Emma

Over the past few years I have been reading all of Jane Austen’s books, which I had somehow missed along the way, except for Emma, which I had read way back in a Literary Criticism class in college. I wanted to reread it some day, and that day was spurred on by a recent Masterpiece [...]

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The Week In Words

Welcome to The Week In Words, where we share quotes from the last week’s reading. If something you read this past week  inspired you, caused you to laugh, cry, think, dream, or just resonated with you in some way, please share it with us, attributing it to its source, which can be a book, newspaper, [...]

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Do You Have the Son?

You may have wealth, a comfortable lifestyle, and all you would ever need of this world’s goods, but do you have the Son? You may have good friends and good times, but do you have the Son? You may have religious ritual, but do you have the Son? You may have a clear conscience, but [...]

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Friday’s Fave Five

Susanne at Living to Tell the Story hosts Friday’s Fave Five so we can share our favorite things from the last week. This has been a wonderful exercise in looking for and appreciating the good things God gives. Click on the button to learn more, then go to Susanne’s to read others’ faves and link [...]

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Family news and ramblings

One of our first times watching TV here in Tennessee, something came on about a “Volunteer Newscast.” Jeremy and I couldn’t believe that they would let people volunteer to do newscasts, but thought it would be fun. Then we learned that the University of Tennessee is big here, and their team is The Volunteers. Tennessee [...]

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Wednesday’s Random Dozen

Linda at 2nd cup of coffee created and hosts the Random Dozen meme every Wednesday. You can answer the questions on your blog and link up to Linda’s plus find more participants there. 1. What is your favorite Mexican dish? Chicken Chimichangas. There you go making me crave them now. Our favorite Mexican food places [...]

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What’s On Your Nightstand: August

The folks at 5 Minutes For Books host What’s On Your Nightstand? the fourth Tuesday of each month in which we can share about the books we have been reading and/or plan to read. You can learn more about it by clicking the link or the button. Can it be the last Thursday in August [...]

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Book Review: Maid to Match

When I saw Deeanne Gist’s Maid to Match popping up on various blogs, I was attracted right away. The book is set in the Biltmore House in Asheville, NC, one of my favorite places to visit, and I have always thought the servants’ areas were almost as interesting as the rest of the house. Tillie [...]

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The Week In Words

Welcome to The Week In Words, where we share quotes from the last week’s reading. If something you read this past week  inspired you, caused you to laugh, cry, think, dream, or just resonated with you in some way, please share it with us, attributing it to its source, which can be a book, newspaper, [...]

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How Can I Fear?

When shadows fall and the night covers all There are things that my eyes cannot see. I never fear, for the Saviour is near. My LORD abides with me! How can I fear? Jesus is near! He ever watches over me! Worries all cease; He gives me peace. How can I fear with Jesus? When [...]

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