In The Name Of by Candace Irving is Book 2 of 4 in: A Hidden Valor Military Veteran/K-9 Suspense. In Book 1 The Garbage Man we meet Deputy Kate Holland, former Army CID, a courageous but deeply scarred young woman – and not just on one side of her…

                      Still my favorite novel of Karin Kaufman's in spite of all the truly good ones to choose from. This one is tops for me, and I love the cover.    Father, you know every one of Karin's needs. Please continue to answer her prayers.…

It's a rare commodity in many places of late but so necessary for everything right and good to prevail. Truth has a way of making its presence known, sometimes in subtle ways and other times boldly. Here's the thing about Truth. Not everyone wants to know it up close and personal. Hard to believe but…

  Personal opinion: This is one of the best of the The Beatles' songs.   Father, only you know hearts and save souls. Please call those whose hearts are searching for Truth. Thank you is never enough for rescuing me from myself. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.   

"Gut it out." Have you heard that expression? How 'bout: "Dig in" or "Tough it out"? I'm not commenting on their origins but rather what they express or imply.  Determination when you feel anything but, perseverance when you want to give up, keep going when every part of you wants to pack it in. That's…

  Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. Hebrews: 10:23 (NIV)

                                            Friday Five Five of my favorite novels. The first one on this list will probably not change, but the rest might fluctuate. I have a lot of favorites, certainly more than five.    …

                                            Caption this picture. My first year on the racetrack, Longacres. Probably Barn 4B, north side.    Father, you watched over me my entire life. Thank you for rescuing me from myself. It took…

                               I don't know about most authors, but I'd have to say if you questioned each one of your favorites, they'd tell you one of their quirks. Or maybe they wouldn't call them quirks.  All I can say for sure is…

      Each one of these multi-talented singers and musicians produced some great music over and over again. Great group. Loved the "Eagles."    Father, only you know our ultimate eternal destination: heaven or hell. Choose Jesus or the devil. No in between. Thank you for rescuing me. Holy Spirit, bring more into the…