Sunday Post February 25, 2024/It's Monday! What are You Reading? Plus Mailbox Monday February 26, 2024

I am linking with Sunday Post at Caffeinated Book Reviewer.

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? now at The Book Date (at Wordpress)

What Are You Reading? is where we gather to share what we have read this past week and what we plan to read this week. It is a great way to network with other bloggers, see some wonderful blogs, and put new titles on your reading list.

I continue to feel productive at work. I'll miss a lot of Monday as I have the doctor appointment in the morning and then dog vet appointments at the end of the day. 
I am hoping to put off buying a new computer for another few weeks at least. (Just as I finished that sentence, the computer crashed. *Sigh*)

February 16 a handful of my woman's club group served as judges for the local Responders Chili Cookoff. The offerings were varied and delicious. The cornbread was excellent too!

I did a little walking last week but I still want to restart the chair yoga. 

I will continue to pray for the Advent messages all year: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love.

Our weather warmed up pretty nicely this past week. The days were windy but temps were mostly in the 70s during the day and 50s at night. Should be the same this week. 

I finished three audios and made a progress in two ebooks. I did short reviews, two at Goodreads.

I visited 11 blogs last week.
Audiobooks.com is still sharing some free listens for children.

• Sunday Post February 18, 2024/It's Monday! What are You Reading? Plus Mailbox Monday February 19, 2024.

• MarthaE Cooking #7.

• Sunday Words of Encouragement February 25, 2024 - Do the Work With God.

Finished Reading:

1. Audio on Smartphone (ATBR).

Prodigal
A Supernatural Crime Thriller
By Judy K. Walker
Book #1 Dead Hollow
Read by Alex Knox
Run Time 9h 46min
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Supernatural, Thriller.
My Rating 4.25. This read quickly and had interesting characters.
I did a short review at Goodreads.
I needed a change from space so I picked this thriller for my “P” title.
2024TBR, 2024Alphabet, and 2024Audiobook Goals.
Source: 12/4/2021 Chirp purchase $1.99.
Click on link to see full description.

2. Audible on Smartphone (A2024).

Redacted Affairs
By: Kevin Ikenberry, Kevin Steverson, Chris Kennedy - editor, Mark Wandrey - editor
Narrated by: James Anderson Foster
Series: Rise of the Peacemakers, Book 1
Length: 10 hrs and 49 mins
Genre: Fantasy, First Contact
My Rating: 4.25 I enjoyed this intriguing story full of alien and human characters working together to uncover corruption. The lead creature characters are newly appointed Peacemakers sent undercover. After observation and engagement on the planet they ultimately are joined by an interesting mercenary team who help when trouble erupts. I am glad book 2 is available and not expiring this month as I will listen to it too.
The narration is very well done with clear, distinct voices and energy that fits the story.
This is another Audible Plus expiring 2/29. It filled "R" title for my alphabet challenge.
2024Alphabet and 2024Audiobook Goals.
Source: February 2024 Audible Plus title.
Publisher's summary
Peacemakers. The Galactic Union’s most capable enforcers and resolute negotiators, their name alone elicits fear and awe among the Union’s citizenry.
It is a time of upheaval throughout the Galactic Union. As the effects of the Omega War ripple outward, a Peacemaker falls silent at the outpost mining colony of Parmick. Sensing danger, the Peacemaker Guild dispatches two new graduates of the Academy to investigate and report. They are a new breed of Peacemaker, perfect for the clandestine infiltration mission.
Parmick is in chaos. The miners are planning to revolt, and the mine owner is rallying every mercenary and ne’er-do-well he can to protect his illegal mining operation; the Peacemakers soon realize it will require combat operations to free the citizens of Parmick. Meanwhile, the Peacemaker Guild also finds the mining operation is financing the actions of the disgraced Enforcer Kr’et’Socae. Honoring the threat, the Peacemaker Guild unleashes its Enforcers.
With the galaxy teetering on the edge of chaos, can the Peacemakers and their surprising new allies liberate Parmick, stabilize the Galactic Union, and unlock the next clue to find Snowman? From the minds of Kevin Ikenberry and Kevin Steverson comes a new set of heroes who will forever change the Peacemaker Guild and the course of the Galactic Union.
©2019 Kevin Ikenberry and Kevin Steverson (P)2020 Podium Publishing

