One of the tell-tale factors of great mysteries and/or thrillers is the amount of research done before writing them. Great thriller writers either have terrific sources or personal experience in their specific choices of subject matters – or both. Vince Flynn had dynamite sources he only alluded to in order to be keep them absolutely…

       Do not be misled: "Bad company corrupts good character." 1 Corinthians 15:33 (NIV) 

          I just read a romance in the Christian fiction genre, the first book in a series. I usually don't read romance novels except for a very few Christian authors – I think three to be exact out of the whole gamut of Christian romance writers. I'm not sure why I…

Dad and Mom, how I miss you two. So much. Dad, it's your birthday! I know Jesus will give you a hug for me! And, Mom, you eloped with this guy on his 21st birthday – you were only sixteen! You two almost made it to your 50th, but cancer took Mom away. Jesus said,…

                          (This is a post from 10/05/2011) (And mostly still personifies the journey 8 novels later . . .) Along for the ride . . . . . . or my journey to "publication." Let's face it, there's still very little "respect" associated…

  I LOVED this song so much! Ahhh, fun memories.    Father, thank you for memories, for the learning, for the people past and present, for great music. Thank you for being patient with me. Only you, Jesus. Thank you for rescuing me. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. 

                Again, I bought this magnet for me. And once again all credit goes to Shannon Martin Design. So cool.    Ah, Lord God, I know you've had your hands full with me. Many eye-rolls and exasperation later, here I am. Still working on who you designed me…

       The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. 1 Timothy 4:1-2 (NIV) 

                  Ricochet by L.T. Ryan and Fiona Ryan is a prequel to the Rachel Hatch Series, taking place right after "Hatch" is discharged from the service.  Hatch is scheduled to see a therapist to get signed off on the legal stuff after her discharge. She's angry, uncomfortable,…

Never forget who you were and always remember who God designed you to be. Keep working with Him.    Father, you've blessed my life beyond expression. I can never thank you enough. Help me to keep doing whatever it takes to be the one you designed me to be. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.