Monday, September 23, 2019

Autumn is Upon Us: Devotion

September

A road like brown ribbon,
A sky that is blue,
A forest of green
with that sky peeping through.

Asters, deep purple,
A grasshopper's call,
Today it is summer,
Tomorrow is fall.
--Edwina Fallis


September 23, Autumn began. Time has flown this year. And the older I get, the faster the years fly. Of course, I'm busier than ever with family, friends, church, and travel. This year has brought many adventures, a few learning sessions, laughter and tears. But most of all, I want to remember that God's word in our hearts is important and vital to enjoying a profitable life.  
  • I have forgiven.
  • I have shared love with others.
  • I've experienced sorrow from the passing of others to the other side.
  • I've overcome difficult situations and experiences.
  • I've rejoiced in the victories
  • I've grown spiritually
  • I've learned to appreciate life even more.
The Bible says: "the grass withers and flowers fade, but God's word endures forever."

And the author of Ecclesiastes writes: "there is a season for everything."

NOW is our season. Let's not let our influence wither, but work while our "season" is still here.

Blessings, and may you have a glorious Autumn season!





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Angry at being rejected for military service, Minister Tyrell Walker accepts the call to serve as a civilian spy within his own country. Across the river from Cincinnati, Ohio, a spy working for a foreign country is stealing secret plans for newly developed ammunition to be used in the war. According to his FBI cousin, this spy favors pink stationery giving strong indications that a woman is involved.

He’s instructed to obtain a room in the Rayner Boarding House run by the lovely, spunky red-haired Emma Jaine Rayner. Sparks of jealousy and love fly between them immediately even as they battle suspicions that one or the other is not on the up and up.

While Tyrell searches for the murdering spy who reaches even into the boarding home, Emma Jaine struggles with an annoying renter, a worried father (who could be involved in this spy thing), and two younger sisters who are very different but just as strong-willed as she is.

As Tyrell works to keep his double life a secret and locate the traitor, he refuses to believe that Emma Jaine could be involved even when he sees a red-haired woman in the arms of another man. Could the handsome and svelte banker who’s also determined to win Emma Jaine’s hand for marriage, be the dangerous man he’s looking for? Is the trouble-making renter who hassles Emma Jaine serving as a flunky? Worse, is Papa Rayner so worried about his finances and keeping his girls in the style they’re used to, that he’ll stoop to espionage?

Will their love survive the danger and personal issues that arise to hinder the path of true love?

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About Carole:

Besides being an active participant in many writing groups, Carole is an award-winning author and enjoys mentoring beginning writers. She loves to weave suspense, tough topics, romance, and whimsy into her books and is always on the lookout for outstanding titles and catchy ideas. She and her husband reside in SE Ohio but have ministered and counseled nationally and internationally. Together, they enjoy their grandsons, traveling, gardening, good food, the simple life, and did she mention their grandsons? 


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