3. Audio on Smartphone (A2024).

Trace of Doubt
Author Diann Mills
Narrator: Tara Langella
Duration: 8 h 50 min
Genre: Christian, Clean, Romance
My Rating: 4.5 I like romantic suspense and this has the plus of having strong Christian faith as part of the characters, not in a preachy way. It is a quick listen.
I did a review at Goodreads.
I selected this as a change to space/sci fi and as my "T" title.
2024TBR, 2024Alphabet, and 2024Audiobook goals.
Source: 7/9/2022 Audiobooks Two for One Credit.
SUMMARY
Bestselling and award-winning author DiAnn Mills delivers a heart-stopping story of dark secrets, desperate enemies, and dangerous lies.
Fifteen years ago, Shelby Pearce confessed to murdering her brother-in-law and was sent to prison. Now she’s out on parole and looking for a fresh start in the small town of Valleysburg, Texas. But starting over won’t be easy for an ex-con.
FBI Special Agent Denton McClure was a rookie fresh out of Quantico when he was first assigned the Pearce case. He’s always believed Shelby embezzled five hundred thousand dollars from her brother-in-law’s account. So he’s going undercover to befriend Shelby, track down the missing money, and finally crack this case.
But as Denton gets closer to Shelby, he begins to have a trace of doubt about her guilt. Someone has Shelby in their crosshairs. It’s up to Denton to stop them before they silence Shelby―and the truth―forever.

Currently Reading:
1. Audible on Smartphone (A2024).

The Upheaval
By: Erica Stevens , Claire Bloom
Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki
Series: The Survivor Chronicles, Book 1
Length: 9 hrs and 15 mins
Genre: Disaster, Horror, Suspense
I was ready for an apocalyptic type tale and chose this as my "U" title.
2024TBR, 2024Alphabet, and 2024Audiobook goals.
Source: September 2020 Audible Plus.
Publisher's summary
The first tremors of the earth were felt at 7:22 EST. time. Every single person felt the rumbling and experienced the tremors that would forever alter the course of history. Most did not survive. These are the accounts of some of those who did.
Following three sets of people, The Upheaval is filled with heartbreak and hope. The day starts out like any other but soon goes to calamity. From earthquake to fire to tsunami, they must face disaster from every angle - the world they once knew has shattered in a just a few hours.
©2018 Erica Stevens (P)2018 Blackstone Audio, Inc., and Skyboat Media, Inc.

2. eBook - NetGalley App on Smartphone (NGeB2024)

If the Boot Fits
By Karen Witemeyer
Pub Date 12 Mar 2024 | Archive Date 21 Apr 2024
Bethany House, Bethany House Publishers
Genre: Christian | Historical Fiction | Romance
I am still enjoying this - reached 50%
2024NetGalley, 2024Alphabet, and 2024ebook Goals. Source: 1/12/2024 ebook from NetGalley.
Click on link to see full description.

Sort of ON HOLD. Kindle (/NetGalley )App on Smartphone (NGeB2023)

The Altered Moon 2: The Tyrant of Unity
By James McGettigan, Jingjing Huntley (Photographer), Fabiana Granado, Kyle Davis, Jason Frank, Serena Lucatero, Jacqui Corn-Uys (Editor), Anthony McGettigan (Editor), Judy McGettigan (Editor)
Genre: Alien Invasion, Space Sci Fi.
This is still reading slowly. I have reached 67%.
Although I am reading the other NetGalley ebook, I open this each day to read on the Kindle App.
Source: December 27, 2023 NetGalley.
2024TBR, 2024NetGalley, 2024Alphabet, and 2024ebook Goals.
Click on link to see full description.

