How I feel most days lately. Chunky little me with 'tude. Funny how some things never change – the 'tude part.    Father, you've watched over me my entire life, and finally when my heart was right, you saved me from myself. Thank you is never enough. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. 

                    A beautifully veiled song about the redemption of Jesus Christ. God is love (1John 4:16). Jesus is the Light of the world. Beautiful song. Timeless.    Thank you, Jesus. Thank you for rescuing us and setting us free.   

          I realize there are anti-heroes in literature. Some are unique and lovable in spite of themselves. Written with creative twists in their character, they're entertaining. However, if you can't give me a character I like even a little bit, I don't want to read your novel. There. I said it. …

  For you have struck all my enemies on the jaw;    you have broken the teeth of the wicked. From the Lord comes deliverance.    May your blessing be on your people.    Psalm 3:7b-8 (NIV) 

  Grim Death by Karin Kaufman is Book 12 in The Juniper Grove Mystery Series.  The Juniper Grove Mysteries have become a wonderful haven for Cozy Mystery lovers. A fine community celebrating the joys of neighbors – well, some neighbors – coffee – well, some coffee – tea – well, some tea – and always…

                  This self-photo (my original "selfie") back in the day was taken with my brand new 35mm Konica which I was just given for my 20th birthday right before my friend and I took off for Great Britain and Europe on our grand almost 3-month adventure. Of…

                    When all you want to do is kick back in the beauty and read a good novel . . .    Father, you didn't have to leave this beauty for us to see, experience, appreciate, and celebrate. But you did. Thank you is never enough.…

      Here's a real oldie from the Beatles. I actually like their older songs better than their psychedelic journeys with music and other things.   Father, only you know hearts and souls. Please continue to reach those who need you. We're all desperate for you whether we know it or not. In the…

  You are not a God who takes pleasure in evil;    with you the wicked cannot dwell. The arrogant cannot stand in your presence;    you hate all who do wrong. You destroy those who tell lies;    bloodthirsty and deceitful men    the Lord abhors.    Psalm 5:4-6 (NIV)