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)

  No better way to welcome the first day of summer. What a voice. Awesome.    Father, thank you for the seasons, the beauty you left for us, this incredible world in spite of all the sin. Thank you is never enough. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.   

Any similarities there? Both a very long time ago. Sixteen years apart.    Father, I know you waited for me to find your Son. I can't thank you enough for your patience. I didn't deserve it. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. 

    These are the black leather boots I bought many years ago at I. Magnin's in downtown Seattle long before they moved out of Seattle. I first saw them in "Vogue" and "Harper's Bazaar" where they were advertised to be at I. Magnin's. Black with the gold buckle. I wish I still had them.…