Sometimes things just don’t go as expected. Ever have a week like that? Around here, my son, chief caretaker of their four-year-old, had day surgery on his nose… so guess who had a lot of kid time this week so Daddy could recuperate? It wasn’t how I’d planned my week, but precious all the same, and far more important than turning my to-do list into a to-done list. (My son will be fine, by the way.)
I often get very caught up in what I’m supposed to be doing. Jogging around on my hamster wheel! Yes, I believe that what God’s called me to do — writing stories for Him — is very important, but sometimes I lose sight of the goals and the eternal value in light of today’s tasks. Here’s my challenge to you… and to me:
I am sprinting toward the only goal that counts: to cross the line, to win the prize, and to hear God’s call to resurrection life found exclusively in Jesus the Anointed.
Philippians 3:14 ~The Voice
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Monday: Carol Moncado
Tuesday: Cheryl Wyatt
Wednesday Marion Ueckermann — Tinker? Tailor? Soldier? Sailor?
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Friday: Lindi Peterson
Saturday: Valerie Comer — Two Years Later… and #Giveaway
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More Than a Tiara (Christmas in Montana 1) by Valerie Comer
Seaside Christmas (A Sydney Sweethearts Novella) by Narelle Atkins
By Grace Draw Near (Wondrous Love 3) by JoAnn Durgin
The Cowboy’s Christmas Baby (Big Sky Cowboys) by Carolyne Aarsen
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Valerie Comer is a USA Today bestselling author and a two-time Word Award winner who writes where food meets faith and fiction. She injects experience laced with humor into her green clean romances. Her life on a small farm in western Canada provides the seed for stories of contemporary inspirational romance. Like many of her characters, Valerie and her family grow much of their own food and are active in the local foods movement as well as their church. She only hopes her creations enjoy their happily-ever-afters as much as she does hers, shared with her husband, adult kids, and adorable granddaughters.
Love that verse- so easy to get caught up in the everyday ‘stuff’, work that seems never ending…family commitments etc. that it is easy to lose sight of the bigger picture, the real, true goal that we are working towards. Thanks for the reminder, glad your son is well and you could have some quality ‘kid’ time:)
Blessings to you and your family, Valerie! Praises that your son is healing quickly and you were able to have some kid time. Our children and grandchildren grow up way to fast and we often loose perspective as we rush through our day to day chores, work commitments, and family responsibilities. So important to keep keep ourfocus on heaven. Beautiful fall photos of colorful foliage, bountiful harvest, and gorgeous mums! Best wishes as you look forward to Canadian Thanksgiving! So much to be thankful for!
Thanks Wemble!
Thanks, Renate. His healing isn’t super speedy, but it’s definitely coming. He’ll be glad to have the stints out in a few days and hopes he’ll feel much better after that. Even so, YES!!!! SO much to be thankful for. Every day.
I don’t believe anyone makes it permanently, this side of heaven;that’s why Paul said, “I strive to reach…” To me that means, to work at it & not give up trying!
Keep your eye on the goal, great advice!
Great challenge, Valerie! Congratulations, winners!
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I seem to have won one of your monthy Gift Cards! I only got the email letting me know this morning, it was sent about 10pm UK time. I have replied to the message with my email, but I only hope its not too late to claim the prize, as I see my winning entry was announced back on Sunday. I literally had no idea!
Sorry so late commenting! We got back from vacation late Tuesday night due to flight delays and I’m STILL trying to recoup! I’m discovering that I am not as young as I used to be…sheesh.
Anyway, happy very late SONday everyone!