Steven James' latest in his The Bowers Files, Every Crooked Path, follows the prequel Opening Moves. Every Crooked Path was sent to me free for an honest review. You might recall my post Agenda-driven? Every Crooked Path is the impetus for that post. Steven James remarks in his "Author's Note" at the beginning of the book…

     For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, masquerading as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. It is not surprising then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve.   2 Corinthians 11:13-15 (NIV)

  Five favorite fruits: Raspberries Cantaloupe Kiwi Watermelon Apple (must be sweet and crisp)   So many wonderful fruits you placed on this earth, Lord. Such unique flavors, shapes, colors, textures. Amazing. Thank you for all of them. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.      

      The incredible beauty and truth of Christmas in lovely sound.                       Thank you, Jesus, for Christmas.

  Tidy, functional, smallish, and pretty. Like it? Very much like the floor, ceiling, wood tone, fixtures, glass in the cabinets, and rock borders.   Lord, such amazing creative people you've made. Thank you for the beauty. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.     Related articles And kitchens still . . . More kitchens .…

                               I could say I don't like agenda-driven literature, but then I wouldn't be reading anything. Everything is agenda-driven, depending of course on your definition of "agenda". Whether it's agenda-lite or agenda-heavy depends on that definition. But the agenda is definitely there. I readily confess I write with one. If the agenda speaks to the…

     Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed."    Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is…

                   So. These are women's tennis shoes, sneakers, athletic shoes, whatever your preference for calling them. I tried to find a blend of shoes. No Converse present, but I think this is a generally good selection. Do you have a favorite here? My favorite is the yellow/black pair. I would add the…

  I'm down the road at Novel Rocket soliciting opinions about desired change(s) in Christian Fiction. Got an opinion on that topic? Join me, please, to express yours.   Father, thank you for every opportunity. I'm desperate for you as always. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

  Thank you is not enough, but I do thank all who served, who honored their country, and who represented the USA with their devotion and loyalty. I thank God He allowed me to live in this wonderful One Nation Under God, and I thank God for those He appointed to be warriors and protectors.…