River Runs Deep: a love story

Hello friends, and thanks for strolling by the lane today.

Last night I had a dream about my book, River Runs Deep, so, today I decided to feature it. This story was quite therapeutic for me in many ways. First, while writing it, I was still working at the awful job I was able to be redeemed from this past May, and little did I know at the time of writing it how prophetic it would be. Second, it was a beautiful way to rekindle a sweet memory that has lasted all these years.

Though it’s a fictional story, there is much truth in many of the story’s circumstances, so it really was, as they say, writing about what you know. If you’re looking for a good, clean romance (like Hallmark, only with a bit more depth), one that puts a lot of story into a short amount of reading time, then I think you’ll enjoy River Runs Deep: a love story.

Come by and visit again. There are lots of things on Leisure Lane to inspire you from past to present. Be brave, think twice, do what’s right, and…

Until next time, may happy days abound!

Marianne
Author

A Valentine for a Friend

 

Friendship Valentine Greeting note cards and postcards

Good day everyone, and thank you for visiting Leisure Lane.

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and this sweet, whimsical Valentine card is perfect for letting friends know you’re thinking of them. Available on Redbubble in my LeisureLane1 shop as a greeting card and postcard and more. To see this card and order, click on images. There are many lovely designs in the shop, so take a look around. Click on any thumbnail and it will show you all the products the design is offered on for your home and/or office.

Until next time, may happy days abound!

Marianne
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Arise and Shine!

“Arise and Shine” coffee/tea mug

Good morning, friends. Arise and Shine! I hope you’re enjoying a sunny day, no matter the weather.

I love this Arise and Shine design. It just seems to make me want to start the day with vigor. If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you’ll notice that most of the lovely photos that have accompanied my articles here on the Leisure Lane blog over the years are now available on products for you to enjoy. It was a dream of mine for you (and me) to enjoy these lovely photos in your own home – everyday.

“Arise and Shine!” phone cases

to see all the products this design is available on, click here.

Another intent of mine has always been to encourage, motivate, and inspire others to be their best – to grow in confidence, knowing that their total well-being is supported by someone. The journey is a lifetime, and sometimes arduous – so many steps back along with the steps forward – but it should be sprayed with joy knowing that progress is being made. That’s how I look at it. Being able to show my authentic self after so many years of hiding who I really was at a struggling job is one of the most liberating things God has done for me. It was like he said, “You don’t have to start all over, my dear one…we’ll just brush off some of the dust on your soul and continue on.” What a gift to know I am so important to the LORD, the one who flung the Universe into existence.

So, Arise and Shine and let your light shine through – there’s no better day than today!

Well, I hope you enjoyed your visit here today, and you found something to inspire and uplift you. If you have, share it with someone else – spread the positive aspects of everything about you, and…

Until next time, may happy days abound!

Marianne
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Always in the Mind of God – Excerpt from The Gardener of My Soul

Good day, friends and welcome to Leisure Lane. I hope you are enjoying a healthy Monday. The following is another excerpt from The Gardener of My Soul. I pray that it inspires you in your walk with God today, motivating you to share His great love for you with others.

Touch my head, oh Lord.  But if you ignore me, I shall not care. For You must be conscious of me to ignore me, and in that consciousness I am still in Your thoughts.

Note to the beloved:

At times many of us feel that God is so far away from us. We wonder how He could notice us. Or sometimes we may feel ignored by Him. Perhaps we wonder if our prayers are truly being heard, or if we are simply wasting our breath. But remember, in Luke 12:7, Jesus tells us that we are more important than the sparrows. This is an important reminder to us that we are not only in our heavenly Father’s consciousness, but that our lives are of utmost importance to Him. If He cares daily for the sparrows, how much more will He care for us. Have faith! You are never disconnected from God.  No matter how you feel, you are always in His Eternal Mind – that secret place. Abide there.

Isaiah 49:15 says it best, “Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you.” The original Hebrew word for mercy used many times in the Old Testament can be literally translated ‘womb’. Isn’t that wonderful to know? Our beloved Creator compares Itself to a mother, who is always in remembrance of the child of Her womb and is ever ready to show Divine Mercy. There is never a time when you will not be in the consciousness of the Divine. Embrace that thought and meditate on it daily.

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Remember – you don’t have to become mended or perfected to begin to receive God’s magnanimous Love. It’s available at all times in all circumstances, and it’s through His love that we acquire the desire to embark on the path to wholeness and perfection. The journey is in your hands – in your choice. Our heavenly Father has already made His choice – He says, “Come!”

Thank you for visiting today. May you be filled with the Spirit of Light today, and…

Until next time, may happy days abound!

Marianne
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Valentines, Thank You, or Anytime

Sweet spiral notebook to journal all those ideas and things close to your heart. From The Knittington Fairies collection

Good day, everyone. I hope you’re enjoying this new year. So many wonderful opportunities are on the horizon, so keep your eyes and heart open for them.

