Men and Instructions

Saw this on FB and had to share it with you.

Christmas Is Coming

Okay, I want to know something. Am I the only one already listening to Christmas music? I've been listening here at work since November 1st. I love Christmas music and if we don't start listening early we only get about a month of it. I personally think it deserves much more time than that. haha

Of course, that doesn't explain why I'm already thinking about Christmas decorations. Hubby and I went out this weekend and bought a new 7.5 foot tree. Can't wait to put that up. Hopefully, that will be sometime this next week. I know, I know...Thanksgiving isn't even here yet. I love Thanksgiving. I really do, but come on, the decorations for Thanksgiving aren't nearly as fun as Christmas decorations. haha

I promise, I'll keep my blinds pulled when the tree lights are on until after Thanksgiving or maybe Thanksgiving night. Hubby and I will just enjoy them in the privacy of our home. Will that be okay? haha I'll even try to contain myself and not show pictures of our Christmas tree until after Thanksgiving too.

So okay, are there any more of you out there that are early Christmas celebrators? Come on....don't leave me hanging here by myself!

If Not Now...When?

"If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14

If we (His people) will:  humble ourselves
                                      pray
                                      seek His face
                                      turn from our wicked ways

Then He (God) will:      hear from heaven
                                      forgive our sin
                                      heal our land

That's a promise

No matter who is President, Senator, Representative, Governor, Mayor, etc our country is hurting and needs healing. We as God's people, need to heed this scripture.

A Wreath of Snow by Liz Curtis Higgs

Are you looking for a good book to read that takes place around Christmas time?  Well, here's a wonderful  novella by Liz Curtis Higgs. 

About this book:  How will Margaret Campbell bind the wounds that have torn apart her family? And how can Gordon Shaw make amends, when the consequences of his past mistakes cannot be erased? A tender story of love and forgiveness, wrapped in a celebration of all things Scottish, all things Victorian, and especially, all things Christmas.

My thoughts:   I love reading books that take place around the Christmas season and this one did not disappoint.  Liz Curtis Higgs is a master at developing characters and storylines that grab you from the beginning and keep you all through the book so that at the end you don't want to say goodbye.  This was such a story.  Margaret and Gordon are two people who had suffered for many years over a terrible tragedy that had occurred in their young life.  This is their wonderful story of forgiveness and restoration.   I highly recommend this book.

Chapter One can be read here.  And here's the Video Trailer.

Liz Curtis Higgs is a wonderful author and you can find her Bio right here.  and here's her website.

FTC disclaimer: This book was provided for review by Blogging for Books.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Waterbrook Press book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” 

Friday Fragments

Tuesday evening was the last session for our Bible Study on James. We had such a sweet evening. I love this group of women so much and will miss them until our next study starts in March. Oh and if you're looking for a good Bible Study, Beth Moore's "James, Mercy Triumphs" is really awesome.

Wednesday - hubby passed out Halloween candy to the kids brave enough to face the elements. It was cold and there was a misty rain falling. He sat out on the front porch, wrapped up in a comforter and gave out handsful of candy. I sat out there with him for about 40 minutes, but I have a bit of a cold and couldn't stand to be out there much longer. So I went in and cooked supper instead. A young couple has moved into the house across the street from us and they covered their garage door with plastic and it said "Enter if you dare". Then the man was dressed up and had a chain saw and would chase the braver kids down the drive with it running. So funny. For the littler kids, if they were scared he would take his mask off and show them they didn't need to be afraid and just give them candy. It was so fun watching and laughing at the kids. See, so even in the cold and rain, Trick or Treat can still be fun.

Thursday evening we caught up on NCIS and NCIS LA and I did a little crocheting and I do mean a little...but I guess each stitch makes a project a little closer to finished.

Hope you had a good week.