The beauty of winter. The Lord's majestic designs.   Father, your creation of beauty is magnificent. Thank you is never enough. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.   

  Frank Sinatra in his crooner mode. Here's to going way back to some of the great ones.    Thank you, Lord, for all those singers you've given us. May each one realize from whom their talent was given. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.  

From my novel . . . in a love song. Two Early June in this small eastern Washington town and the evening was still a bit warm. He inhaled the fresh night air, enjoying the hint of sage smell. Hands in his pressed Levis pockets, his self-shined boots took him back the way he came…

       For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority. Colossians 2:9 (NIV)

How about some Friday Five of my Favorite Things: Dawn The smell of alfalfa – fresh cut Many Johnny Depp movies Novels of course/writing mine Spice Chai Tea – extra sweet  Just a few of my favorite things . . .    Father, you provide all good and perfect gifts. You've blessed me with so…

Book 2 for me. Written as a fictional biography from both the omniscient and third person POV.  The Famous One  "Nicole Petrino-Salter allows the reader to witness the shaping of Joey Parr's soul. We are eyewitnesses to his journey from innocence to worldliness. From quiet invisibility to an uncomfortable fame, we participate in the unfolding…

What is an anti-hero?  antihero /ăn′tē-hîr″ō, ăn′tī-/   noun A main character in a dramatic or narrative work who is characterized by a lack of traditional heroic qualities, such as idealism or courage. A protagonist who proceeds in an unheroic manner, such as by criminal means, via cowardly actions, or for mercenary goals. A protagonist who lacks the characteristics that would make him a hero (or…

  About time for the crooning voice of Nat King Cole. Nothing like a good love song. Right?    Father, thank you for all the beautiful voices you've created and gifted to singers. May each one through the ages have known from whom they received their wonderful talent. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. 

I've got nothin' for you today – other than do have a great one.    Father, bring blessings that only you can bring to those who read this. Lift them up and encourage them beyond what they expect. Only you, Lord. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.   

       He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by Him and for Him. He is before all things, and…