I will be looking for titles with the letters O, Q, X, and Y for my next picks. I only have these 4 letters of the alphabet left. 

February 25, 2024 - I am enjoying the YouVersion App called The Bible Recap with Tara Leigh Cobble. (The link is to the plan online.) We are reading in Numbers now. I appreciate how Tara Leigh Cobble's discussion points out each day that "God is where the Joy is."
I also started a 40 day study for Lent to Easter: Hillsong: 40 Days of Revival. 

I finished three books, rated with mini reviews at Goodreads or in comments above.

NETGALLEY STATUS--
I continue on two ebooks. I still have another ebook and an older audio on my shelf I need to listen to.
I still have the two old NetGalley ebook titles.

Other Sources: I have a dozen or so books that I received from Facebook links and newsletter sign-ups, not specific review requests. plus many titles through InstaFreebie over the past few years.

Welcome to Mailbox Monday.

Mailbox Monday is a gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week and explore great book blogs. This Meme started with Marcia at A Girl and Her Books (fka The Printed Page) and after a tour of hosts has returned to its permanent home at Mailbox Monday. Thanks to the ladies sharing hosting duties: Serena of Savvy Verse & Wit, and Me. Emma has retired so we are looking for another person willing to assist.

Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.

No new review titles.
I selected a two for one Dystopian deal at Audiobooks.com.

No new Kindle titles this week.
Are your mailbox and TBR piles blooming?

Review Titles

NONE

Won

NONE

Purchased

2/24/2024 Two for One Credit Dystopian Deal at Audiobooks.com.

A Longer Fall
Written By: Charlaine Harris
Narrated By: Eva Kaminsky
Series: #2 Of Gunnie Rose
Duration 8 hours 9 minutes
Genre: Dystopian, Fantasy, Sci Fi

The Last Exit
Written By: Michael Kaufman
Narrated By: Emily Woo Zeller, J. D. Jackson
Duration 10 hours 58 minutes
Genre: Dystopian, Fantasy, Police Procedure

Free

These are the last 8 Audible Plus titles acquired on 12/30/2023.

Whistlin' Dixie in a Nor'easter
By: Lisa Patton
Narrated by: Marguerite Gavin
Series: Dixie Series, Book 1
Length: 10 hrs and 49 mins

Living Lies
By: Natalie Walters
Narrated by: Morgan Hallett
Series: Harbored Secrets, Book 1
Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins

Murder's a Witch
By: Danielle Garrett
Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi
Series: Beechwood Harbor Magic Mysteries, Book 1
Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins

The Tower of Ravens
By: Kate Forsyth
Narrated by: Elle Newlands
Series: The Rhiannon’s Ride Series, Book 1
Length: 16 hrs and 51 mins

The Shining City
By: Kate Forsyth
Narrated by: Elle Newlands
Series: The Rhiannon’s Ride Series, Book 2
Length: 19 hrs and 8 mins

A Christmas Dinner on Marshall Street
By: Jacie Middlemann
Narrated by: Virtual Voice
Length: 1 hr and 58 mins

When You Least Expect It
By: Haley Cass
Narrated by: Lori Prince
Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins

Orson Scott Card's Intergalactic Medicine Show
By: Orson Scott Card, David Farland, Tim Pratt, James Maxey, David Lubar, Eric James Stone, Ty Franck, Scott M. Roberts, Peter Orullian, Rachel Ann Dryden
Narrated by: J. Paul Boehmer, Cassandra Campbell, Emily Janice Card, Mark Deakins, Don Leslie, Rosalyn Landor, Stefan Rudnicki
Series: The Enderverse
Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins

I still have many Audible Plus titles to list from January and February 2024.

No new free titles added to Kindle library.  Free titles might be found at Bookbub, Book Adrenaline, Ereader News Today, Inspired Reads, or Kindle ebooks.

