In Rhode Island. In Vermont. In Connecticut. No matter where you travel in autumn, you can find incredible views the locals often take for granted.   Father, we never tire of your creation, of the beauty you allow us to savor. Thank you is never enough. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.   

  Still missing summer . . . Another oldie from Chad and Jeremy.   Thank you, Lord, for pretty songs, seasons, words, and expressions of beauty. You made them all. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.   

(From my novel Destination. Available for Kindle only.) From chapter titled "Light in the darkness" . . .       “Oh, land sakes! Almost forgot. Dang old age,” she muttered as she reached into her jeans’ pocket. “Here, son. This here is the key to the door down the hall from your room and around…

  Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed,     for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning;    great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, "The Lord is my portion;    therefore I will wait for him." . . . For men are not cast off    by the…

  Yay! Christmas décor is about to happen at my house! Not waiting for December. Too short a time to enjoy it all. So . . . here are some novel (literally) suggestions for your Christmas gift buying. PART ONE!                               Every…

    Looks like I acquired the Drama Queen label quite early in my life. Hahahaha!    Father, I had an idyllic childhood. You gave me the perfect parents who I loved deeply. Thank you is never enough for all that you've done for me. I'm always desperate for you. In the Name of Jesus,…

In Oregon. In Maine. In Michigan. The majestic beauty of autumn is everywhere.   And we have you, Lord, to thank for all of it. You could've left this earth barren when we fell, but instead you made beauty from ashes. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.  

  Missing summer . . . Good old tune from Seals and Croft in 1972.    Father, thanks for music. It's always been a part of who you are. Bless those who make it with you in mind. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.  

  Why I love reading novels: I meet characters I can't forget. I need to experience another's life through fiction. Good stories and good writing inspire me to write better if I can. Remembering those characters reminds me of how deeply I've been touched. Some authors are undeniably great at what they do: storytelling, character…

  The ways of the Lord are right;    the righteous walk in them,    but the rebellious stumble in them.   Hosea 14:9b (NIV)