the storm.
My Opinion:
A GREAT read! If you're looking for a sweet read this Easter this is the book for you! And what's greater is it's FREE right now until Easter!!!! Just CLICK HERE for your copy!!!!!!! I really liked the book description so I downloaded it and once I started reading I didn't want to stop!!!! Jericha is a new author for me and I LOVE her writing! This book isn't too long or too short it's just right, and yet it left me wanting more!!!! Filled with scenes that made me laugh and some that had me in suspense when it comes to the aforementioned storm; I absolutely LOVE these characters! I don't want to give anything away about them because I really enjoyed learning as I read, but I will say that I found the struggles these two must face make for some highly entertaining reading! Jericha's inclusion of Faith is beautifully done, weaving into the story perfectly from beginning to end. I HIGHLY recommend you get a copy and read this sweet story this Easter or any time!
Songs: "Leaning On The Everlasting Arms" sung by Alan Jackson, "God Gave Me You" sung by Dave Barnes, and "Christ Is Risen" by Tenth Avenue North
Songs etc. May be changed and/or added in the future. ~ASC
Jeremiah 29:11
~ASC
Friday, March 27, 2015
IT'S DONE!!!!!!!
Well it could be blocked again! LOL! But it's all put together!
Okay, so I've been promising to share with you
what we've been working on fiber wise over here.
And here it finally is!
This is our sampler blanket! My mom knits and I mainly crochet.
She knitted 5 squares I crocheted 7 and then put them all together!
Happy Friday to you all! :)
Have a safe and Blessed weekend!!!!
~ASC
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
A Heart's Disguise Review!!!!!
A Heart's Disguise by Colleen Coble
In the celebratory mood of the recently-ended Civil War, Sarah discovers her betrothed has been keeping a devastation secret.
After Sarah receives word that her fiancé, Rand Campbell, has been killed fighting for the Union, her brother and ailing father persuade her to pledge herself to Ben Croftner---despite her strong misgivings. But when Sarah finds out that Rand is in fact alive---and that Ben Croftner knew it---she indignantly breaks off the engagement.
But Ben Croftner does not take rejection lightly---and a single woman with a sick father makes an easy target. When Sarah is abducted by her treacherous fiancé, Rand finally comes to her aid . . . only to reveal that he has been posted at Fort Laramie, Wyoming, and intends to take her there as his wife.
But could Sarah leave her dying father's side for the love of her life? And what plans are forming in the jealous heart of Ben Croftner?
Purchase a copy: http://bit.ly/1b01Z1h
About the author: Colleen Coble has sold over 2 million novels worldwide. Seagrass Pier, the third installment in her acclaimed Hope Beach series, marks a new highpoint for emotion and complexity in Coble's addictive brand of romantic suspense.
Find Colleen online: website, Twitter, Facebook
A nice beginning! I am really excited about this series! I really enjoy Colleen's style of writing and her plots are awesome! A Heart's Disguise is a lovely beginning to what I think is going to be a great group of books! I love Sarah's character and I can't wait to learn more about Rand. The only thing that I feel could be better is the book description. It gives away quite a bit from the story, but also expresses things incorrectly in my opinion. I can't wait for more of this story and to see where these characters are lead and what decisions they make. Set in Indiana the pace is fast and the scenes flow beautifully from one to the other. I think this is a great little read that will leave you, like me, longing for more!
Songs: "Battle Hymn Of The Republic (Single Version)" sung by ShedaisySongs etc. May be changed and/or added in the future. ~ASC
Jeremiah 29:11
~ASC
*I requested and received this book as a member of Litfuse for the purpose of reviewing it. This in no way affected my opinion and the above are my true thoughts and feelings about A Heart's Disguise. ~ASC
Kindle Giveaway, Blog Tour, and Author Chat Party with Colleen Coble
In the midst of end-of-war celebrations, Sarah discovers her betrothed was keeping a devastating secret in Colleen Coble's A Heart's Disguise. Will Sarah leave her dying father’s side for the only man she’s ever loved? And what plans are forming in the jealous heart of Ben Croftner?
