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There is so much to do and say each day of the week. Daily, people wonder whether they've done it right or said it right. Without staying in touch with God, it's easy to feel guilty and angry too. In You Can Hear The Voice Of God by Steve Sampson , there are ten ways given to feel more assured about our walk through life. I admit to not understanding all the ways listed in hearing God's voice. How is it possible to differentiate my thoughts from God's voice, or is God's voice my thoughts? Mr. Sampson explains that God's voice is a sort of "drop in?"  This really puzzled me. I am glad Mr. Sampson explains that he hasn't heard God's "real" voice in his mind. Two of the chapters were really helpful.  I really needed to read the chapter about peace. It is explained that there are two ways of looking at peace. " The first thing we need to recognize in order to clearly hear Him this way is that there is a difference between ha

"Finally, I found the perfect tree. The white fir was probably ten feet tall. It towered over the boys. But it would fit just right in Mother's fancy parlor, where the ceiling rose at least that high."

"The peace of God is a priceless benefit in our relationship with the Lord. Sometimes I wonder if we take it for granted. God's peace is that internal tranquilized that governs our being. Jesus promised us peace: '"Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."' (John 14:27).

"Come quick before he starts looking for you!" my grandpa hissed in a frantic whisper from below my bedroom window, where he stood on an overturned wheelbarrow with outstretched arms while my father roared drunkenly downstairs." http://bibliophilebythesea.blogspot.com

"Even if he had access to the latest technology, I know Rafe wouldn't use it. Forensic science is an unnecessary distraction in his eyes. He believes anything can be found out by asking enough people enough questions. His crime-solving philosophy is based on one simple belief: no one can keep his mouth shut forever." http://adailyrhythm.com

It's always fun to read a cozy from Nancy Atherton's Aunt Dimity series. I'm glad to see Aunt Dimity's writing is still going strong. Also glad that Reginald is still around, the pink stuffed rabbit. In Aunt Dimity: Detective,  Prunella Hooper is the mean, nosy woman who lives in Crabtree Cottage. She has a swinging brick for a heart. Her window looking out on the square seems to give her fodder for gossip. Anyway, there is more to learn about her in Aunt Dimity: Detective. The twins are doing well. However, Bill is away on a working trip in London. He's Lori's husband. Lori is the  sweet sleuth in Finch, England. While Bill is gone, Lori meets Nicholas the nephew of the vicar and his wife. There is murder in the village. Each page becomes more exciting as Aunt Dimity scrawls away in her journal using blue ink. Thank goodness, Lori has such a wonderful confidante. Looking forward to getting back to other Aunt Dimity cozies. http://www.aunt-dimity.com/

The Shakespeare family live in Stratford, England. William Shakespeare is one of the siblings. Although William Shakespeare is world famous, this Historical novel is not about his life. It's about his sister, Judith's life. As a matter of fact, there isn't much in the book about William Shakespeare. Mostly his name appears  in the letters he writes to Judith while she lives and works in London. Judith Shakespeare's passion is writing. She dreams of writing for the theater one day. However, women are not thought of as playwrights and little else except homemakers. At this time, women were thought of as far inferior to men. Therefore, women did not need an education. A woman should do fine needlework, take care of the children, go to church. There is even a question of whether a woman can love another person as completely as a man. This part of the novel is very sad. Judith's heartbreak is evident throughout the novel. Yet, Judith  continues to fight and stru