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 […]

Thankful Thursday: His Encoura..

Posted February 4, 2021 by Leslie in Words of Hope / 4 Comments
Thankful Thursday: His Encouragement #31

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 […]

“The Girl from the Chann..

Posted February 2, 2021 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 4 Comments
“The Girl from the Channel Islands” by Jenny Lecoat

Welcome to Takeover Tuesday!     THE GIRL FROM THE CHANNEL ISLANDS  Author: Jenny Lecoat ISBN: 9781525806414 Publication Date: February 2, 2021 Publisher: Graydon House Books   Summary… An extraordinary story of human triumph against impossible odds   The year is 1940, and the world is torn apart by war. In June of that year, […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: I Am Alon..

Posted January 31, 2021 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled  Sunday: I Am Alone and in Deep Distress

Hope-filled Sunday!     Happy Sunday! Here’s another verse from my devotional book.     Life with chronic pain and illness can be lonely, as well as painful. Time alone is good for everyone, but we are created to live life with others. God didn’t want us to go through life’s blessings and storms on […]

“The Orchard House”..

Posted January 29, 2021 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 20 Comments
“The Orchard House” by Heidi Chiavaroli … 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 February 9, 2021)   Back cover copy…   2001 Abandoned by her own family, Taylor is determined not to mess up her chance at joining the home of her best friend, Victoria Bennett. […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: Kind Words..

Posted January 24, 2021 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: Kind Words are Like Honey

Hope-filled Sunday!     Happy Sunday! Here’s another verse from my devotional book.   Have you ever listened to the words you say to yourself? How do they make you feel? Are they something you’d tell a friend? If not, then why are you telling them to yourself? And that power can be used for […]

Thankful Thursday: His Encoura..

Posted January 21, 2021 by Leslie in Words of Hope / 0 Comments
Thankful Thursday: His Encouragement #30

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 […]