(The beginning of Chapter 1 from an unpublished novel titled Wounds . . . and Healings) Faith Daniels looked up as the tiny bell over the door tinkled quietly. He was the first customer of the morning, the darkness remaining outside as he walked in and closed the door.      “Good morning,” she…

  Blessed is the man     who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners    or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the Lord,    and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a…

              Five things I want my novels to accomplish: Touch the soul of the reader Give the reader characters they can love, hate, relate to, envision Make sure the spiritual aspect(s) grabs hold of hearts and demands consideration Allow the reader to see places, feel emotions, invest thoughts Feel…

            Such a long time ago. I titled it: "nicole by nicole". What else? So young.   Father, this is before I knew your Son. Thank you for rescuing me several years later. So sorry it wasn't sooner. Thank you is never enough. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

Autumn in Washington state. There's so much beauty here in each season. They have their own distinct colors, scents, and personalities.    Father, thank you for my home. You know my heart. Thank you is never enough. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

        This is a great storytelling oldie. Love this song.    Father, thank you for music. Endless songs. Thank you. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

Thank you is not enough, but it's all we have. Thank you for serving the USA, for being a soldier, for sacrificing the time and effort to keep this nation free. It costs. Thank you for believing it's worth it.    Father, please bless those who serve this One Nation Under God. In the Name…

          Who then is able to stand against me? Who has a claim against me that I must pay?      Everything under heaven belongs to me.   Job 41:10b-11 (NIV)

                Let's get right to it. This will be an eclectic list for you book shoppers. When you want to go deep into a character, you want to read a Charles Martin novel. Long Way Gone will take you there.                …

                       Memoir:[ˈmemˌwär] NOUN a historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or special sources."in 1924 she published a short memoir of her husband"synonyms: account · historical account · history · record · chronicle · annal(s)  an autobiography or a written account of one's memory…