Sunday Words of Encouragement February 25, 2024 - Do the Work With God.

Pastor continued his series today in Nehemiah with Chapter 6. The enemy is pressuring Nehemiah. The enemy seeks to stop God’s plan – then and now.

Beware as some of God’s enemies have silver tongues and appear harmless or good. But a discerning spirit will sense something wrong. Enemies can have a good reputation. They want to get their agenda done. Nehemiah 6:17. They made their attack personal. The enemy will destroy you with distraction and negative thoughts.

The enemy tried to call Nehemiah out four times but he refused to leave the work to go to their meeting. They were attacking his integrity. Nehemiah 6:5-7. The enemy will accuse others of motives they have (transference). Titus 1:15.

Nehemiah resisted the challenges and impulse to fight them directly. Nehemiah 6:8. Don’t take vengeance in your own hands. Stick with your job and let God deal with the enemy. Our job is to build the Kingdom: win the lost, minister love and peace; share the hope of Christ. Don’t get caught up so you become more political than spiritual.

They used intimidation. Nehemiah 6:9-10, 17-18. Nehemiah said, “No.” Nehemiah 6:11-14. Sometimes the enemy uses false prophets. Shemiah was a false prophet encouraging Nehemiah to go into the temple when he was not sanctioned to do so. We must be discerning. People who lack wisdom can be led astray. 2 Timothy 3:1-7.

Nehemiah prayed each time and asked God to give him wisdom and strength and for God to deal with the enemy. The work was accomplished with the help of God. Nehemiah 6:16. We are to set our mind on the work of God, not the work of the world. 2 Timothy 3:12-15.

There are evil people and agendas surrounding us. The church has to do its mission in order to show the enemy that the work of God is being done with His help. You will reap a harvest… keep on focusing on God’s work. God knows there is opposition, but He says continue to follow me and do my Will. He will handle the enemy but wants His followers to show His love and life.

We will ultimately win on our knees, not in the political battle. Pray – intercede for those who may be under attack. God will win!

I like this song for today: The Battle is Yours.

A Verse for Today:
Nehemiah 6:16 NIV
16 When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and lost their self-confidence, because they realized that this work had been done with the help of our God.


Lord, help me stay focused on Your Will, to do your work and trust you to win the battles.

MarthaE Cooking #7

These are my HelloFresh meals (six dinners with extra steak for a lunch too) plus a pastry for a valentine week. I am getting a little better at the timing so it isn't taking me twice as long, just a little longer.  The meals are still tasty and interesting. 

HelloFresh Everything Bagel Avocado Toasts

with Balsamic Mixed Greens & Grape Tomatoes.

I figure the avocado and greens balance out the Sourdough toast.
This was a breakfast pick but I ate it for dinner - it was quick to fix. 

This is my own creation based on You Tube versions.
 Boursin Black Truffle and Sea Salt Cheese Pastry - before cooking and when ready.
I made this for a lunch gathering at church. I used melted cheese as a dip which was good too.
Next time I might use a cream cheese and jam for more dessert flavors.

HelloFresh Prosciutto & Apple Arugula Salad,

with Feta, Pecans, Balsamic Glaze & Olive Toasts.
The toast is Ciabatta.
This is a lunch item again used for dinner as it only took 10 minute to fix. 

Sadly the Arugala didn't look fresh when I went to make this. I used some olives instead. 

HelloFresh Taverna Steak and Dilly Potato Wedges
with Zucchini-Onion Jumble & Tzatziki (salted yogurt and cucumber dip).
The dip adds a lovely flavor to the meal!

Sunday Post February 18, 2024/It's Monday! What are You Reading? Plus Mailbox Monday February 19, 2024

I am linking with Sunday Post at Caffeinated Book Reviewer.

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? now at The Book Date (at Wordpress)

What Are You Reading? is where we gather to share what we have read this past week and what we plan to read this week. It is a great way to network with other bloggers, see some wonderful blogs, and put new titles on your reading list.

