Martha's Bookshelf***Friday Pick Giveaway June 10, 2022

Happy Friday!
TO ENTER FRIDAY PICK.
I am enjoying a couple days visit with my daughter and granddaughters staying with me.
I have listed the new books and will try to get a picture on Friday or Saturday.
I'm mindful I need to get GC wins out sooner than later. Hopefully I can get to that this month.

US Entrants: Leave a comment and tell me WHICH BOOK you would like to get from the Friday Pick lists.

INTERNATIONAL: Leave a comment indicating "Gift Card" (see further comments near the end of the post.)

CUT OFF TIME IS THURSDAY NIGHTS AT 9:00 PM CENTRAL so I do not have to stay up too late to do the winner post! I will randomly pick two winners to announce Friday mornings with the next Pick post.

Thank you to all who entered the June 3, 2022 Pick. There was one automatic win this past week. Automatic wins are those who requested the book four times without other people asking for that book during those weeks. There were no titles blocked.
BN100 gets After the Light

CONGRATULATIONS to:
(There were only 6 entries after the Auto Win so only one pick this week)
Random.org picked Winner from June 3, 2022 Pick:
  FREDAMANS gets a GC

All winners please fill in the Winner's Acceptance Form or email me to confirm your win, send your snail mail address information and let me know if you would like bookmarks - sensual, sexy or sweet bookmarks. {The form is new because Google changed their forms and the old one wasn't letting me print out the responses.}

I am a BIG fan of Audiobooks. How about you? 
Image found at Viviana, Enchantress of Books

New Book Box #96 June 10, 2022
PAIR:
Liz Carlyle: Three Little Secrets and My False Heart
Johanna Lindsey: Brave the Wild Wind and Fires of Winter
SINGLE TITLES
Against the Sky by Kat Martin
Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas

The Eagle and the Dove by Jane Feather
Heir to a Dark Inheritance by Maisey Yates
The Ideal Man by Julie Garwood
Last of the Breed by Louis L'Amour
A Legacy of Secrets by Carol Marinelli
Marry in Secret by Anne Gracie
No Greater Treasure by Ellen Kelley
One Minute Out by Mark Greaney
Texas Born by Diana Palmer
The Time Machine by H.G. Wells (Illustrated Classic Edition)
While Others Sleep by Helen R. Myers


New Book Box #95 November 7, 2021

I'll add the titles through the week (16 including 2 doubles, 1 pair).
(on top) (Two) Rancher's Wild Secret and Hold Me Cowboy by Maisey Yates
(on top) Shadowlight by Lynn Viehl
(Two) The Taming & The Conquest by Jude Deveraux
My Darling Caroline by Adele Ashworth
Love's Surprise by Karen Ball
Manhunt by Wayne Barton and Stan Williams - Audio CDs
After the Light by Kimberly Clark Sharp (Hardback)


New Book Box #94 May 28, 2021 (10 books)

Three One Audio CD Books:
Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts
SINGLE TITLES
Flowers From the Storm by Laura Kinsale
The Hidden Heart by Laura Kinsale

New Book Groups #92 and #93 November 13, 2020.
#92 (15 books):

A Most Unsuitable Man by Jo Beverley
The Tender Stranger by Carolyn Davidson
Her Wedding Wish by Jillian Hart
Heart's Desire by Ruth Ryan Hagan
The Deputy's Duty by Terri Reed

Box #93 (14 books)

Seducing Mr. Darcy by Gwyn Cready
There's Only Been You by Donna Marie Rogers (personally signed)
For the Love of Pete by Julia Harper
The Irish Bride by Alexa Harrington
When We Met by Susan Mallery
All of Me by Lori Wilde

New Book Group #91 October 2, 2020 - Suspense themed

SINGLES: Ten books in this box:
Fight or Flight by Natalie J. Damschroder


PICK TWO  your choice (listed below the picture) Nora Roberts:

Born in Fire Audiobook Cassettes
Montana Sky
Valley of Silence


New Book Group #90 June 19, 2020
Quite a few mysteries in this box.

SINGLES:
Alias by Smy J. Fetzer
Hot Sex by Janet Evanovich (Audio cassettes)

New Book Group #89 March 6, 2020

Singles:
My Surrender by Connie Brockway
How to Tame a Modern Rogue by Diana Holoquist
Phoenix by A.J. Scudiere

New Book Group #88 November 8, 2019

Singles:
A Lady Never Tells by Candace Camp
Dawn of Redemption by Starla Childs

New Book Group #87 August 23, 2019

SINGLES:
Captain's Paradise by Kay Hooper
Open Season by Linda Howard AUDIO CASSETTES

New Book Group #86 June 7, 2019
Another group of variety from my shelves.

