Kabul 24

This is the next book I am reading from Thomas Nelson. The title is Kabul 24 and it is the story of a Taliban kidnapping by Henry O. Arnold and Ben Pearson. It looks rather chiling but well worth a read. I will let you know what happens!

Five Words

Terra over at Terragarden.blogspot.com shared a game where you get five words from her and I respond to the words. Here I go:
why? Why is there such turmoil between nations? Why do people let their dogs bark ?Why are there so many public service ads on the radio!
cottage: My home is a cottage and place of refreshing refuge where I renew myself.The floors slope and the doors creak but there is a contented, warmth in my cottage.
cat: Living with cats means trying to see life from their vantage point. Get down on the floor or climb up on the fence whatever it takes to see their point of view. My cats are sparring lately.BlackJack tries to eat Diamond's food and Keiko the neighbor's cat tries to eat Diamond's food.I stand between them so she has a full belly. They are bad boys.Tankene Ice Mist has manners and eats his food but Mr. Chub has to be put in a separate room so he won't gorge. Princess Sinatra is a dainty eater.I guess I am thinking about feeding my cats today!
popcorn: memories of sitting in the dark, rocking in the loge seats at the Garden Theater in Willow Glen with the butter dripping on your hands as you scoop up more yummy popcorn.I see a cowboy movie on the screen and notice the high velvet drapes on either side of the screen.This was a fancy place to go on a Saturday afternoon and so much fun.
rain: pitter on the roof starting like a twinkle, growing, booming thunder and snapping branches, earth moist and smelling sweet. I love the first rains and the wild rains of the mountains.The redwoods flourish all around my cottage because of the rain.

Let Go by Sheila Walsh

I just finished reading " Let Go live free of the burdens all women know" - by Sheila Walsh and published by Thomas Nelson Publishers. I would recommend this book if you are feeling burdened by the bad news that is hammered our way daily about the world. According to Sheila our vision is clouded by the heaviness of the past and the stress of the present. She advises learning to let go of these worries and let God prove his love by trusting in his goodness. Sheila wants women to feel free on their faith journey and walk proudly knowing we are all God's creations. If someone worries about their physical looks she suggests "letting go of what we wish was true and learning to accept what is true." There are many examples from Sheila's life that serve to illustrate her message and show God's hand in how things turn out. She offers spiritual quotes from the bible at the beginning of the chapters and probing questions to help women critically think about their decisions. Part self help and part spiritual this if a good read for all people but especially women.