My work continues busy but I do feel I am being productive and moving forward.
I had a couple of nights where the computer crashed and I didn't bother to reboot it. I am looking at new computers before this one goes completely kaput.

My daughter remembered me on Valentine's Day. This was sweet as she learned from my sweet Bob who never missed a special day (and many regular days) to give me flowers. 

I took a week off the chair yoga but did several days of walking routines. I may restart the chair yoga again. 

I will continue to pray for the Advent messages all year: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love.

I was surprised to talk to my son Saturday night and learn that they were shoveling now Friday and Saturday! We had some very nice crisp days, a couple of rainy days and then the rain brought in some cooler temperatures in the 30s at night.  

I finished two audios and made a little progress in two ebooks. I did a short review on the second at Goodreads but it is the same as set forth below.

I only visited 3 blogs last week to link up. I have to make up with visits this week.

Audiobooks.com is still sharing some free listens for children.

• Sunday Post February 11, 2024/It's Monday! What are You Reading? Plus Mailbox Monday February 12, 2024.

• MarthaE Cooking #6.

• Sunday Words of Encouragement February 18, 2024 - Give and Do Good.

Finished Reading:

1. Audible on Smartphone (A2024).

The North Star
By: Killian Carter
Narrated by: Sean Runnette
Series: Galactic Sentinel, Book 1
Length: 11 hrs and 53 mins
Genre: Military, Space Opera
My Rating: 4.0. This is full of action and characters that grew on me.  The narration was good and added to the work. I will likely continue the series. 
This was a free title expiring 2/29 and filled the "N" title.
  2024Alphabet and 2024Audiobook Goals.
Source: February 2024 Audible Plus title.
Click on link to see full description.

2. Audible on Smartphone (A2024).

Metal Fury: Publisher's Pack
Metal Fury, Books 1-2
By: Jonathan Yanez, Stevie Collier
Narrated by: Chris Ciulla
Series: Metal Fury, Book 1-2
Length: 17 hrs and 28 mins
Genre: Fantasy, Military, Space Opera.
My Rating on Book 1: 4.0. The main character, Jack, is a bit bumbling and awkward. He was an orphan who ended up being raised in the military with a companion AI and mech armor that he loves. He is a good guy who is chosen to become a hero to fight an evil scheme of destruction.
I mostly enjoyed the story but the continual crazy battles with last minute escapes became tiring. The narration was very good, but I will not continue with book 2 at this time even though it is free.
This is another Audible Plus expiring 2/29. It filled "M" title for my alphabet challenge.
2024Alphabet and 2024Audiobook Goals.
Source: February 2024 Audible Plus title.
Publisher's summary
Contains books one and two of the Metal Fury series.
I Am Mech, book one
His job was to guard against terrorist threats. Now he’s discovered an even more sinister enemy. To stop this encroaching doom, the people cry out for a hero. Instead, they get Jack.
This ace mech pilot contends with legendary prophecies, ancient powers, and fickle companions as he sets out on an epic task to save his planet from a baddie hellbent on destruction. Has his positive self-talk got him in too deep, or will he actually pull through to do some good this time?
Mech Planet, book two
The path to freedom leads to combat in a slave arena.
He’s only just survived the trash planet. Now, Jack has arrived in a new world to find his friends captured and enslaved. The twisted politics of Shivbowl leave little room for his normal antics. He’ll have to play by their rules and beat out the competition in the mech battling games.
While hope for freedom fades, a new darkness promises everything Jack has ever wanted but goes against everything a Knight stands for. Can he resist this powerful calling?
©2020 Archimedes Books (P)2020 Podium Audio.

