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A New Paige – Lisa’s latest release!

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Lisa BuffaloeDecember 19, 2024

I’m thrilled to announce my latest release is now available.

As my first-fruit offering to the Lord the eBook is #FREE on #Amazon 12/19 – 12/24 –> https://amzn.to/49IoXZn

Download a free copy and join Paige and Quinn for romance, rediscovered faith, and laugh-out-loud fun .

A New Paige

Sometimes, when you think you’re running away, you find you’re running to God’s perfect plan.

For six years, Paige Clark dated the man she thought she’d marry. Instead, Devin had left her with regrets and a heartache her medical degree could never mend. When Paige was invited to join her favorite employer as he moved his practice to Crawdad Beach, she jumped at the opportunity to leave behind unwanted memories.

Quinn Young had not yet gotten over an unexpected life change when a great-aunt he barely knew passed away and left him her house and a cat to beat all cats, Sir Purrcevel. The last place Quinn thought he’d find himself was in the small town of Crawdad Beach. However, his choices were limited. Either move to his late aunt’s house for six months and care for her cat or forfeit his inheritance.

Paige and Quinn aren’t looking for companionship, but when a massive, mischievous cat causes their lives to intersect, a fun friendship forms. As romantic sparks fly, will their respective pasts keep them from new opportunities and second chances, or will they find a love that lasts forever?

Book 8 of the Crawdad Beach Series. (Can be read as a standalone)

Celebrating the holidays

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Lisa BuffaloeDecember 14, 2024

Loved ones are no longer with us, the days are shorter, darker, and colder. The season says celebrate, but it’s hard sometimes, difficult to even think about decorating and celebrating. I didn’t get out our big tree, we have some small ones to sit on the floor and in a table in the family room representing only a snippet of Christmas.

As I pondered the holidays, I remembered it’s not about who is not with us, or what we have or don’t have, it’s about Who is with us Immanuel – God with us — and what He has given us — eternal life, unfailing love, peace, hope, and joy. Therefore, I’ve decorated inside and outside the house. I decorated and hummed Christmas songs as I celebrate the true meaning of Christmas, the true reason to celebrate the holidays. Christ is with us which means our joy, our reason to celebrate, is always with us.

Celebrate the truth, the reality, of a God who loved you so very much, that He sent His Son to rescue you. Jesus willingly laid down His life, to die for your sins, He rose again, and opened His nail-scarred hands to welcome you into His forever family. Celebrate the beauty of God’s unfailing love.

No matter how alone you may be, or how you may feel, regardless of your circumstances, you are never alone with Christ living in your heart.

We’ve been given eternal life in Christ; the joy of heaven came from heaven to bless us with His joy. In Christ, we have peace that remains, for we live in an eternal kingdom. In Christ, we are given a living hope that never leaves us hopeless.

Regardless of the calendar, no matter what life holds, you are always held securely in the love of Christ. Will you join me in celebrating?

“The angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. …And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.’” ~ Luke 2:10-14 (NASB)

“All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with great expectation.” ~ 1 Peter 1:3 (NLT)

“Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” ~ Philippians 4:4-7 (NLT)

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Thanksgiving, more than a holiday

Posted on November 23, 2024 by Lisa BuffaloeNovember 23, 2024

Thanksgiving is more than a holiday. The word Thanksgiving brings smiles to many, sadness to others. It’s a word associated with a holiday with images of Norman Rockwell paintings of family sharing food and laughter around a bountiful table. But the images aren’t real for most. Families are scattered by distance, painful memories, sin, death, and heartache. And holidays only make many hearts depressed and lonely.

Please know, never forget, that Thanksgiving is a word that means so much more. Thanksgiving is a word that brings joy in spite of the realities of pain and loneliness. Thanksgiving is a thankful heart for the grace and mercy of Jesus Christ. Jesus is the Savior who comes to live in hearts that have felt distanced, have painful memories, deal with sin, have had the death of dreams and loved ones, and felt the pain of heartache. Jesus comes inside hearts and lives, and restores, and redeems, and never leaves, and always loves.

Thanksgiving replaces emotions with reality, the reality of a life that is eternal, that rises the soul above the painfulness and frailty of life.

If your life is good, be thankful!

If your life is hard and miserable, thank God He will help you through and never leave you. There is always something for which to be thankful.

Please know, never forget, even during times of loneliness our tender God is there to hold you close, sit quietly with you, and love you through the sadness of any day. You are never alone, never alone.

Thanksgiving is more than a holiday, thanksgiving is a lifestyle. And the more we style our life on thankfulness, the more our eyes are open to see God’s blessings, provision, faithfulness, and love.

Be thankful, for you are eternally and unfailingly loved!