Not that it matters this Monday, but I will have a book review a little later in the week. Today I'm going to do something a little different in its place. I know I've shared the "Foreword" from several of my novels on this blog. This time I'm going to share the Foreword from…

       May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.   Romans 15:13 (NIV)

    Windstorms in our small city are not abnormal and seem to occur at their worst in the months of January, March, and November. However, they can surprise in other months. The worst of the winds come from the east. If the flags are flapping westward, trouble could happen. And often does.  Usually, when…

    Feeling like doing more words this fine Wednesday. How about those beginning with the letter "s"? savage saucy scintillating  sensuous sensitive silly severe sorrow seven sensible  Your turn.    Father, thank you for words, for wisdom, for welcoming the lost into the family of God. We're always desperate for you. In the Name…

                     An incredible group. Listen . . .    Thank you, God, for your artists in music, in writing, in arts of all kinds. You left us with beauty and endowed so many with individual kinds of creativity. I can't thank you enough. We're all desperate…

                            If you've had the pleasure of reading this Double Barrel Mysteries series by Barbara Ellen Brink, then you've been eagerly waiting for the next book in the series. A Man Can Die but Once is the latest in Barbara's series, and…

  The Lord works out everything for his own ends -     even the wicked for a day of disaster.  The Lord detests all the proud of heart.    Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.   Proverbs 16:4-5 (NIV) 

                            Gypsy by Shelley M. Headley is a young horse-lover's dream of a story. And this once young horse-lover absolutely loved this book. It's a rare time when I invest in a young people's novel, but interesting circumstances contributed to my receiving…

                My beloved brother Richard James Petrino, aka "Dick", who now resides with my parents in heaven. Cute guy, best brother.  Graduation picture: 1955 from Lincoln High School in Seattle, Washington.   Lord, I miss my brother. Please give him a hug from his little sister. In the…

    Time for something we used to do here. Pick a letter and write some words. Today's letter is "R". Here are some powerful "r" words.  Rage   Redemption Rampant Recovery  Roar Ruminate Rescue Repercussion  Remember Renounce Just a few meaningful "r" words. Name some more.   Father, you're the author of life, languages, truth,…