I crave insight. I experience hindsight. I want revelation. I receive understanding. None of it all the time. Christians know they are not privy to all of God's mysteries, the whys and wherefores of life and its happenings. We must endure sorrow, pain, suffering, sickness, depression, and fear. We celebrate joy, laughter, growth, fun, talents,…

                                                                           There is something ultimately satisfying in slamming a receiver down or punching the "End" call option on a cell phone. It accentuates the ire, the passion, the dissatisfaction with whoever or whatever upsets us during that telephone call. Now it's not an emotion we should hold onto, but it definitely generates a…

                  Summertime. Can't beat it. Summer evenings . . . silky, soft, sensuous, soothing, and sacred.   Father, thank you for the seasons, each with their own beauty and mystery. Thanks for future perfection and please forgive us for ruining the experience in the Garden. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.  

                   At some point in my life – I'm not sure when – I learned to put away victories and keep marching on. What has always been tougher to put away are those numerous defeats. They tend to stall my forward progress and suggest I give up. Those "suggestions" seem to initiate the biggest…

   I know sadness. Heartbreak. Sorrow. Hurt. I've felt it inside my skin. There is so little that can be said to alleviate that kind of pain and loss. I always appreciated those who tried as long as they didn't use clichés  or hand out well-worn scriptures which, instead of actually giving comfort, come off…

  Love the Lord, all his saints!    The Lord preserves the faithful,    but the proud he pays back in full. Be strong and take heart,    All you who hope in the Lord.   Psalm 31:23-24 (NIV)

                            Five things I love in no particular order: Perfume/Cologne My Ford Explorer named Mitch - as in Rapp The smell of gardenias Guns (Yes, guns. Particularly pistols.) Seahawks paraphernalia As you can see, it's the end of the week, and my creative spirit is waning . . .   Father, you are so gracious to…

                    Scott Harvath is a stealth counter-terrorism operative who prefers to work alone, but in certain operations he learns that exceptional assistance reaps mega-benefits, especially when it's crunch time for determining a critical attack against the USA. Act of War by Brad Thor presents the sophisticated plot code-named "Snow Dragon" which adheres to the adopted Chinese…

  I've spoken of the summer TV series Reckless starring Anna Wood and Cam Gigandet. These two actors could not be more perfectly cast. I consider it an amazing talent in and of itself to be able to put together the actors who will best "sell" the product – be it a commercial, a TV series,…

                                                                                     Yeah, me neither. But I sure admire those who do. Talent. Work. Skill. Athleticism. Rock on.   Father, please bless all of your people who work to honor you with what you've given them to do. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.