Five of my favorite childhood experiences: My first horseback ride at age 4 in Montana when the horse I rode took off at a gallop. I loved it, but my parents were horrified. The guide rode a white horse and came after me, slowing down…

                It's October and I've been Christmas shopping! It's all I can do not to start decorating the house for Christmas. I know that just made some of you groan out loud! Christmas is my season of joy.  So. For readers of fiction, there's nothing better than giving…

  In Maryland.   In Massachusetts.   In Minnesota. Fall is beautiful everywhere. Enjoy the scenic locations and artistry.   Father, thank you for beauty in all its many facets and faces. You are the amazing Creator of it all. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

                  Ahh, back in the day with The Animals.    Lord, you don't "misunderstand" any of us. You know our hearts and souls and nothing is hidden from you, and yet you love us anyway and sent your Son to save us. Thank you is never enough.…

                      (From my work in progress: Seeing . . . ) PART THREE Chapter 59          He dreaded turning into the driveway, getting home, facing the reality of more time alone. As pathetic as it felt, while he drove slowly up the…

       Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled and alert; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy,…

  Okay. Totally random, a bit bizarre, and who knows what? If you were to associate an animal with a fictional character, who and what would they be?  My answer: Secretariat (Triple Crown Winner, amazing Thoroughbred) / Mitch Rapp (Covert operative of the highest degree) If you had to pick a first line for your…

                (Originally posted as "Broken and . . . Unwritten" on 07/31/2014)  I've been the straggler when it comes to reading Charles Martin's novels. Shame on me. Unwritten is my third venture into Charles Martin's work, and it seems he has yet to disappoint. A few years ago…

In Delaware. In Illinois In Idaho. Yes, the awe-inspiring views of autumn.   Father, we thank you for beauty because we need to gaze upon it. You knew we'd need it. Thank you for it all. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

              Ah, the good ol' days. Fun songs from the past.    Thank you, Lord, for all the songs that speak of good things well. I love you, Lord. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.