Are You Ready?

 I am an optimistic person, while also being realistic. And although I write sweet Christian romances that always have a happy ending, that doesn't change the fact that in life, everyone goes through trials. Some people endure major ordeals and challenges, whether health-related, financial, relationship troubles, loss of loved ones, and the list could go on. 

Yet, I've seen some people endure those almost-unbearable challenges with a strong faith and attitude, while others might endure a much lesser challenge and seem to crumble. It's a fact that different people handle trials and challenges in different ways. 

Being a follower of Jesus Christ, I honestly do not know how people endure any trial in their life without leaning on the Lord. Sadly, that's why so many turn to alcohol, drugs, and other outlets to numb their pain and "help them cope" - - or so they think. The truth is that those habits only add to a person's challenges and troubles. 

As I write this post, our world is in chaos, sadly. So very much turmoil and fighting, both in our country and overseas. But for those of us who follow Christ and believe our Bible, this doesn't really come as a surprise. Why? Because it's all there in print - - the Bible tells what will happen as the end of the age approaches. Christians don't need to fear, because we know the end of the story! And we know for certain where we'll spend eternity. Yes, it's still beyond heartbreaking to see the turmoil and evil in our world, but we don't need to fear. We continue doing all we can to help those around us see their need for Christ, we study our Bible, and we pray. So if you're reading this, I will ask: Are you ready?  Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior, and believe He is the ONLY way to Heaven? Because He is.  If you're not a believer, I would plead with you to ask Jesus into your heart and to save you, because we ALL need saving, and we all need assurance that there's a place in Heaven for us. 

    This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.   II Timothy 3:1   

Mountain Homecoming (Book Recommendation!)

My friend and talented author, Susanne Dietze, has a new book and it just released today! Mountain Homecoming is a sweet romance set in a fictional California town, and features a hero who's an architect, a heroine who works on her family's apple orchard, adorable, orphaned twin babies, a service dog named Ranger, and enough action to keep the reader turning pages. 

This book begins the Home to Foxtail series, and I look forward to future books in this series by Susanne Dietze. If you're a fan of Christian romance, be sure and grab this sweet story published by Harlequin Love Inspired books. You won't be disappointed! 💘

Writing Updates

 Hello Friends!  Due to some computer issues, I haven't been able to post in quite a while. But I'm happy to say that I'll have lots of frequent blog posts coming up in the future, including updates on books (my books and books by friends)!  Stay tuned!!  😀

Beginning Again

 How did this past year fly so quickly? Each month I had intentions to post on this blog---my little corner of the web. Yet, somehow...the days and weeks skipped by, and now we're in a brand-new year. So rather than lament what I didn't accomplish in 2023, I will be thankful for what I was able to do, and give thanks to God for a brand-new year to serve Him and be a better steward of my time. I'm beginning again and will do my best to post regularly on here, in the hopes that someone might be uplifted, get a smile, or learn about a new book (not just my books but also books written by my wonderful author friends!). 😀💙   And I might even toss in a Trivia Tuesday now and then! I did those years ago and they were fun. 

So if you've stopped by CatMom's Corner, thank you for visiting, and I hope you'll return soon. 

Happy New Year!!  

     So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.  Psalm 90:12

Where Did It Go?

 I've just realized how long it's been since I've posted on my little blog here at CatMom's Corner - - my goodness!  Where did the time go?  

When I was a child, my mother always told me that the older a person grows, the faster the time goes. She was sooo right!  Since we cannot slow down the clocks or calendars, we need to make the most of our time, and that's what I am going to do.  The remainder of this year (which is only 30 remaining days!) and the upcoming year, 2023, I will post more regularly on my little corner of the internet. 

Here's an excellent reminder verse from the Bible: 

                   So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.  Psalm 90:12

Make the most of every day, my friends!   Happy December!!  💚

Christmas In July

Happy Summer!

I'm participating in a Christmas In July promotion with CelebrateLit Publicity, and the 2 winners will receive amazing prizes!  One winner will receive a $500 Amazon gift card, and the other winner gets over 50 great books! 😀 

It's super easy to enter, but this promotion ends July 17, so don't wait if you want to enter! 

Here's the link to enter: 

https://promosimple.com/ps/10d3b/3rd-annual-christmas-in-july   

Day By Day

 As I typed the title for this blog post, I couldn't help thinking of a lovely, older song from the musical Godspell, which was based on the gospel of Matthew in the Bible. I first saw this performed live when I was in college, and fell in love with the music. 

However, my post today isn't to highlight that song, lovely as it is, but to remind myself (and others!) the importance of taking one day at a time. We've heard the expressions, I'm sure:  Live one day at a time;  Don't borrow troubles from the future; Make the most of today. And the list could go on and on.

But I will confess that for most of my adult life, I've always felt overwhelmed when I have a lot of upcoming obligations, whether it's appointments, writing deadlines, or simply a "lot to get done" - - and I have a feeling I'm not alone! Many of us make our trusty TO-DO Lists, writing out and even prioritizing all we need to accomplish on a certain day or in a certain week. Looking at our lists can be overwhelming. Whew! 

This is when we need to remember that we can only do so much in one day. That's it. We do our best and accomplish all we can, but we need to be careful. We shouldn't get so caught up in tackling our lists that we don't enjoy life. Where I live it's the spring season right now - - and it is beautiful. Flowers blooming, trees filled with greenery, birds singing, and a soft breeze blowing underneath a bright, blue sky. Perfect! 

But if we're so intent on rushing around and tackling chores, we might not notice the beauty around us. So we take a deep breath and remember: We can only do so much in one day, and we need to make the most of each day. And may I begin each day with a heart of thanks---always. 💚 

This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.  Psalm 118:24