Have a joyous birthday, my firstborn son! May the Lord pour out His Spirit upon you and shower you with His love. I love you, Donovan Colt! 

  Lyrics matter. Listen and sing: Let Freedom Ring!    Father, thank you for the artists who dedicate their lives and creations to you. Bless them, Lord. Please. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. 

Vanished Trails by L.T. Ryan and C.R. Gray is Book 4 in A Maddie Castle Thriller Series. When formerly estranged best friend Harper, Detective in the police force, refers a family with a missing 18 yr. old daughter (Liz) to hire Maddie and her K-9 Tempest to go through the woodsy trails where their 18…

  He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him…

From my novel Seeing . . .  A part of Chapter 17 “I have to go east early tomorrow morning. Are you coming or staying?”      Quiet. “Do I have to go?”      “No, of course not.”      “Then I’ll stay and take your calls, clean up the house. May I clean your bathroom?” She…

Driving the '65 Le Mans Convertible during a Longacres meet. Loved that car.    Father, thank you for watching over me during those years. I'm so glad you rescued me from myself. Thank you is never enough. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. 

heroine /hĕr′ō-ĭn/ noun A woman noted for courage and daring action. A woman noted for special achievement in a particular field. The principal female character in a novel, poem, or dramatic presentation. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition    Here are four "hardcore" heroines from novel series I've read:   L.T. Ryan's…

  More oldies from the Moody Blues. Great beat.    Father, thank you for all of your gifts to people. We're all desperate for you whether we know it or not. May we honor you for who you are. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.   

Hunting Grounds is Book 3 in A Maddie Castle Thriller Series by L.T. Ryan and C.R. Gray.  Maddie Castle (aka "Mads" and "Mad Dog") lost her beloved K-9 "Bear" and suffered a career-ending knee injury from "The Country Killer's" gun. A gun was not his weapon of choice, but against Maddie who got a shot…

  The Lord's curse is on the house of the wicked,    but He blesses the home of the righteous. He mocks proud mockers    but gives grace to the humble. The wise inherit honor,    but fools He holds up to shame. Proverbs 3:33-35 (NIV)