Celebrate book one in Colleen's A Journey of the Heart series by entering to win a Kindle Fire and RSVPing to her May 5th author chat party!
One grand prize winner will receive:
Celebrate book one in Colleen's A Journey of the Heart series by entering to win a Kindle Fire and RSVPing to her May 5th author chat party!
One grand prize winner will receive:
- A Kindle Fire
- A copy of A Heart's Disguise
- A copy of A Heart's Obsession (blog tour coming in April)
- A copy of The Inn at Ocean's Edge (blog tour coming in April)
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Tuesday, March 24, 2015
The Promise of Palm Grove Review!!!
The Promise of Palm Grove
by Shelley Shepard Gray
Book Description:
The Promise of Palm Grove (Avon Inspire, January 2015)Leona must decide: Does she follow the path set out before her? Or take a chance with only the promise of what could be to guide her?
A young Amish woman finds herself torn between the man she's pledged to wed and the man her heart desires in this heartwarming story of chance, duty, and choice in the face of love---the first volume in the beloved New York Times bestselling author's new Amish Brides of Pinecraft series.
Amish bride-to-be Leona is thrilled to be in Florida, on a mini-vacation in the pretty town of Pinecraft. Her girlfriends think she's happy because she's away from the stress of wedding planning. They have no idea that Leona's real joy is in being away from her fiancé.
Edmund is a good man, and will make a decent husband . . . just not for Leona. The more time she spends with him and his overbearing ways, the less she wants to be his wife. Her cousins are sure Edmund is the right man for her---and their certainty makes Leona begin to doubt herself. But when a chance encounter with a wayward cat brings her face-to-face with a handsome, fun-loving Amish man named Zachary Kauffman, Leona's faced with two vastly different futures.
Purchase a copy: http://bit.ly/1aQJuw2
About the author: Shelley Shepard Gray is a two-time New York Times bestseller, a two-time USA Today bestseller, a finalist for the American Christian Fiction Writers prestigious Carol Award, and a two-time Holt Medallion winner. She lives in Southern Ohio, where she writes full-time, bakes too much, and can often be found walking her dachshunds on her town's bike trail.
Find Shelley online: website
My Opinion:
A sweet read! And SO much more than I was expecting! Instead of just one story there's really two or three! And I LOVED the sub stories as much as the main one! So many interesting and lovable characters are introduced as the book starts and so many emotions are expressed as it goes on. Shelley has come up with two very interesting relationships between Leona's story and the one not mentioned in the book description Beverly's story. I always know that I can expect a nice read from Shelley! The Promise of Palm Grove takes us to a place that I've been wanting to visit ever since I first learned about it, Pinecraft, and I LOVE the way she writes about it! I can picture every place be it real or straight from Shelley's imagination. The descriptions are nice without being too detailed and I really enjoyed the map she has in the beginning of the book! I felt for Leona as she deals with the realization that she might have chosen the wrong man. Zack's family and mainly his siblings are a nice addition to the story, and I absolutely LOVE the way Shelley plants those little gold nuggets of Faith in her writing! The only thing that I wish was different was for it to be a little longer! I would have liked more scenes with Beverly, but overall I found this to be a sweet and highly entertaining read with a fantastic end! I'm ready for more Shelley! ;)
Song: "God Gave Me You" sung by Dave Barnes
Songs etc. May be changed and/or added in the future. ~ASC
Proverbs 16:9
~ASC
*I requested and received this book as a member of Litfuse for the purpose of reviewing it. This in no way affected my opinion and the above are my true thoughts and feelings about The Promise of Palm Grove. ~ASC