SINGLES:
A Question of God's Balance (Vol 1) by Joseph Thek


New Book Group #85 March 22, 2019
A variety from my shelves.

SINGLES:
Daddy's Little Cowgirl (two stories) by Judith Bowen and Kimberly Raye
The Forever Year, Cold Pursuit, Lover's Lane and Temporary Sanity (Reader's Condensed)
ToxiCity by Libby Fischer Hillmann

New Book Group #84 December 15, 2018
Here are some Christmas titles to pick from.

SINGLES:
A Family for Thanksgiving
On this Holy Night
Christmas Haven
King Harold's Snow Job

New Book Group #83 November 30, 2018

(Starting bottom left and continuing up then down)
SINGLE
Seven Up by Janet Evanovich - Audio Cassettes
A Good Walk Spoiled by John Feinstein Audio Cassettes
Three Reader's Digest Condensed Books - each hardback:

Cold Harbour and The Courtship of Peggy McCoy
Follow the Stars Home, Hunting Badger, The Quiet Game and Second Wind

New Book Group #82 November 9, 2018

SINGLES:
Killing Time by Linda Howard
The Wedding Night by Barbara Dawson Smith

New Book Group #81 August 17, 2018
All Gone

New Book Group #80 August 17, 2018

Note: The Final Judgment and
The Book of Fate are Audio Cassettes
SINGLES:
The Final Judgment by Richard North PattersonAudio Cassettes
Firebird by Janice Graham
No Getting Over a Cowboy by Delores Fossen
The Book of Fate by Brad Meltzer Audio Cassettes

New Book Group #79 July 13, 2018
I found this box of books buried under some other boxes.

P.S. by Helen Schulman
Her Sexiest Surprise by Dawn Atkins (personally autographed)
Dakota Child by Linda Ford
Calling the Shots by Ellen Hartman
Promises, Promises by Amber Miller
This Time for Keeps by Jenna Mills
Another Man’s Baby by Kay Stockham

New Book Group #78 April 27, 2018

SINGLES
Blackberry Bush
Breaking Point
A Tangled Affair
Too Wicked to Love
Roses are Red Audio Cassettes

New Book Group #77 February 16, 2018
All Gone

New Book Group #76 November 3, 2017
13 books remain of the original 37:

I finally Have them Listed!
Boots & Booties by Kristine Rolofson
Saucer the Conquest by Stephen Coonts
The Scorpion Seducer by Bonnie Vanak
Hell On Earth by David L. Porter
Crisscross by Harmon Henkin
Maelstrom by Anne McCaffrey
101 Commonsense Rules for the Office by John R. Brinkerhoff

This shelf of 35 books are what is left from Groups #1 (11/27/09) through Group #75 September 29, 2017

(Title list reads left at bottom to right at top.)
Rehabilitation
Secret Blessing
The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan

(Title list reads left at bottom to right at top - 21 titles.)
Plan of Attack by Dan Brown
(*Three One more very old books from my Gothics box.)
*The Man in the Garden by Paule Mason (1969 - yellowed)
Fire Dancer by Ann Maxwell
*Four One books are very old; pulled from a box of gothic novels I found.
*Maggie – Her Marriage by Taylor Caldwell (1953 very old, yellowed pages, some stain damage doesn't effect reading)
First Things First by Stephen R. Covey- Audio Cassette
Trilogy Of Mysteries Audio Book Shadow Prey, There Was A Little Girl, Smokescreen Audio Cassettes (NOT CDs)
Raintree Haunted by Linda Winstead Jones (spine creases)
The Shadowing by Joan Overfield
The Sweetheart Dance by Patti Ann Colt
BOX 4 2015 (reboxed from Boxes 47-53)
Undateable by Ellen Rakieten & Anne Coyle
Jezebel by Katherine Sutcliff
The Hidden Truth of Cytech's Randall Forty by Vickie Kennedy
Breakfast in Bed by Sandra Brown - Audio Cassette Tapes (link is for mass media version)
BOX 3 2015 (reboxed from Boxes 39- 47)
Shetland Summer by Janet Lynnford
BOX 2 2015 (reboxed from Boxes 24- 38)
The Trailsman: Texas Lead Slingers by Jon Sharpe
A Courtesans Guide to Getting Your Man by Susan Donovan and Celeste Bradley -- NOTE This book has dog bite damage; it is missing half back cover and the edges of pages in the back third of the book... it does not effect the text but I will understand if no one wants this one
An Honorable Man by Rosemary Rogers (spine creases)
The Willful Widow by Valerie King (spine wear)
Foundation (Foundation Novels) by Isaac Asimov
BOX #1 2015 (reboxed from Boxes 1- 23)
Ghost Writer (Shivers #3) by M.D. Spenser
Alien Chronicles - The Crimson Claw by Deborah Chester

