Who knows why some of us are more emotional than others? Only God. Emotion is essential to writers because they have to be able to convey it to a reader in diverse circumstances. Some of us automatically display our emotions and others of us have learned to – or naturally do – conceal…

              One of their truly great songs. I remember being young and in love . . .    Lord, your principles are truth. They're still valid and real. Their value will never end. Thank you for giving me a part in your Kingdom. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.…

                   The Tom Clancy legacy continues with multiple authors. Mike Maden headlines Point of Contact featuring Jack Ryan Jr. and his escapade in Singapore.  When a former senator working for a defense contractor requests the specific "borrowing" of Hendley Associates' Jack Ryan Jr. and forensic accountant Paul…

     "My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message . . ." [Jesus]        John 17:20 (NIV)

                     Everybody has personal quirks. Here are five of mine. I will go switch lights on and off to make sure the dual switch plates are in order (making sure they're both facing up or down). I will go around tucking chairs into tables.  I will…

(Originally posted on 5/27/13)                                                                 becalmed: "take the wind out of one's sails"; in a dead calm; "not wind enough to twirl the one…

      What an amazing voice she had and still has. She wrote this one and if you love symbolism – as those days were filled with it – you probably loved – or love – this classic song.    Father, you know the leanings of Stevie's heart. Only you can change those. Only…

                                                                 Never forget who we are: ONE NATION UNDER GOD. GOD BLESS THE USA. Happy Independence Day.   Father, we're desperate for you, your blessing, your covering, your mercy, your forgiveness. Please, Lord. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

                      Karin Kaufman presents the first book Death of a Dead Man in her new Juniper Grove Mystery Series, and you cozy mystery fans are going to love this one.  Mystery writer Rachel Stowe leaves the hectic environment of the Boston publishing world and settles…

Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit,…