Tipsoo Lake, Washington state, in the Wenatchee National Forest, gazing at Mt. Rainier.   Ah, Lord, such impeccable beauty you left to sustain us in this fallen world. Thank you for all of it. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

                     In the rubble, sorrows, death, decay, we will never forget the atrocities committed that day against the One Nation Under God. God reigns. Jesus Saves. The Holy Spirit seeks. Still.  Colossians 2:8 See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive…

        Remember this one? Many of you won't. It was unique.   Father, it was a time of sometimes overwrought symbolism, but you know that. Thank you for all that you give to us in the creative process. Apart from you we can do nothing. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.  

                               Don't Let Go by Harlan Coben is my first go-round with this prolific bestselling author. Don't Let Go has that noir feel to it. Detective "Nap" (Napoleon) Dumas' first love (Maura) disappeared into thin air on the same night a…

  . . . Since they did not know the righteousness that comes from God and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God's righteousness.    Romans 10:3 (NIV)

                     Five of my favorite movies (in no particular order):  Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl Benny and Joon What's Eating Gilbert Grape? The Tourist (remake) Skyfall   Thank you, Lord, for all the creative gifts you give. May each one using those…

                                         (From my novel Breath of Life, Chapter Four)      If there was any way in the world these events could be avoided, Shaylen Price, aka Cabin LuCaine, would not be at them. She’d tried…

                More of the beauty and beast of God's design. Exquisite beauty and challenging wrath.    God, you are all powerful, always good, just, supernatural. Wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

                  Ahhh, one of their best. The Moody Blues.   Father, beauty comes in so many forms. Thank you for all of it. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.  

            Author Stacy Monson has written a gem of a family drama story – is it Women's Fiction? – I don't know. When Mountains Sing captures the outdoors with near perfect detail, reminding the reader of the smell of pine and detailing the incredible beauty of the mountains. Mikayla Gordon…