If you saw the pictures posted of my bookshelves and boxes you know I do have lots of books! And that doesn't include the other eight or so boxes at my office!! And more books as I find deals too good to pass up! I am sharing my book bounty by these Friday Pick Giveaways.

I started Friday Pick on November 27, 2009 and in almost TWELVE years I have posted 91 groups of mostly 16 books plus an additional 21 totaling approximately 1,535 books available to find new homes! (As of November 26, 2021).

I am happy to say that so far at least 1,396 books have found new homes through this feature! YAY. [A year or so ago I posted I had reached 2000 books given away. As I calculated the numbers 11/2/17 I realized that had to be an error. I realized I went from 1098 to 2001 instead of 1101. Guess I was tired; sorry for the error.] I have to update my print out to check the exact number sent out - a few were never claimed. I periodically update the lists - deleting those won. You can still go to the Friday Pick list link to see older posts and the older lists book pictures if you want!

Note rules here regarding international entries.

Because postage to overseas can be prohibitive I am willing to give a $5.00 book certificate to international winners - Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders, TWRP, etc....you tell me where and I'll set it up. So for my overseas visitors, your comment may indicate a smaller book and I'll check postage or note your choice of gift card.

I learned that The Book Depository does not ship to everywhere. The postage for some of the books to faraway places runs between $7.00 and $10.00 and up. Since I would award $5.00 for The Book Depository to an international winner, as an alternative you may choose a smaller book and we will hope the postage will not exceed $6.00. If the postage is more, or if you want to pick a larger book and you are willing to pay any extra postage beyond the $6.00 I will work with you on that. This may not make a difference to many but if it helps one or two of you to give one of my books a home that will make me happy too. :o)

Repeating this helpful blog tip: You can right click on a link and you will be given the choice to open the link in a new window or tab so you do not navigate away from the screen you are on!! I use this all the time!

Audible by Book Review: You Have the Right to Remain Innocent by James Duane

I needed to listen to this book! So do you!

You Have the Right to Remain Innocent
By: James Duane
Narrated by: James Duane

Length: 2 hrs and 34 mins
Release date: 09-20-16
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Genre: Civil Rights & Liberties, Constitution, Legal System
My Rating: 4.75 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.75; Narration 4.75.

Publisher's Summary
Law professor James J. Duane became a viral sensation thanks to a 2008 lecture outlining the reasons why you should never agree to answer questions from the police - especially if you are innocent and wish to stay out of trouble with the law. In this timely, relevant, and pragmatic new book, he expands on that presentation, offering a vigorous defense of every citizen's constitutionally protected right to avoid self-incrimination. Getting a lawyer is not only the best policy, Professor Duane argues, it's also the advice law-enforcement professionals give their own kids.
Using actual case histories of innocent men and women exonerated after decades in prison because of information they voluntarily gave to police, Professor Duane demonstrates the critical importance of a constitutional right not well or widely understood by the average American. Reflecting the most recent attitudes of the Supreme Court, Professor Duane argues that it is now even easier for police to use your own words against you. This lively and informative guide explains what everyone needs to know to protect themselves and those they love.
©2016 James Joseph Duane. (P)2016 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Review:
I’m an attorney and I have heard the rules: don’t represent yourself, don’t ask questions you don’t know the answer to and don’t talk to the police. And of course, the last time I studied criminal law was in college – maanny years ago. So, I thought it would be helpful to listen to this book.

I believe in telling the truth…so why not be cooperative and answer questions? No! There are only two questions you answer when the police come calling – and you are to be respectful. Then you say four simple words – clearly. Not a variation of the right words – only the exact right phrase.

Duane uses real-to-life examples to support his arguments. And they do make good sense. I really do appreciate the advice. Still, I can see why it would be hard to follow. I do plan to make my grandchildren (the three teens) listen to this book. It is important and I recommend it to everyone!

