Five unforgettable fictional characters that live on in my mind . . .  Mitch Rapp – absolutely amazing character brought to life in stunning fashion by Vince Flynn and carried on by Kyle Mills Roman Velasco (aka Bobby Ray Dean/The Bird) – touched my heart…

            The Lord is good and I thank Him for all that He's done for me. No words are enough. No thank yous say enough. I honor you, Lord Jesus. Thank you more than words can say. 

In Mississippi. In Georgia. In Missouri. The artistry of autumn throughout our country is sublime.   Father, thank you for the colors of autumn, the designs of beauty. Thank you for it all. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

  Another good old song. Fun. Some great music and groups back in the day.    Father, thank you for your musicians. May those who don't yet know you find you. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.    

           (Part of Chapter 23 of my Work in Progress titled Seeing . . . ) Reinstatement Grief smothered me for so long after my wife died, like a pillow pressed over my face until I thought my last breath would leave me anytime. The heartache felt like hands squeezing the…

  May integrity and uprightness protect me,    because my hope is in you.   Psalm 25:22 (NIV)

                Five of my all-time favorite Christmas gifts: My Schwinn bicycle and my Black Beauty book in elementary school. A beautiful horse area rug with a mare and foal that I still have. Got it from my parents in the late 60s. Two fabulous stylish winter coats from…

        I want you to know that all of my Christmas decorations are up and have been for over a week. I love it!  I want you to also know I have wrapped presents under the tree and others ready to wrap and/or deliver. Stockings are nearly stuffed. Still have some shopping to…

In Wyoming. In Alaska. In Utah. Autumn, no matter where you go, God's artistry graces the season.   And we thank you for all of the beauty, Lord. Your colors are amazing. Your designs breathtaking. I can't imagine how stunning heaven must be. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

  I find it amusing sometimes to read the comments to these oldies. One person said if you listened to music in 1979, this song was a part of your life. Music has power. The lyrics to this song are typical of the time – irresponsible "love", playing to the emotions. It's a pretty tune…