I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes, first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. For in the gospel a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by…

   So where were we? Ah, yes: frozen. Seriously, I wondered if I could finish it. The others I started took up my time and effort, and then I quit on them too. It was a hard time for writing over the last several years. Other than this blog, I wasn't doing much with my…

              I would love to say, "I've always wanted to write a mystery," but that would be a lie. I could say in truth, "I would love to be able to write a mystery." Most of you who stop by here know I love to read mysteries, thrillers, suspense,…

                                                             A heavenly visit . . .    Such beauty, God. Thank you for it all. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

 (The Eagles)   This epitomizes the era in which I grew up. The lyrics, the musicians, the everything. Extreme talent that produced a great sound and hit after hit, but a perspective that included a lot of heartbreaking results in the big picture.    Father, your salvation is all that matters in the big picture.…

                         If it has Carrie Stuart Parks' name on it, I'm reading it. It should be noted this is not a Gwen Marcey novel but a new mystery with forensic overtones featuring what starts out to be an unusual heroine who is banking on…

     Then Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as he made his way to Jerusalem. Someone asked him, "Lord, are only a few people going to be saved?"      He said to them, "Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter…

                         Five things I love about autumn: Football Colors of tree leaves, etc.  End of Daylight Saving Time The clothes (all the greys, browns, blacks) Dressing up on Blue Friday (in Seahawks colors, including blue and green lipstick and eyeshadows) How 'bout you?   …

                        (Originally posted on October 24, 2016 as "A failed . . . Order to Kill".)                      Order to Kill written by Kyle Mills to continue Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp legacy is now available, and…

                         Nothing like beautiful trees, radiant sunshine, and flowers. Love this.   Lord, your beauty is endless. Thank you. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.