At that time Jesus said to the crowd, "Am I leading a rebellion, that you have come out with swords and clubs to capture me? Every day I sat in the temple courts teaching, and you did not arrest me. But this has all taken place that the writings of the…

                Five "fetishes" – or things I collect way too many/much of: Sunglasses – I have more than I can wear and have even given some away. I love them! Flashlights – I love small bright flashlights! Black and all colors.  Guns – Yes, I love guns. (And,…

                                      F O R E W O R D  So. Why a "Foreword"? For me, it was simple. At that time, traditionally published romantic Christian Fiction dared not take any liberties with sexual tension, attraction, or suggestion. As…

          The many faces of Washington state's majestic Snoqualmie Falls.    Father, your beauty is everywhere. You left it here for us until the true beauty of heaven in eternity can be reached. Thank you, Jesus. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

        Remembering another great one of the day with Dick Clark and the Everly Brothers.   Thank you, Lord, for music. All these wonderful talents and gifts came from you, though not all of these artists recognize where they got them. May we always know the inspiration for anything of value that…

                               Home Fire by Dustin Stevens is Book 5 (and possibly the final one) in the A Hawk Tate Novel series.  Hawk has spent the last six years of his life mourning the gruesome loss of his wife and daughter along…

     "No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money."      The Pharisees , who loved money, heard all this and were sneering at Jesus. He said…

  I value Forewords in novels. There's something the author wants to say, preview, and/or warn the readers about concerning the novel they're thinking of reading. Most authors use the Foreword to invite and explain whatever seems significant enough to warrant writing that Foreword. I've yet to read a Foreword that discouraged a reader from…

            Tosca Lee's latest won't last long at this (Kindle) price.  First of all, I love Tosca Lee's writing. Amazing talent. Great character development. From serious drama to sensual experience, she can do it all.  Most of you know I'm generally not a fan of speculative fiction but have made…

         Utterly amazing. Breathtaking. Incredible. Etc.    Father, you're amazing: the talents and gifts you give are astounding. Thank you for beauty in whatever form it appears. Apart from you, we can do nothing – whether we know it or not. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.