Happy April!
Until the second week of March, I would have said this year was flying by. But now? It feels like everything has slowed down quite well. In fact, maybe just a tad too much? The days are all starting to blend together for me. What about you?
I will say, this has been some outstanding reading time! And we’re doing better about making time for family game night (more than once a week, at that) and family movie nights. Just…more connection all around.
Do you have any bright sides from the slow down that self-isolation has brought?
Today is also Palm Sunday — and I wouldn’t want that to pass us by without mentioning it. It’s very different worshiping online in general, but especially during Easter. Still, it’s a fantastic reminder that Christ didn’t come to die so we’d have a building. He came to die so we could have a relationship with God. And aren’t we all so grateful He did?!
Winners this Week
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March gift card winners are Renate and Arletta!
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Reader Gathering
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This week, Laurie Larsen will be running things in the group – it’s bound to be a bunch of fun!
Last Week on Inspy Romance
On Monday, Angela Ruth Strong gave us 10 fun facts from her upcoming rom com
On Tuesday, Liwen Ho asked what kind of book reviewer you are
On Wednesday, Ginger Solomon said goodbye for now to the blog
On Thursday, Deb Kastner talked about happily ever afters
On Friday, Sally Bayless gave us some virtual vacation ideas
On Saturday, Narelle Atkins recommended Finding Love at Seaside, Oregon
Next Week on Inspy Romance
Monday: Laurie Larsen
Tuesday: Julie Arduini
Wednesday: Shannon Taylor Vannatter
Thursday: Jaycee Weaver
Friday: Closed for Good Friday
Saturday: Jan Thompson
New Releases
April 2020
The Cowboy’s Reluctant Bride (Saddle Springs Romance 6) by Valerie Comer
Hill Country Redemption (Hill Country Cowboys) by Shannon Taylor Vannatter
Second Chance Sweethearts by Liwen Y. Ho (re-release)
March 2020
Making Believe (Imagination 8) by Staci Stallings
Look for Me (Vacation Sweethearts 4) by Jan Thompson
Accept Me (Chapel Cove Romances 8) by Marion Ueckermann
Love Once More (Abundance 4) by Sally Bayless
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Elizabeth Maddrey is a semi-reformed computer geek and homeschooling mother of two who lives in the suburbs of Washington D.C. When she isn’t writing, Elizabeth is a voracious consumer of books. She loves to write about Christians who struggle through their lives, dealing with sin and receiving God’s grace on their way to their own romantic happily ever after.
My life hasn’t changed much, as I worked from home before. The only thing that has changed is now I want to go to the Mall!! I haven’t been to the Mall in months, but I want to go now! A friend told me she said the same thing. Since we’re being told to stay home, we want to go places!! Isn’t that just human nature, though. Parents tell their children not to do something, and then they get in trouble for doing it! Isn’t it wonderful we can “do” church anywhere! I do miss seeing my friends, and getting hugs, though!
I’ve had to struggle against the desire to go out too – not because I need to but because I’ve been told not to. Human nature is so contrary.
I definitely miss worshipping together!
I watched our church service online this morning, but it’s just not the same!
We just finished! I will say that my youngest is doing so much better paying attention during service at home than at church in the building.
Palm Sunday greetings. Blessed is He Who comes in the name of the LORD! Our church has been live-streaming the morning service for a while but our Sunday School class has only recently started using Zoom for getting together. Other classes are now following suit. If you aren’t familiar with Zoom, you may want to check it out. Free options are available but are limited to 40 minute sessions. It has worked well for us. During this Holy Week, may you be able to focus on the love of the Father, through the person of Jesus, by the power of the Holy Spirit!
Love Zoom! We’ve been using it for our small group.
My middle came home from college. He’ll be attending his classes online, and it’s nice to have him home.