This is the young Neil Young with his unique voice and acoustic skills. I loved his work so many years ago. Can't say I appreciate who he's become, but his talent was indisputable.    Father, only you can save us from ourselves. I pray for those who are desperate for you yet don't…

                    Depending on the genre, what do you want from your fiction? And is there anything that will salvage the story that doesn't meet your normal standard for the genre?  We've talked here about the "definitions" of different genres. For example, many novels today describe their…

     Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. See that no one is sexually immoral,…

                       Five of my less than sterling qualities . . .  I'm a "sore loser". Terrible, angry, pouty loser in games and/or watching my team(s) lose. Not happy. Ever since I was a child getting beat at Monopoly and running to my room crying .…

                    So. What makes a character "hero-worthy" to you? For me, the male must be strong and not necessarily in physical strength, although that would fit the description inherent in the word "hero". Does he have to be a military character, involved in law enforcement? To…

                  Gorgeous, gorgeous, isn't it? Wow.   Father, your creation is beyond words. The beauty is everywhere if we just look. Thank you for it all. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

    There was unlimited musical talent in this era of "drugs, sex, rock 'n' roll". There were also broken lives, heartache, war, and the breakdown of morality.    Father, we've always needed Jesus. Always. Some of us just refuse to believe it. So sad. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.  

                      Melinda Leigh's latest What I've Done takes a familiar subject and makes it her own. This mystery/thriller returns us to Lincoln Sharp of Sharp Investigations, his right hand man Lance Krueger, and from prosecutor to the "dark side" defense attorney Morgan Dane. These three…

     Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such "wisdom" does not come down from…

                     Five frivolous things that make me cry (as opposed to genuinely sad/sorrowful/moving things): Some of the old Hallmark card commercials Sentimental photos/commercials Compliments on my writing/novels Messages on some greeting cards Touching endings in novels, TV series, films  No question I'm a sap. Just a…