Wednesday, September 29, 2021

My review of The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery Paperback by Amanda Cox

 

The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery Paperback by Amanda Cox is a story that will keep you reading. From the sixties to present day, this book is a real page-turner. I’d have to say that The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery surely joins in with some of my all-time favorite Southern women’s fiction.


I love dual time theme stories that go back to the sixties. This one did not disappoint. I’m really surprised at the depth of the writing from such a young author, surely mature beyond her years. The very complicated situations that arose with so much family drama was very believable to me. The characters were very loving to the highest degree as far as Clarence, Jimmy, Bo and Clay, as well as the women the story was about; the hardest thing to believe is the way Glory Ann was treated by her own mom and dad. Although I know there are people who can turn their backs on their own children, her parents really took it to an extreme. 


I will probably reread this book as it was the type of book that you devour as you just can’t wait to find the conclusion to this very complicated but beautiful story.


Although I received this book free of charge from Revell Reads in exchange for my honest review; I will now be on the lookout for any other books by Amanda Cox.

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Don't miss THE HEALING OF NATALIE CURTIS by Jane Kirkpatrick

 

 

THE HEALING OF NATALIE CURTIS by Jane Kirkpatrick is a novel based on a real “wonder woman” of her era. She was a woman who caught the very soul of the indigenous people and the beautiful artistry that they created. She was truly a woman before her time. Reading this historical fiction book by Jane Kirkpatrick makes me want to look up others by her. I was startled to find out what a prolific writer she is.


Her love of the downtrodden and abused people will inspire you. Her passion to create and help create the music that was being silenced and get their story out, will stir you. She knew that to appeal to then President Teddy Roosevelt was the only way to have the power to help the people she came to know and love. Her mission was beautiful and I could sense a beautiful soul within her and those she chose to represent. To take away music from the heart of a child was truly abusive; she was able to return the song to their heart. They came to know her heart; a heart of pure gold.


You will want to read this book, probably more than once.


Although I received this book free of charge from Revell Reads in exchange for my honest review; I look forward to reading any other books by this author.

Friday, September 10, 2021

TGIF! “Just Call to Me. I guarantee I will answer you. I will make you strong & brave.” (Ps.138:3)

 “Just Call to Me. I guarantee I will answer you. I will make you strong & brave.” (Ps.138:3)

Praying for the many unspoken prayer requests today. I'll probably be reposting this declaration often: May we face the day without fear today Lord, praying for all who need help, resources, healing and more. This is my main declaration today:

No Weapon formed against us will prosper, we will be the head and not the tail, all of our children and grandchildren will be taught of the Lord, He will be sought by those who did not call our for Him and found by those who did not seek Him. We will not labor in vain, nor bring forth children for trouble, for they will be the descendants of the blessed of the Lord and their offspring with them. It shall come to pass that before we call He shall answer; and while we are yet speaking He will hear. The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, (what the Lord showed me in this today I'm inserting my version: families divided will eat together)

Let it be known O enemy of our soul that we PLEAD THE BLOOD OF JESUS OVER OUR FAMILIES/ YOU WILL NOT WIN, CONTROL OR DESTROY WHAT THE LORD OUR GOD HAS STARTED.

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

It's Wednesday! Halfway Through!

 

 

Praying for single parent families and their kids today. May our great God and Lord Jesus give you your heart’s desires, with strength and provision.

I pray that any negativity in your life and any fear for your children be replaced by love.

Thanking of many of you in particular and praying the Lord's breakthrough.

 

May the peace of the Lord surround us today.

 "Many of you have been in the fire for so long you have become used to the pain, but I felt the Lord say, that now you shall know the blessing of PROMOTION. You shall now know the blessing of seeing God move on your behalf in power and release you into greater fullness of your calling and destiny. Do NOT shrink back, this is the time for you to STAND and for you to TAKE YOUR PLACE." Lana Vawser

 

From Accidental Saints “You are a mess, and you are loved. You have a little issue with anger, and you are loved. I’ve not known you that long, and you are loved. You think you are going through this alone but you are wrong, and you are loved. The thing you are experiencing right now seems so big, but what is bigger is that you are loved.” Nadia Bolz-Weber

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrAdbH28gIg

Monday, September 6, 2021

Monday's Prayer and Quotes

 

On Mondays we pray for families, your family and mine, those who need us and those who push us away. Many today are off work; we pray for those essential workers who can’t take off. Do something today to make someone else smile and you will find yourself smiling, also.

 

This is an old post I found in my journal but I thought someone could use it again, today:

“There is someone you care about that has been in a hard place seemingly much of their life. It has been a constant concern. You have tried talking to them, you have succeeded in getting other people talking to them. But nothing has appeared to get them into the place where blessings are being poured out on them. They seem to have a block that cannot be overcome. It affects them personally and relationally. You have prayed again and again, and your prayers have seemed to hit the ceiling. I am telling you do not stop. Don't give up. Fight the fight of faith. Continue to believe. Promises will be fulfilled.” Bev Robinson

 

2 Corinthians 10:4-5 (AMP) "For the weapons of our warfare are not physical [weapons of flesh and blood], but they are mighty before God for the overthrow and destruction of strongholds, [Inasmuch as we] refute arguments and theories and reasonings and every proud and lofty thing that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God; and we lead every thought and purpose away captive into the obedience of Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One),"

 

"But there are times when you don’t feel like lifting up your hands to thank and praise God, yet you do it. Perhaps you feel very discouraged lately. Perhaps everything is going wrong for you and you feel like your life is in a mess. You can’t hold back the tears. Yet, you make a conscious decision to lift your hands and thank God for being in the situation with you. You open your mouth and begin to praise Him even though you really don’t feel like doing it." Joseph Prince Ministries

 

“If you haven’t healed it, every time you think about a negative event from your past, your body produces the exact same chemicals in your body as when it happened. This means you relive the experience hundreds of times simply because you have not let it go.” Unknown


“I want to be the best me I can. So I follow my natural rhythm, and don’t t try to imitate anyone else.” Unleash the Writer Within by Cecil Murphy

Sunday, September 5, 2021

May your Sunday be full of peace, love and Jesus!

 


May your Sunday be full of peace, love and Jesus.
This is my main declaration today; help me to live it our, Jesus:
No Weapon formed against us will prosper, we will be the head and not the tail, all of our children and grandchildren will be taught of the Lord, He will be sought by those who did not call our for Him and found by those who did not seek Him. We will not labor in vain, nor bring forth children for trouble, for they will be the descendants of the blessed of the Lord and their offspring with them. It shall come to pass that before we call He shall answer; and while we are yet speaking He will hear. The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, (what the Lord showed me in this today I'm inserting my version: families divided will eat together)
Let it be known O enemy of our soul that we PLEAD THE BLOOD OF JESUS OVER OUR FAMILIES/ YOU WILL NOT WIN, CONTROL OR DESTROY WHAT THE LORD OUR GOD HAS STARTED.