A sweet read! And SO much more than I was expecting! Instead of just one story there's really two or three! And I LOVED the sub stories as much as the main one! So many interesting and lovable characters are introduced as the book starts and so many emotions are expressed as it goes on. Shelley has come up with two very interesting relationships between Leona's story and the one not mentioned in the book description Beverly's story. I always know that I can expect a nice read from Shelley! The Promise of Palm Grove takes us to a place that I've been wanting to visit ever since I first learned about it, Pinecraft, and I LOVE the way she writes about it! I can picture every place be it real or straight from Shelley's imagination. The descriptions are nice without being too detailed and I really enjoyed the map she has in the beginning of the book! I felt for Leona as she deals with the realization that she might have chosen the wrong man. Zack's family and mainly his siblings are a nice addition to the story, and I absolutely LOVE the way Shelley plants those little gold nuggets of Faith in her writing! The only thing that I wish was different was for it to be a little longer! I would have liked more scenes with Beverly, but overall I found this to be a sweet and highly entertaining read with a fantastic end! I'm ready for more Shelley! ;)
Song: "God Gave Me You" sung by Dave Barnes
Songs etc. May be changed and/or added in the future. ~ASC
Proverbs 16:9
~ASC
*I requested and received this book as a member of Litfuse for the purpose of reviewing it. This in no way affected my opinion and the above are my true thoughts and feelings about The Promise of Palm Grove. ~ASC
http://litfusegroup.com/author/sgray
Five-Book Giveaway from Shelley Shepard Gray
Don't miss Shelley Shepard Gray's new series, Amish Brides of Pinecraft, and the first book in the series, The Promise of Palm Grove! Romantic Times said, "Vibrant descriptions and details bring the plot to life in this heartwarming tale of new beginnings and renewal." Does Leona follow the path set out before her? Or take a chance with only the promise of what could be to guide her?
Enter to win a copy of The Promise of Palm Grove—five winners will be chosen! The winners will be announced March 30 on Shelley's blog!
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Monday, March 23, 2015
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Happy St. Patty's Day!
I hope your St. Patrick's Day is going well and you have suffered no pinching! :)
I thought that I would share some of my favorite Irish Blessings and Prayers with you today!
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
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An Irish Prayer
May God give you...
For every storm, a rainbow,
For every tear, a smile,
For every care, a promise,
And a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends,
A faithful friend to share,
For every sigh, a sweet song,
And an answer for each prayer.
For every tear, a smile,
For every care, a promise,
And a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends,
A faithful friend to share,
For every sigh, a sweet song,
And an answer for each prayer.
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An Old Cradle Song
Sleep, my babe, lie still and slumber,
All through the night
Guardian angels God will lend thee,
All through the night
Soft and drowsy hours are creeping,
Hill and vale in slumber sleeping,
Mother dear her watch is keeping,
All through the night
God is here, you'll not be lonely,
All through the night
'Tis not I who guards thee only,
All through the night
Night's dark shades will soon be over,
Still my watchful care shall hover,
God with me His watch is keeping,
All through the night
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Said in the morning when rising...
Christ be with me,
be after me,
be before me,
and be at my right and left hand.
May everything I do be for Christ.
be after me,
be before me,
and be at my right and left hand.
May everything I do be for Christ.
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From Saint Patrick's Breastplate
Christ be with me
Christ before me
Christ behind me
Christ in me
Christ beneath me
Christ above me
Christ on my right
Christ on my left
Christ where I lie
Christ where I sit
Christ where I arise
Christ in the heart of every man
who thinks of me
Christ in the mouth of every man
who speaks of me
Christ in every eye that sees me
Christ in every ear that hears me
Salvation is of the Lord.
Christ before me
Christ behind me
Christ in me
Christ beneath me
Christ above me
Christ on my right
Christ on my left
Christ where I lie
Christ where I sit
Christ where I arise
Christ in the heart of every man
who thinks of me
Christ in the mouth of every man
who speaks of me
Christ in every eye that sees me
Christ in every ear that hears me
Salvation is of the Lord.
And if your looking for something good to read I recommend
The Guardian Duke for a St. Patrick's Day read.
Parts of the book are set in Ireland and it's just over all a FABULOUS read! :)
Monday, March 16, 2015
Music Mondays!!!!
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