So we know each day is filled with choices, beginning with the choice of whether or not to get out of bed. We all have various commitments we choose to honor. Sometimes spontaneous choices jump up and demand attention. Life continues to raise up decisions. We battle with failure and success and many times…

                          Have you asked yourself this question recently: What is so important?! At times, I wonder. The demands of the world regardless of your profession or retirement, whether or not you must or want to work or must or want to stay home, however your time is occupied, whatever is required of you, how much of it…

                                      I might be the only avid fiction reader of mysteries, suspense, police procedurals, thrillers, etc., who had yet to read a James Patterson novel. Just after Christmas, a friend of mine gave me Merry Christmas, Alex Cross to try. The prolific author and creator of the Detective Alex Cross character (among others) ranks as Numero…

A malicious man disguises himself with his lips,    but in his heart he harbors deceit. Though his speech is charming, do not believe him,    for seven abominations fill his heart. His malice may be concealed by deception,    but his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.   Proverbs 26:24-26 (NIV)

                                   This is part of Chapter Five from Sweet Release. CHAPTER FIVE      CM passed an attractive woman on her way down the hall, her face puffy from crying. When she reached the double doors leading into the ICU, her mom came out to meet her, her eyes like those of the woman she’d just…

                        Authors come in all sizes, shapes, and colors. We write tough, soft, humorous, horrifying, and thrilling. Our styles reach from lean prose to the profuse. Our voices strike all tones and notes. The one thing we all have in common is the need for our work to be liked, enjoyed, praised,…

                  Although panned by some highbrow TV people, Lethal Weapon has proven to have the right mix of silliness and real drama. Yes, it's farfetched, but it's fun to watch. From the website: Combining action and drama with ride-or-die friendship and humor, LETHAL WEAPON reimagines the hit movie franchise, as it follows classic cop duo…

          . . . some good books to read to start the year off right, here are some of my favorites in no particular order of preference – I loved them all. Notice I did say "some" because these are from the thriller/mystery/suspense veins. I guarantee you can't go wrong with these. (Their reviews are…

The Lord's curse is on the house of the wicked,      but he blesses the home of the righteous. He mocks proud mockers      but gives grace to the humble. The wise inherit honor,      but fools he holds up to shame.   Proverbs 3:33-35 (NIV)

                       This season's five favorite TV shows: SHOOTER  (http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/tv/z-on-tv-blog/bal-usa–shooter-stephen-hunter-renewed-20170103-story.html) NCIS:LA  (http://www.cbs.com/shows/ncis_los_angeles/) LETHAL WEAPON  (http://www.fox.com/lethal-weapon)  NCIS  (http://www.cbs.com/shows/ncis/) NCIS:NEW ORLEANS  (http://www.cbs.com/shows/ncis-new-orleans/)   Father, only you know hearts. We're all desperate for you always. Please rescue those who have yet to discover you are the giver of those good and perfect gifts. In the Name of Jesus,…