The price of pain . . . physical, emotional, spiritual. To endure it, to overcome it, to get rid of it dominate the existence of pain. So much pain in this life of all kinds, experienced by all people. Pain serves a purpose, but when in pain it's hard to care, to value, or…

                                      Autumn . . . fall . . . a favorite season of many. I was born on the first day of fall, and it always makes me slightly melancholy when it arrives. But its beauty is indisputable and breathtaking. Hope you enjoy these lovely shots.   Father, you're the Creator…

                             A lovely picture capturing more than physical features. This is the job of an artist. Whether a sketch artist, a painter, a sculptor, whatever the medium, it is the objective to create an accurate portrait of the one where you intend to center your attention – both for yourself and for those who want…

  Finally, brothers, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men, for not everyone has faith. But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the…

                           Five girly things this not-a-girly-girl loves: 1. Serious romance 2. Perfume (I have three I use for spring/summer, fall, winter) 3. Shoes! 4. Lipstick (I have a zillion tubes) 5. Eye makeup   Lord, thank you for the fun things we are blessed to experience in this free country. It's all thanks to you. Help…

                     Heidi McCahan's debut novel Unraveled. Lauren Carter moved to Portland, Oregon, from her home in Alaska several years ago when a mistake she made with her boyfriend Blake caused her to run away from all things loved and familiar. Finding a way to make it on her own with the help of a…

  You might remember I loved the Castle episode before the Series Finale of 2014 and hated the actual Series Finale. Well . . . the Season Premiere was just as disappointing as the Series Finale. Using amnesia as the vehicle for Castle's unexplained appearances in his two months' absence after the wreck on his wedding…

                                     "So what makes up those 'unique selling points'? Professional marketers and publicists will no doubt agree on many things and dispute others. Exposure is a must and not always tenable. But stripped down, bare naked? The unique selling point is you." (http://hopeofglory.typepad.com/into_the_fire/2014/09/selling-points.html) Your voice is yours alone. Your concept belongs to you, no matter…

                           In order to sustain good literature and good television or film, something within the pages, 45 minute segment, or the feature length movie must have that certain appeal, an attraction for the reader or viewer, which will keep them engaged for all the time it takes to conclude the work. As writers, we know…

  The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with the work of Satan displayed in all kinds of counterfeit miracles, signs and wonders, and in every sort of evil that deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. For this reason God sends…