Happy Friday! I’ve been busy writing this week, so not time for much surfing and hopping. But here are a few favorites:
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From time to time I hop over to Jean Wise’s blog, Healthy Spirituality, and I’m glad I did this week. She shares some of her favorite inspirational BOOKS (besides the Bible):
Ten Books That Feed My Mind And Spirit
Check out her suggestions and share some of yours!
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This is a guest post by Mary Beth on Tereasa’s blog (His Pen On My Heart):
Freedom From The Lies of Perfection
I loved reading about her journey to finding acceptance in the Lord. I’m a neurotic first-born, so I know what it’s like to feel the need to “perform.” Her post will make you think!
Mary Beth has also started a new link-up on Wednesdays, WIP Wednesdays. If you’re new to link ups, here’s a great place to start and learn!
Mary Beth and Tereasa both have great content, so be sure to check them out!
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Disclaimer: I’m not shamelessly linking to my own blog, I’m simply highlighting one of my most popular guest posts!
My friend Kim guest-posted for me last Friday, and shared some of the most practical tips for caring for a friend battling cancer:
Cancer Is A Journey No One Should Walk Alone
Kim has great content on her two blogs:
Kim’s Ponderings Beyond Breast Cancer
Kim is a survivor herself, so she speaks from experience.
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No book review or recipe link this week, but here’s something yummy:
Susan’s Easy 1-2-3 Vinaigrette
1 part oil
2 parts vinegar
3 parts sugar (or natural sweetener)
Optional – 1 squirt of dijon mustard
Great on green salads (with fruit and bleu cheese) or as a dressing for pasta salads. Fresh and delicious, especially with flavored vinegar. (which is super easy. I may post on that one day 
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Finally, I saw this on Pinterest and it makes me smile:
Grab some watermelon and have a great weekend!
I love the baby and his watermelon! Too cute! His expression is priceless.
Some of the books that have changed my life:
One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp
Captivating by John and Staci Eldredge
A Confident Heart by Renee Swope
I’ve noticed a lot of people doing the link-up thing on their blogs lately. What fun! I am going to get in on that action very soon.
Thanks for stopping by today, Alycia! Love your book suggestions. I haven’t read Renee Swope’s book yet, but I hear good things about it. And you should definitely try link-ups. That was my Blogmama topic for July: Increase Blog Traffic With Link Ups
YOU are one of my Everyday Favorites!! Just sayin.
Love you!
Ditto.
Back atcha, my friends
I am so glad you featured Mary Beth’s post. I was very excited when she sent it to me because it clearly spoke a message of freedom. She is so good at organizing and articulating her thoughts!
Thank you for complimenting my content, as well. That was so thoughtful! It means a lot coming from you… especially since my content has been lacking while writing an ebook.
Love the watermelon pic! Too cute.
Thanks Tereasa. You are an encouragement. Not that I don’t tell you that all the time, but its true!
Tereasa IS an encouragement, and such a powerful witness!
Thank you so much for featuring my guest post and giving a shout out to the new link-up! I’m glad we’ve connected!
Mary Beth
Absolutely, Mary Beth! Good luck with WIP Wednesdays!
I’m loving your Friday links, Susan! Thank you for introducing me to Kim (what a blessing she is!), Tereasa and Mary Beth. I now follow Kim’s blog and look forward to keeping up with Tereasa and Mary Beth’s as well.
And by the way, the salad dressing looks yummy. What a great way to kick off our weekend! Thanks friend.
YES! I’m so glad you’ve connected with these gals, Cathy. That’s what I’m loving about my Friday posts
And you’re going to love that dressing. Try it on a salad with field greens, grilled chicken, sliced strawberries, toasted almonds and bleu cheese. SO YUMMY and healthy too!
I am humbled to be mentioned here. Thanks so much. I really had a hard time narrowing down to 10 books but know I really like reading other blogs where book lists are given – I find some of the best resources there.
And to top it off, you provided a great sounding recipe. Perfect!!
Have a wonderful and blessed weekend
Thanks, Jean! You suggested some great books. I hope you’ll get more ideas and expand your library!