Thankful Thursday: His Encoura..

Posted March 4, 2021 by Leslie in Words of Hope / 0 Comments
Thankful Thursday: His Encouragement #33

Welcome to Thankful Thursday: His Encouragement.     I am blessed to be part of a group of bloggers who’ll be sharing a bit of encouragement through Scripture verses. I hope this post blesses you as you finish the week and that you find peace, strength, and comfort in the Lord. Today, I’m sharing a […]

“Dolphin Island” m..

Posted March 2, 2021 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 7 Comments
“Dolphin Island” movie review … and a GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to Takeover Tuesday!   Dolphin Island Entertainment Squad, LLC G-rated 88 minutes Release date: March 2, 2021   (North American entrants ONLY! In order to receive your link, I’ll need your email address, so be sure to leave it in the comments OR complete the Rafflecopter option.) This contest is over, but you can […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: Learn to ..

Posted February 28, 2021 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled  Sunday: Learn to be Content

Hope-filled Sunday!   Happy Sunday! Here’s another verse from my devotional book.   Do you ever long for the “good ol’ days”? Most people do, at some point in time. For those living with chronic pain and illness, it’s generally a longing for a time prior to their illness … as that’s a life no […]

“Starfish” by Lisa..

Posted February 26, 2021 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 14 Comments
“Starfish” by Lisa Fipps … and a GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to Friday Reads!       If you’re the chosen winner, I’ll contact you for your information. (Note: The book releases on March 9, 2021)   The story behind the story… I wrote Starfish because it was the book I needed when I was in middle-grade. Fat protagonists are uncommon in children’s literature, even […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: Be Strong..

Posted February 21, 2021 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled  Sunday: Be Strong and Courageous

Hope-filled Sunday!     Happy Sunday! Here’s another verse from my devotional book.     Life is hard. Life with chronic pain and illness is even more challenging. It becomes a common practice to get frustrated at yourself and lose faith because you’re no longer able to do the things you used to do or […]

Thankful Thursday: His Encoura..

Posted February 18, 2021 by Leslie in Words of Hope / 4 Comments
Thankful Thursday: His Encouragement #32

Welcome to Thankful Thursday: His Encouragement.     I am blessed to be part of a group of bloggers who’ll be sharing a bit of encouragement through Scripture verses. I hope this post blesses you as you finish the week and that you find peace, strength, and comfort in the Lord. Today, I’m sharing a […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: Be Thankf..

Posted February 14, 2021 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 2 Comments
Hope-Filled  Sunday: Be Thankful in All Circumstances

Hope-filled Sunday!   Happy Sunday, and Happy Valentine’s Day! Here’s another verse from my devotional book.     It’s all too easy to focus on what we don’t have, how we wish we were different, etc. And social media tends to reinforce the point of how someone else seems better off than we may be. […]

“Roots of Wood and Stone..

Posted February 12, 2021 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 12 Comments
“Roots of Wood and Stone” by Amanda Wen … and a GIVEAWAY!

About the book…   This historic home holds the keys to their destiny . . . and their hearts Abandoned at birth, her family roots a mystery, historical museum curator Sloane Kelley has dedicated her life to making sure others know theirs. When a donor drops off a dusty old satchel, she doesn’t expect much […]

Happy February – Link-Up wit..

Posted February 10, 2021 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 6 Comments
Happy February – Link-Up with A Chronic Voice

    Welcome to February! A Link-Up Party with A Chronic Voice   I’m participating in the link-up party with A Chronic Voice,http://www.achronicvoice.com where we are given monthly writing prompts for a blog post. It’s a chance to connect with other chronic illness bloggers. I’m excited and honored to have the opportunity to reflect on […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: We All St..

Posted February 7, 2021 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled  Sunday: We All Stumble

Hope-filled Sunday!   Happy Sunday! Here’s another verse from my devotional book. I’m a perfectionist, and that doesn’t mesh well with my chronic pain and illness. My futile attempts adds pressure to my life, which adds to my pain and frustration. Does that sound familiar to you?  Humans are imperfect beings.  And even in our […]