One of the most beautiful recordings of Over the Rainbow ever. Israel ("IZ") is no longer with us, but his beautiful voice and smile remain.    Father, thank you for the amazing beauty you put in us: made in your image. Without you and apart from you, we're nothing and can do nothing. In…

                        Hellfire by Dustin Stevens is Book 4 in the Hawk Tate Novel series.  Hawk Tate decides to go on a lucrative last minute fly-fishing adventure to Patagonia (southern tip of Argentina) with a former client of his Yellowstone "Hawk's Eye Views", his private…

  ". . . In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents." [Jesus]   Luke 15:10 (NIV)

                                    Five of my favorite thrillers:  Consent to Kill by Vince Flynn Backlash by Brad Thor  Comes A Horseman by Robert Liparulo  Crown of Souls by Ronie Kendig January Justice by Athol Dickson    Thank you for each…

                                                         (From my novel Breath of Life, published in 2011.)      “Hi, Mom,” I said with a sigh. Time for my mother to check in on her…

  One of my all time favorite movies: Benny and Joon. This scene was so well done. Loved it.   Father, you know all hearts. Holy Spirit, only you can reach them. Please. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.  

  Fun one from 1959. The Clovers. You might've also heard it done by The Searchers. Both versions done well.     Father, so much talent, so much gifting. Thank you for it all. May each one know the One who gives it to them. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.  

                      (What is it with me reading stories about incredible freezing storms and appalling survival conditions – in the summertime?!)  Dustin Stevens' Fire and Ice, Book 3 in the Hawk Tate Novels, surprises Hawk with an unusual request from the Glasgow (Montana) sheriff where Hawk…

  " . . . For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."   Luke 14:11 (NIV)

            Social media has given those of us with a presence in it a bit of empowerment. We can write our opinions on most any subject where the opportunity to comment is given. Some people not only embrace the empowering that it presents but they take it to another level…