One of the best Christmas songs ever. Ever. Anointed with the true message of Jesus. Keep listening to the song(s) to follow. Lyrics matter.
Thank you is never enough for what you've done for us. Thank you, Jesus.
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Writing romance is not as easy as it might seem. Making it real is a challenge because it has to hit all of its marks. Becky Wade gets it. In spades. Passion, sensuality, and critical dialogue contribute to her stories ranking at the top of the romance meter. Characters with anything but cliched personalities, she brings two individuals into scenes that accentuate their attraction, their fire, their conflicts, their fears, their triumphs, and of course their failures. Becky Wade is one of the few romance writers I love to read. Falling for You will make lovers of romance smile in all the right places.
Falling for You (Book 2 in The Bradford Sisters Romance Series) presents the two former lovers, professional model Willow Bradford (the oldest of the three sisters) and esteemed Super Bowl winning NFL quarterback Corbin Stewart, retired due to a career ending shoulder injury, sharing the same general area on the Hood Canal, Washington state map. Willow is anything but pleased with his purchasing a home and property just a ways away from her family abode where she's taking a break from modeling and filling in for her parents at the Bradford Inn.
Corbin has decided over the last few years that his mistakes with Willow sent him on a downward spiral, his severe injury and resulting surgeries and rehab have been emotionally debilitating, all resulting in some significant change in his life. He now takes care of his dad who has some health issues as they renovate the solid old home he purchased near the Bradford residence.
Willow is unable to forgive Corbin for their breakup – even though her own guilt over her contributions to it weigh on her. The friction on her part is amped to the point where she can't even be reasonably tolerant when he's around. However, since he's asked her for an important favor regarding his niece and her desire to investigate the disappearance of her longtime missing great aunt, Willow can't refuse.
Corbin was a great QB, not ever intimidated, cool under pressure, and a winner in his career. His major loss was Willow, and now he's determined to win her back. Willow is poised, beautiful, confident, and not inclined to ever trust this man she once loved and who she felt betrayed her. Admittedly, she did everything wrong with him – compromised her Christianity with him – and she can't forgive herself along with not forgiving him. He's absolutely not going to rattle her and she strains to keep her cool attitude about everything he does for her and to her . . . until she can't.
In spite of all the snarky responses Willow manages, Corbin never flinches, and investigating the mystery of the missing great aunt forces them to work together allowing Willow to see a difference in Corbin she doesn't want to see.
Yes, it's an old story, but it's a good one, and Becky knows all the buttons to push, the emotions to elicit, the sensual notions to awaken. Falling for You is another wonderful story by skilled romance aficionado Becky Wade. Don't miss this one if you're a fan of romance.
Father, only you provide those inspirations and words we authors need. I pray you would continue to supply Becky with those stories you have just for her to tell. Fill her up with your tender love and your heart for pure romance. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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Again, that solitary tree in the midst of a forest . . . photo-shopped or not, I love the image.
Always, Lord, thank you for beauty. No one creates it without you. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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Such a meaningful version of this famous song. (Thank you, Brenda S. Anderson.) Touches the soul.
Father, it's pure beauty when your people use their gifts to glorify you. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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There's never a better time of year to demonstrate love. God is Love. May Christmas be all that it's meant to be for you.
Thank you, Jesus, for rescuing us. We celebrate you, your supreme sacrifice, your gift of redemption. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in a manger."
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
"Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."
When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about."
Luke 2:8-15 (NIV)
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Two questions for this Friday post:
What makes you love an author?
What inspires you to try a "new" author (to you)?
Father, we appreciate and celebrate the gifts you give. May we honor you with those you give us. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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Something so incredibly beautiful about a solitary tree against the snow draped forest decked out in Christmas lights. Love this.
Nothing is beautiful enough to honor you, Jesus, but we try. In the Name of Jesus. Amen.
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Thank you, Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, for leaving perfection to minister to and rescue the dying, sin-infected world.