Currently Reading:

1. Audio on Smartphone (ATBR).

Prodigal
A Supernatural Crime Thriller
By Judy K. Walker
Book #1 Dead Hollow
Read by Alex Knox
Run Time 9h 46min
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Supernatural, Thriller.
I am already 60% in and it is reading quickly.
I needed a change from space so I picked this thriller for my “P” title.
2024TBR, 2024Alphabet, and 2024Audiobook Goals.
Source: 12/4/2021 Chirp purchase $1.99.
PUBLISHER DESCRIPTION
It’s happening again. And either Adam’s crazy, or he’s a kidnapped child’s only hope.
Drifter Adam Rutledge is haunted by his childhood, by how helpless he felt when his best friend was abducted and how terrifying it was to see the boy’s fate in his nightmares.
Twenty years later Adam is shaken by a vivid dream, one powerful enough to send him back to Cold Springs. But his Appalachian hometown never lost its mistrust of the orphaned boy who drew heartache like a lightning rod. Especially now that another child has been taken.
To find the missing girl, Adam must dig deep and solve the riddle of his own tragic past. When his efforts unleash visions he’s spent decades burying, his sanity stretches to the breaking point. And all the while, a man is watching and waiting in the shadows.
A madman who means to kill him.
Prodigal is the first book in the Dead Hollow psychic suspense trilogy. If you like crime thrillers with authentic characters and a dash of paranormal, then you’ll love Judy K. Walker’s haunting series.

2. eBook - NetGalley App on Smartphone (NGeB2024)

If the Boot Fits
By Karen Witemeyer
Pub Date 12 Mar 2024 | Archive Date 21 Apr 2024
Bethany House, Bethany House Publishers
Genre: Christian | Historical Fiction | Romance
I am still enjoying this - reached 25%
2024NetGalley, 2024Alphabet, and 2024ebook Goals. Source: 1/12/2024 ebook from NetGalley.
Click on link to see full description.

Sort of ON HOLD. Kindle (/NetGalley )App on Smartphone (NGeB2023)

The Altered Moon 2: The Tyrant of Unity
By James McGettigan, Jingjing Huntley (Photographer), Fabiana Granado, Kyle Davis, Jason Frank, Serena Lucatero, Jacqui Corn-Uys (Editor), Anthony McGettigan (Editor), Judy McGettigan (Editor)
Genre: Alien Invasion, Space Sci Fi.
This is still reading slowly. I have reached 64%.
Although I am reading the other NetGalley ebook, I open this each day to read on the Kindle App.
Source: December 27, 2023 NetGalley.
2024TBR, 2024NetGalley, 2024Alphabet, and 2024ebook Goals.
Click on link to see full description.

I will be looking next for titles with the letters O, Q, R, T, U, X, and Y for my next picks. I only have these 7 letters left now as I am zipping through this challenge. 

February 18, 2024 - I am enjoying the YouVersion App called The Bible Recap with Tara Leigh Cobble. (The link is to the plan online.) We are reading in Leviticus which sets a lot of the regulations for the Israelites, always showing that God is Holy and yet he desires us to draw near.

I finished two books, rated with mini reviews/comments above.

NETGALLEY STATUS--
I continue on two ebooks. I still have another ebook and an older audio on my shelf I need to listen to.
I still have the two old NetGalley ebook titles.

Other Sources: I have a dozen or so books that I received from Facebook links and newsletter sign-ups, not specific review requests. plus many titles through InstaFreebie over the past few years.

Welcome to Mailbox Monday.

Mailbox Monday is a gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week and explore great book blogs. This Meme started with Marcia at A Girl and Her Books (fka The Printed Page) and after a tour of hosts has returned to its permanent home at Mailbox Monday. Thanks to the ladies sharing hosting duties: Serena of Savvy Verse & Wit, and Me. Emma has retired so we are looking for another person willing to assist.

Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.

No new review titles.
I selected my two January Audible Credits. 

I also chose my Audiobooks.com VIP for February.

No new Kindle titles this week.
Are your mailbox and TBR piles blooming?

Review Titles

NONE

Won

NONE

Purchased

2/17/24 January Audible Credits: Both of these are to continue the series.

