My first year on the track. This horse's name was Ferncrofter. He was in the barn next door to the one where I worked.    Father, you waited to rescue me until I was emptied out of myself. I will never be able to thank you…

Living on the edge much? What puts you "on edge?" Most of us can identify those things which up the blood pressure and put us on edge. From reading a thriller novel to watching your favorite team coming from behind in the final minute of a game – will they win or will they lose?…

  All of the titles of the songs on Brian Culbertson's album Colors of Love define their titles through his music. This is a great album. There isn't a wasted song on it. If you love smooth jazz and the haunting but lovely sounds of a genius pianist, this one's for you.     Father, please…

All the Devils Are Here by Mark Dawson is Book 4 of the Atticus Priest Murder, Mystery and Crime Thrillers. Book 4 finds Atticus Priest, Private Investigator, and his police detective girlfriend ("Mac") trying to keep their distance from each other as she faces a custody challenge from her ex-husband for her two children.  In…

       May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing His will, and may He work in us what is pleasing to Him, through Jesus Christ, to whom…

Where in the desert are you? Is it familiar? Is it comfortable? Is it leading you away from where you need to go – or toward it?  How did you get there? Was it a scheduled trip or an accidental wrong turn?  How long will you stay?  Is it all in your mind – or…

Ahhh, high school-my school. Senior picture. Seems like a lifetime ago.    Thank you, Lord God, for waiting patiently for me to find out how destructive life is without you. Thank you for rescuing me from myself. Thank you is never enough. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. 

                    Escapists  I saw you in my mind and wanted to know you. You wandered toward me, and your smile captured me. Wouldn't turn me loose. Would you stay? Beyond the smile, the hello? That first kiss? Your eyes – golden brown like the color of…

  One of the major hits by Steely Dan. They had their own sound.    Father, only you save souls from destruction. We're all desperate for you whether we know it or not. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. 

So. Here we are again. It's Monday. I've got so many things on my heart as I'm sure you must have too. Some I'd rather not say and others I'd prefer to shout from the housetops. However, we shall move on.  As those of you who know this blog well, you've seen that I do…