Great band, great sound. Totally dysfunctional people. Enjoy their music in spite of it all.    Father, we can't play around with eternity. Jesus' first words of ministry were to repent and be saved. He gave it all so that we could join Him in eternity. There's one way to heaven, and Jesus is…

Hard Lights by J.B. Turner is Book 14 in A Jon Reznick Thriller Series.  When Jon learns of his good friend and Delta buddy Angel Ramos' brutal death, he immediately feels serious remorse that in the last few years he hadn't kept up their relationship. He remembered Angel as one of the bravest men he…

  Evil will slay the wicked,    the foes of the righteous will be condemned. The Lord redeems his servants;    no one who takes refuge in Him will be condemned.  Psalm 34:21-22 (NIV) 

Tracking Justice by L.T. Ryan and C.R. Gray is Book 2 in A Maddie Castle Thriller Series.  Maddie Castle was a cop/K-9 Handler who lost her beloved "Bear" (specially trained K-9) and the normal use of her knee, forcing a replacement, by finding a serial killer known as The Country Killer. She's now a Private…

I know many of you are familiar with this picture. I post it frequently on Throwback Thursday because it's one of my favorites of those days so long ago. My friend Rick in the picture with me died young of cancer. He was a good young man, and, as you can see in this picture,…

Another enticing cover with a superb title and subtitle. So tempting for those ready to read Book 2 in The Immortals War Trilogy by S.C. Kellogg.  "Being the second book of the series, I found it to be the best so far. The plot moved at a good pace and the author kept me intrigued…

  The most unusual version of "Stand By Me" you might ever hear – or see.     Father, bless your musicians and may they discover their talent comes from you and yet you allow them to use their talents as they please. May they learn to honor you with all of it. In the Name…

I so rarely feature these special novels, so for all you sci-fi, fantasy, and just plain good story lovers, here is Book 1 of the Immortals' War Trilogy by S.C. Kellogg.  "Long a sci-fi fan, I thoroughly enjoyed the beginning of this innovative new series. Looking forward to finding out what happens in this fascinating…

  May those who seek my life   be disgraced and put to shame; may those who plot my ruin   be turned back in dismay. May they be like chaff before the wind,   may their path be dark and slippery,   with the angel of the Lord pursuing them. Since they hid their…

We haven't done the 5-thing for a while. What are five of your favorite miscellaneous "things" . . . Here are five of mine in no particular order:          Mitch Rapp, favorite novel hero.        2. I love the smell of fresh-cut alfalfa.       3. My favorite boots…