Gather: Quiet Thoughts for a Loud World & Learning Your Holiday Capacity

"Encouragement for Every Season & Reason"

"The sea is His and He made it." Psalm 95:5

This time of the year on the Central Coast of California tourists have migrated home and we are left with a scattering of sea birds for our companions. The beach is moody and as the mist rolls in I take a deep breath of the salty air. My thoughts turn to the holidays and the demands that come each year. Click here and learn what your Holiday Capacity is and join me for a peace-filled season.

"The world is loud and it's hard to hear His invitation."

Richard A. Swenson M.D.

During this season of gratitude pause to reflect on the Lord as you take a moment and enjoy these thoughtful lyrics by the Getty's in their song, Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God.

And a second beautiful song by the the Getty's, Softly & Tenderly

A Home to Keep: DIY!   Seasonal Treat Cups                              

Seasonal Treat Cup

CONSIDER LEAVING ONE of these Seasonal Treat Cups on a neighbor or friend's doorstep. A thoughtful "just because"gift can go a long way. Perfect to express your gratitude to co-worker's or your child's teacher. For a festive favor make a dozen or so, place a fall napkin in a basket and take to your local community center or care home with a tag and an encouraging scripture attached. Click here for the simple directions and favor ideas.

Mixing Bowl: RECIPES! The Sweetness of a Generous Table

WE LOVE THE SIGHTS and smells of fall! We look forward to a fire crackling in the fireplace, and there's nothing better than the savory smell of a hearty soup on the stove and the sweetness of a generous table.

Creamy Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup

Click here for the Creamy Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup recipe. It is found in one of my favorite cookbooks, Flour & Grace by Valerie Kuhns.

 "Thanksgiving is a good thing, thanks-living is better."

Spurgeon

Bound to Please: BOOK REVIEWS! Blind Date with a Book GIVEAWAY REVEAL

“A writer only begins a book, a reader finishes it.”

THANK YOU FOR leaving comments on my last post to be a part of my Book GIVEAWAY for The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip by Sara Brunsvold. "Filled with insight and encouragement she creates stories that boldly engage contemporary issues through the lens of hope and unshakable faith."

Winners: Tess, Desiree, Sheri and Jean! Be looking in the mail for it's arrival!

A Happy Reader - Jean

From my home to yours, Linda

"My heart bursts its banks, spilling beauty and goodness.

I pour it out in a poem to the king, shaping the river into words..."

Psalm 45:1