Audio Notes: James Duane narrates his own work with a fine voice and sincere delivery. I was glad to be able to enjoy the short listen. (Although the print version may be good to keep around and share.)

Source: 3/3/22 Audible Sale $3.15. This qualifies for 2022Audiobook and 2022Alphabet goals.

MBS May 2022 Reading List Wrap Up

MBS 2022 Reading List - MAY

Code for the list is:
A = Audible; ABB = Audiobook Boom
e = eBook; eA = eBook from Author; eT = eBook from Tour
NG = NetGalley
P = Print; PT = Print from Tour
LBC = Ladies Book Club
TBR = From the TBR shelves prior to 2022
Favorites for the month:

5 Stars =
4.75 Stars =  You Have the Right To Remain Innocent
4.5 Stars =

1. ATBR: Audible Book Review: Into the Wild Warriors, Book 1 by Erin Hunter; Genres: Action and Adventure, Animal, Cats, Fantasy; My Rating: 3.75 of 5.0 Overall; Story 3.75; Narration 4.25.
2. ATBR: Audible Book Review: The Harrows of Spring: The World Made by Hand Novels, Book 4, by James Howard Kunstler; Genre: Dystopian, Metaphysical Fiction, Post Apocalyptic; My Rating: 4.25 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.25; Narration 4.25.
3. ATBR: Audible Book Review: Prador Moon: A Novel of the Polity, Book 1 by Neal Asher; Genre: Alien, Military, Space Opera; My Rating: 4.0 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.0; Narration 4.0.
4. ATBR: Audible Book Review: Unbowed, Lee Hardin, Book 5 by D. J. Molles; Genre: Action & Adventure, Military Sci Fi, Post-Apocalyptic; My Rating: 4.25 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.25; Narration 4.5.
5. ATBR: Audio Book Review: Quest of Heroes by Morgan Rice; Genre: Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, Teen & Young Adult; My Rating: 4.0 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.0; Narration 4.0.
6. ATBR: Audible Book Review: Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman; Genre: Classic, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Mythology; My Rating: 4.25 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.25; Narration 4.25.
7. ATBR: Audio Book Review: A Ripple In Time by Victor Zugg; Genre: Historical Fantasy, Time Travel; My Rating: 3.75 of 5.0 Overall; Story 3.75; Narration 4.0.
8. ATBR:Audible by Book Review: You Have the Right to Remain Innocent by James Duane; Genre: Civil Rights & Liberties, Constitution, Legal System; My Rating: 4.75 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.75; Narration 4.75.
9. ATBR: Audio Book Review: Redemption Bay by RaeAnne Thayne; Genre: Contemporary, Romance; My Rating: 3.75 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.0; Narration 3.75.

Total read = 9
TBR = 8
New Authors = 5
Audio/Audible = 9 (8 TBRs)
NetGalley = 0 (0 audio) (0 TBRs)
Author Review books (other than NG) = 0 (0 TBR)
Nonfiction = 1
eBook = 0 (0 TBR)
Print = 0 (0 TBR)

Goal Progress (to Date meaning through the end of the given month):
Goodreads Goal Read to Date: 50 of 125
TBR to Date: 44 of 90 total
Audio to Date: 46 of 100
NetGalley to Date: 5 of 10
Author Reviews: 2 of 12
Nonfiction: 5 of 12
TBR ebooks or Print: 4 of 12

• Series: 35 of 75 (16 continuing, 19 new)
• New to me Series: 19 (3 Yes to continue; 7 likely to continue, 7 maybe, 2 unlikely)
• Finished for me Series: 3

Special Goals
• Seasonal title: 2 of 4: Winter, Spring
• Alphabet letters covered: AUDIO SERIES: 4 Jan, 2 Feb, 7 March, 3 April, 4 May, (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, U, Z) (20 of 26)   
Remaining: S, T, V, W, X, Y
• Alphabet letters covered: MIXED MEDIA (focus on stand alones but can be series): 3 Jan, 4 Feb, 3 March, 7 April, 3 May,  (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, R, S, U, W) (20 of 26)
Remaining: Q, T, V, X, Y, Z

Sunday Post June 5, 2022/It's Monday! What are You Reading? Plus Mailbox Monday June 6, 2022

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.

By end of the week we felt we had made progress at work even though Monday was a holiday.
Speaking of progress, my office building is making headway. Here is an image of ceiling in, walls painted and brick uncovered. They are working on carpet, lighting, toilets and the built-in receptionist desk. Maybe two to three more months?