The Extinction Survival Series Box Set
Lost Valley, Satan's Gate, Cost of Survival & Warrior's Fate
By: Walt Browning
Narrated by: Bronson Pinchot
Length: 38 hrs

Galactic Breach
Ruins of the Galaxy, Book 2
By: Christopher Hopper, J. N. Chaney
Narrated by: R.C. Bray
Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins

Free

2/17/2024 February VIP Audiobooks.com. This sounds fun.

Not the Witch You Wed
Series: #1 Of Supernatural Singles
Written By: April Asher
Narrated By: Zura Johnson
Duration: 12 hours 15 minutes


5 more Audible Plus titles from 12/1 to 12/17/2023.

Ninefox Gambit
By: Yoon Ha Lee
Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller
Series: Machineries of Empire , Book 1
Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins

My Dead World 2: My Dead World, Book 2
By: Jacqueline Druga
Narrated by: Kelsey Navarro
Series: My Dead World Series , Book 2
Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins

Cole Blooded: Cole Blooded, Book 1
By: Blaise Corvin, Outspan Foster
Narrated by: Ryan Burke
Series: Cole Blooded , Book 1
Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins

Mitigating Risk: Nora Hazard Series, Book 1
By: Blaise Corvin
Narrated by: Emily Beresford
Series: Nora Hazard , Book 1
Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins

Competitive Advantage: Nora Hazard Series, Book 2
By: Blaise Corvin
Narrated by: Emily Beresford
Series: Nora Hazard , Book 2
Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins


I still have 8 Audible Plus titles to list from 2023 and some from 2024. 

No new free titles added to Kindle library.  Free titles might be found at Bookbub, Book Adrenaline, Ereader News Today, Inspired Reads, or Kindle ebooks.

Sunday Word's of Encouragement February 18, 2024 - Give and Do Good.

We started today’s service with warm worship. Prayer for each other’s needs – peace, direction, healing, strength… Your Will Be Done!

Today’s sermon was inspired by the scripture Nehemiah 5:1-6.
In addition to the physical building, there is need for a spiritual rebuilding. The poor were being exploited by the leaders charging interest. There came a great cry. God hears our cries. Isaiah 59:1.

We live in a culture that is greedy. We have to learn to be content and not seek more over seeking to give to help others. We brought nothing into this world, and we can take nothing out. 1 Timothy 6:10. We are not to be haughty in our wealth. 1 Timothy 6:17.
God wants us to increase our status of giving, not our status of living. 1 Timothy 6:18-19. It is a Christian process to give. Acts 2:43-45.

What you are giving may be the answer to someone else’s prayer.
This is when we are generous givers:
1. Give away more than you spend on luxuries like automobiles, vacations.
2. You view your resources as tools to do good works for the kingdom so that God is glorified.
3. You are more blessed when you give than receive.

He who knows the right thing and doesn’t do it, to him it is sin. James 4:17. Fear of God is a key to keep you doing right
Even if someone isn’t a good steward and doesn’t take care of the gifts, we don’t get to choose. God is the judge and he calls us to be generous.

I chose this song for today: Everlasting God!

Verses for Today
Nehemiah 5:1-6:14 NIV
Nehemiah Helps the Poor
5 Now the men and their wives raised a great outcry against their fellow Jews. 2 Some were saying, “We and our sons and daughters are numerous; in order for us to eat and stay alive, we must get grain.”
3 Others were saying, “We are mortgaging our fields, our vineyards and our homes to get grain during the famine.”
4 Still others were saying, “We have had to borrow money to pay the king’s tax on our fields and vineyards. 5 Although we are of the same flesh and blood as our fellow Jews and though our children are as good as theirs, yet we have to subject our sons and daughters to slavery. Some of our daughters have already been enslaved, but we are powerless, because our fields and our vineyards belong to others.”
6 When I heard their outcry and these charges, I was very angry.


Lord, help me to be mindful of the needs of others and help me to give generously of my resources.

(Image found at YouVersion Study)