I’ve added another design from the Knittington Fairies collection to the Redbubble LeisureLane1 shop. This sweet design is perfect for Valentine’s Day, Thank you, special occasion, or anytime.

Note card (also available in postcards, stickers and more.

“From My Heart to Yours” stickers

Here it is offered with text, “From My Heart to Yours”. So sweet for Valentines, Thank You, or anytime you want to send something special.

“From My Heart to Yours” postcard. (Also available in note cards, spiral notebook, and more.

If you’d like to see these products or more, click on images.

Well, I just wanted to share what’s new. I’m always adding more designs, so feel free to stop by LeisureLane1 to see check out all the designs.

Thank you for visiting today. I love your comments and visits. I hope you found something to inspire you today. I look forward to seeing you again soon. God bless you, and…

Until next time, may happy days abound!

Marianne
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On Spirit Communing with spirit

Dear friends, the following is an excerpt from prayers and dialogues written from 2004 – 2007, which I call The Gardener of My Soul. I hope this helps you, inspires you, soothes you – whatever you can glean from it to give your mind peace.

February, 2007

I understood today why I am overwhelmed by silence in the yearning for the Lover.  He is there with my spirit.  He is embracing the soul.  Words end. There are no words to express, no sounds to mutter, no utterances from the vocal chords.  My lips open longing to say what I feel, but Spirit is engaged with His beloved and there is no room for my flesh.  That is Spirit communing with spirit.  Silence is the marriage bed, where two become one.  There is only the ecstasy of the soul for her Lover, and the knowledge that only He has the power to come to her through her passionate and silent urging.

Note to the beloved: 

It is sometimes very difficult to remain in silence.  Talking to God makes us seem like there is a true communication going on.  And certainly, it is vitally important for us to verbally express our longings, our intentions, and heart-felt feelings to our Eternal Parent.  But sometimes, when the longing becomes so intense, and a sensation washes over us like a soothing balm, words have no place, and quiet is the best antidote.  This is the moment when God can fully embrace you with the Love He so patiently has waited to pour on you.  Embrace it with all of your heart.  Remain silent, and let His Spirit love yours.  It is a communication between them, though you may not fully comprehend with your mind, it will be fully appreciated in the very core of your being.

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Thank you for visiting Leisure Lane today. If this inspired you, I’d love to hear from you. May God bless you along your soul’s path, and…

Until next time, may happy days abound!

Marianne
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Note: The above excerpt is from personal and copyrighted material, The Gardener of My Soul. Please do not use for commercial purposes without consent of the author, Marianne Coyne. Thank you.

February Spiral Notebook for Dreams, Thoughts, Ideas, and More

February Spiral Notebook from The Knittington Fairies collection.
Also available in note cards, postcards, stickers, and more.

Good day, friends, and welcome to Leisure Lane. I hope you’re all enjoying the beginning of the new year with good health and new dreams (or expansions on some older ones).

A February spiral notebook is available to write down dreams, aspirations, thoughts, gratitude, ideas, and so much more. I began a gratitude journal in 2012 to switch my thoughts from the negative side of the day to the positive. It works wonders and turned into a gratitude/affirmation journal, as I make the scriptures my personal affirmations about how God sees me and who I am in and with Him. After all, Jesus’ whole life was one big affirmation of God’s love for us. That should make us very grateful.

Thank you for visiting today. I hope you find something here to inspire your day. Until next time, may happy days abound!

Marianne
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God Notices Me [and You]

I am like the tiny little flowers that grow as weeds.
Most would never notice them, but I notice them.
So God notices me. He sees me, though I am as
low in the world as those littlest flowers. He sees
my smallest petals. He sees my beauty as I see
theirs. And he says, “Come to Me My little flower.
I have a place for you in My garden.”

Marianne Coyne
©2004

My friends, until next time may happy days abound!

Marianne

Just in Time for Valentine’s Day – Love is in the Air

Another well loved Knittington Fairies designs…
Just in time for Valentine’s Day

Merry Christmas, everyone. I’d like to thank all of you for appreciating the hard (yet joyful) work I’ve put into my creative ventures over the years and for helping to make this year an exciting and prosperous one. May you have a healthy and prosperous holiday and all the new year to come!

As you can see, I’m already uploading St. Valentine’s Day designs on my LeisureLane1 Redbubble shop. The mug makes a perfect seasonal or all year round gift to yourself or someone you love. There are quite a few products to choose from with this design.

Postcards, Note cards, Stickers and more available

I’ll be posting more designs in the future, so keep checking my shop. Thank you for stopping by today. God bless you, and…

Until next time, may happy days abound!

Marianne
LeisureLane1

 

 

Merry Christmas Card from The Empty Little Stocking

Hello friends, I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving and are staying healthy. I quickly want to let you know that I have recently designed a Christmas card with The Empty Little Stocking: a Christmas Tale cover. It comes as a greeting card, postcard and sticker.

If you haven’t heard of this favorite tale, you can check it out here.

Thank you for visiting today, and…

Until next time, may happy days abound!

Marianne
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