I continue my previous prayer list.
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We continue to have rain and heat. Then it cleared up beautifully. We are projected to have temps from 85 to 94 with scattered thunderstorms.

I enjoyed some listening this week but didn't get as much as I'd like. (I was working a little at night and tired a lot). I finished one audio book, half of another, and 3 hours of another CLE course.  I posted four reviews, and my usual memes.

I was glad to visit 17 blogs last week.
A Shout Out today to CARLA LOVES TO READ. Carla is "a retired elementary school principal/teacher/teacher-librarian" who cares about children’s literature and looks like she is reading and reviewing a nice variety. Stop by and say "Hello."

Audible offerings for free children's titles ended June 30, 2021.
Audiobooks.com is still sharing some free listens for children.

These were last week's posts:

• Sunday Post May 29, 2022/It's Monday! What are You Reading? Plus Mailbox Monday May 30, 2022.

• ATBR: Audible Book Review: The Harrows of Spring: The World Made by Hand Novels, Book 4, by James Howard Kunstler; Genre: Dystopian, Metaphysical Fiction, Post Apocalyptic; My Rating: 4.25 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.25; Narration 4.25.

• ATBR: Audible Book Review: Unbowed, Lee Hardin, Book 5 by D. J. Molles; Genre: Action & Adventure, Military Sci Fi, Post-Apocalyptic; My Rating: 4.25 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.25; Narration 4.5.

• ATBR: Audio Book Review: Quest of Heroes by Morgan Rice; Genre: Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, Teen & Young Adult; My Rating: 4.0 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.0; Narration 4.0.

• Martha's Bookshelf***Friday Pick Giveaway June 3, 2022. Open Worldwide. Ending 6/9/2022.

• ATBR: Audible Book Review: Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman; Genre: Classic, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Mythology; My Rating: 4.25 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.25; Narration 4.25.

• ATBR: Audio Book Review: A Ripple In Time by Victor Zugg; Genre: Historical Fantasy, Time Travel; My Rating: 3.75 of 5.0 Overall; Story 3.75; Narration 4.0.

• Sunday Words of Encouragement June 5, 2022.

Finished Reading:

1. Audio Smartphone (ATBR)

Redemption Bay
By RaeAnne Thayne
Duration: 10 h 16 min
This is a nice, easy romance.
Source: 8/31/18 Audiobooks deal - 2 for 1 credit.
Click on book title for full description.

Currently Reading:
1. Audible Smartphone (ATBR)

Swing Shift
By: William D. Arand
Narrated by: Andrea Parsneau
Length: 14 hrs and 16 mins
I am down to 6 hours and like this bit of crazy paranormal police procedural.
Source: 12/1/2019 Audible Sale for $5.00.
Click on book title for full description.

2. Audio Smartphone (ATBR)

Three More Jack Reacher Novellas
Written by Lee Child
Narrated by Dick Hill
Run Time 8h 9min
I like Jack Reacher and I think I will enjoy this.
Source: 8/14/2021 Chirp Under $2.00.
Publisher Description
Lee Child once again demonstrates his mastery of the thriller genre with an unbeatable collection of three Jack Reacher novellas and six short stories, together for the first time in one pulse-pounding collection from the #1 New York Times bestselling author
Too Much Time: In this original novella featuring Jack Reacher after his time in the army, Reacher finds himself in a hollowed-out town in Maine. He witnesses a random bag-snatching but sees much more than a simple crime, in a tale that leads into Lee Child’s new Reacher novel, The Midnight Line.

Small Wars: Lee Child goes back to 1989, when Jack Reacher is an MP assigned to solve the cold-blooded murder of a young officer.
The telex is brief and to the point: One active-duty personnel found shot to death ten miles north of Fort Smith. Circumstances unknown. The victim was shot twice in the chest and once in the head. A professional hit. The crime scene suggests an ambush. Military police officer Jack Reacher is given the case. He calls his older brother, Colonel Joe Reacher, at the Pentagon for intel and taps Sergeant Frances Neagley to help him answer the big question: Who would kill a brilliant officer on the fast-track to greatness?

Not a Drill: Jack Reacher is on the road, hitching a ride with some young Canadians who are planning a hike through the dense forests of Maine. They part ways after sharing a hot meal, and Reacher checks out a quiet town surrounded by countryside serene enough to cool even his raging wanderlust. But not for long. First the trail is suddenly closed. Then the military police show up in force. Maybe it’s a drill. Or maybe it’s trouble-the kind of trouble that always finds Reacher, no matter how far he travels off the beaten path.

