Johnny Depp is superb in this movie of bank robber John Dillinger's life story.   Father, you know the hearts of all people. That's where you work. If they're willing, you always are. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.  

  Love this rough-hewn look. Normally not a fan of greens, but this color works for me along with the natural browns.   Lord, amazing designs from your grand hands, whether or not people realize it. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.     Related articles And kitchens still . . . More kitchens .…

   So. Emotion is never "just" emotion. To a writer it's an essential element to lead a reader into story, into time investment for that story, to connect with that story's characters and circumstances, locales and structures, even with the weather and season. It doesn't matter if the writer doesn't consider him/herself "emotional". It does…

     Therefore, dear friends, . . . be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of lawless men and fall from your secure position. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory, both now and forever! Amen.…

                                                                                                                                        Five pair of boots. The long and short of them. Yes, you have to have the legs for the long ones. I love them all. I used to have a pair of black thigh length calfskin boots with a flat heel. Loved them. Had to rig a belt through the loops…

     If you love the trumpet and soft jazz, Chris Botti is your man. Love his music.   Thank you for the infusion of your beauty into music and those who play it. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. 

     Sheer elegance with a touch of rustic finishes. Gorgeous. Love this one.   Father, heaven must be spectacular because you've allowed tremendous beauty on this fallen earth. In spite of us. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

                                   So. If it came right down to it, what is the percentage of Christian novels you read compared to those of the general market? I'll tell you my estimate: 80/20 Christian novels to secular. I can also tell you it used to be 100% to zero. I spent 30 years in the world…

  Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished,    but those who are righteous will go free.   Proverbs 11:21 (NIV)

  In today's society, it's impossible to ignore social media. It can be minimized, but it's hard to completely eliminate it. If you're an author, you're encouraged to engage certain activities within the social media world. Some writers choose a boatload of sites before they eventually start reducing some of them. I started this blog…