The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord;    he is their stronghold in time of trouble. The Lord helps them and delivers them;    he delivers them from the wicked and saves them,    because they take refuge in him.    Psalm 37:39-40 (NIV)

   My newest novel is coming soon! Here's a tease of the back cover copy: Thirtyish widower Micah Jones is ready to move past the sorrow and loneliness of losing his wife, when he discovers the waitress at the truck stop he frequents is in desperate need of saving. With the supernatural gift of seeing…

                                         First novel. All 700+ pages of this comprehensive story about horse racing at a middle echelon racetrack – fashioned after the now defunct Longacres Racetrack. Father, you led me to the place where my love…

         Magnificent beauty in wintertime. Exquisite photograph.   Lord, always in awe of you and your creation. I'm desperate for you. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

    If you never listen to another smooth jazz song, this is the one you must hear. Its haunting beauty and the immense skill of Brian Culbertson is absolutely transporting to a place of sheer beauty. He's a "different" performer and an ultra-skilled musician of many instruments, but he brings a kaleidoscope of magnificent…

    Heather Day Gilbert has three novellas in the Belinda Blake Exotic Pet-Sitter cozy mystery series. The first one, Belinda Blake and the Snake in the Grass, cleverly introduces us to Belinda and her current "pet", a ball python she's watching for "Reginald" after moving into her new "apartment", the carriage house on the…

  Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him;    do not fret when men succeed in their ways,    when they carry out their wicked schemes.   Refrain from anger and turn from wrath;    do not fret – it leads only to evil. For evil men will be cut off,   …

  Over the years there have been many posts, comments, and opinion pieces regarding Christian Fiction on this blog. As a Christian author, I have a defined view of what Christian novels constitute, what General Market and/or Secular Fiction imply and/or include. Since I know what to expect from both types of fiction, the content…

                                  From a WIP titled . . . in a love song. (From Chapter 16)      “Ready to go?” He kept his voice low and steady.     She stood and walked to the door without a reply. When…

        Winter water rushing and frozen, beauty in shades of stillness and action.    Father, your creation is forever amazing and filled with its unique beauty for all seasons. Thank you for it all. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.