Friday It came and went quickly. I didn't notice it to be any different. Sorrow, sunk deep in my soul, chained me to its loss. How did it get this way? The sadness swarmed me and wouldn't let go. I couldn't say goodbye but refused to say hello. So hard to lose a never expected…

          I'm not proud of this girl (me) in the picture from so many years ago. This was my first year on the track at the now defunct Longacres Racetrack. Some of us take a long time getting to know ourselves, and when it's time to say goodbye to the person…

What to do when writing takes a detour? The road's bumpy, full of potholes, and the direction changes so many times, who knows which way's north, south, east, or west since the sun's disappeared into the fog. Go back? Go forward? Read what's there. Read another novel. Read something!  I wouldn't call it "writer's block"…

  Smooth voice, great lyrics. Crystal Gayle does it just right.    Father, thank you again and again for music. May you be exalted in voices and instruments. And may each one with talent know the One who gave it to them. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. 

One thing I've learned in my life's journey is this: You can't hide from life's markings. Life has a way of making its marks on you. Those marks can show up as scarring over the course of time. Some scars are minimal and some scars are over large parts of the body. Scars show up…

       Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.  Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)

I've decided this Friday should be a day of gratitude for me. Don't misunderstand. Every day is a day of gratitude for me. However, today I wanted to be specific in my thankfulness. I want to thank every one of you who've read one or any or all of my novels. I want to thank…

                                                                       A Double Standard? posted on 05/16/18.  Have you established criteria for what you expect to find when reading Christian fiction?…

                                                   In the rubble, He lives, He saves, He knows what truly happened on this day. A reminder of the tragic losses, the unspeakable sorrow, the deviant plans fulfilled.  Never forget…

      A great group, The Fifth Dimension had some great hits in the late 60s. Enjoy.    Father, thank you for your singers and musicians. Thank you for music. Please help each one find you, the One who gave them their talents. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.