Sunday Words of Encouragement December 27, 2009

We had a good Christmas - in spite of the economy, terrorism, wars, illness, pain and evil in the world.  We are still BLESSED!

Now that Christ has been born, our guest Pastor this morning reminded us: Who is Jesus? I had picked this song out earlier and this seems a good time to post it!

Emmanuel: God WITH US

A Verse for today:

Revelation 19:16

On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

My prayer this morning is that you may find PEACE as you remember each day how blessed you are even in a world of hardship.

The Second Part of my Holdiay Swap Gift!

I got the second part of my Holiday Swap package before Christmas from

Serena at Savvy Verse & Wit!

It is way cool but I didn't get a chance to get a separate picture.  It is a typewriter key pendant with my initial M.  Here is a picture of a group of the M pendants from the site JuNxtaposition where the charms are produced as jewelry.  Mine is like the one in front: yellow type on black background. I don't really wear a lot of jewelry but I am wearing this one!!

Thank you again Serena!

Martha's Bookshelf *** Friday Pick Giveaway December 25, 2009

Here is a new set of books plus those left from pick#1, pick#2, pick#3 and pick #4.  At the end of each month (next Friday) I will put the lists together so you won't have to chase down four or five links!

Remember for the overseas participants I am willing to give a $5.00 book certificate to international winners - Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders, TWRP, ClassAct Books, eTreasures, Desert Breeze, etc....you tell me where and I'll set it up. Overseas visitors your comment may indicate your choice of gift card.

Now here are this week's books!

 

See Jane Lead by Lois P. Frankel

Jake's Return by Liana Laverentz (A)

The Jester by James Patterson - Audio Tapes

Firestorm by Nevada Barr

Manhunt by Janet Evanovich - Audio CDs

Bloodlines by Dinah McCall (slightly creased "SC")

The Darkroom by Minette Walters

Wish You Well by David Baldacci - Audio Tapes

The Daddy Spell by Patti Ann Cole

Ice Hunt by James Rollins

Surrender a Dream by Jill Barnett

Irresistible by Mary Balogh

Misfortune by Nancy Geary

False Prophet by Faye Kellerman

Cold Hit by Linda Fairstein - Audio Tapes

A Kiss of Fate by Mary Jo Putney (SC)

Winner of Friday Pick 12-18-09

Congratulations to Friday Pick 12-18-09 Winners:

Marjorie chose Whispers and Lies by  Joy Fielding
and

Cheryl C chose Lightkeeper by Susan Wiggs!

I have e-mailed for you to please send me your addresses!!

Winner of A Matter of Class by Mary Balogh

Congratulations to the Lucky Winner:

Angie!

I have e-mailed Angie who will have 72 hours to respond and send her mailing address.

Thank you to everyone who participated!  I know this was a popular Giveaway and this is a book worth buying when it comes out!