And for the first time on audio, additional stories featuring Jack Reacher, including: James Penney’s New Identity, Everyone Talks, Maybe They Have a Tradition, Guy Walks into a Bar, No Room at the Motel, and The Picture of the Lonely Diner

June 5, 2022 - I am still getting caught up on videos I missed while we had no internet at home. The Bible Reading Plan is: BibleProject | One Story that Leads to Jesus. I am enjoying keeping up with my reading each day.
I'll look for a new study maybe next month.

I completed one book for review. Now I am down to only three reviews to write and post. 
NO CHANGE -- My NetGalley shelf is back to the three old ebook titles. I will probably end up letting A Place Called Armageddon go as DNF.
I don't have any author reviews in my queue right now.
(Plus a few that I received from Facebook links and newsletter sign-ups, not specific review requests.)
Still many titles through InstaFreebie and many new author requests I haven't replied to.

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, me and new to the team, Velvet at vvb32reads. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.

No new review books.
I picked two for one credit at Audiobooks.com as I had a credit that would expire by 6/5.
I did pick up the Audible Daily Deal today.
I added two ebooks to my Kindle TBR library today.

Are your mailbox and TBR piles blooming?

Review Titles

NONE

Won

NONE

Purchased

6/2/2022 Audiobooks.com Two for One Credit selections.

Valkyrie: The Women of the Viking World
Author Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir
Narrator: Ann Richardson
Duration: 9 h 25 min

Bomb Girls - Britain's Secret Army: The Munitions Women of World War II
Author Jacky Hyams
Narrator: Helen Lloyd
Duration: 6 h 46 min



6/5/2022 Audible Daily Deal $2.95.

The Raven Spell
A Novel (A Conspiracy of Magic, Book 1)
By: Luanne G. Smith
Narrated by: Susannah Jone
Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins

Free

Two free Kindle Titles:

Summer Island Sisters: Sweet Beach Read (A Friendship Beach Novel Book 2)
Ciara Knight

The Legend of Us: A Thriller
Kenneth Preston

Two Free titles. Free titles often found at Bookbub, Bookfun, Book Adrenaline, Ereader News Today, Inspired Reads, Pixel of Ink or Kindle ebooks.

Sunday Words of Encouragement June 5, 2022

Our Sunday School group prayed for many local needs as well as the families in Uvalde and the situation in Ukraine. Our secondary leader then showed an excellent message from Tim Sheets about Israel and Moses. The message was for Memorial Day and focused on Moses last sermons and exhortations to the people. Moses told the people to Love God and teach his word to the next generations. 'Speak about the commandments while you sit at home, while you walk, when you go to sleep and when you wake up’! Deuteronomy 6:4-9.
The nation that obeys will be blessed -- or cursed if it disobeys. Deuteronomy 28:1-13.
Be mindful -- we have the same God today.

In service we recognized seven of our eight graduates (one went off last week to Basic training) and four college graduates. We were also recognizing Missions Sunday (the first Sunday each month). It is also Pentecost Sunday.

We had a guest speaker who is highly involved in the Fire Bible program. He noted that the Fire Bible is a Pentecostal Study Bible – based on relying on the Holy Spirit. It has now been translated into 60 languages and it is the most used study Bible.

As Christ followers it is important to be filled with the Spirit and to allow the Spirit to work in you and through you. He compared the Spirit with a guest rather than a homeowner. A guest is invited to limited rooms and limited closets and drawers. The homeowner can go in any room and open any drawers. What access have we given the Spirit in our lives?

Ephesians 5:18 tells us to be filled with the Spirit. This verse tells us four features of the Holy Spirit:

1. It is an imperative.
2. It is continual (and gives evidence the Spirit is alive in us).
3. It is for everyone.
4. It is the work of God.

We can also identify four reasons why we need to be filled with the Holy Spirit:
1. The Spirit helps you overcome your past. The Holy Spirit gives us strength to walk away from the negative temptations as we exercise reverence towards God.
2. The Spirit allows you to overcome the trials and tests of the world. He is with you so you are not left comfortless. John 14:16-18.
3. The Spirit helps you find your destiny. He has a work for you! John 16:13.
4. The Spirit makes you able to win your world for Jesus. Luke 24:49.
Pray for baptism in the Holy Spirit.
Believe it and receive it.

I found this song today: Spirit Lead/Spirit Break Out.

Verses for Today
Ephesians 5:18-20 NIV
18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Holy Spirit – Thank You for always being with me and being my comforter.