She's broken, desperately needs what she doesn't know or have, and he needs what God has for him.
Seeing . . . a love story.
Father, thank you for giving me inspiration I never knew I'd write about in so many of my stories. Thank you is never enough. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
Strong winds were to occur Tuesday in late afternoon. They started earlier than expected and are supposed to last well into the middle of the night. We attempted to get things squared away, but sometimes there's no accounting for what that wind has in mind. The power blinked out briefly, upsetting the digital clocks, but resuming its light and holding. For now.
Storms are inevitable in most places on earth. They vary in substance, depth, distance, and always in power. Some are catastrophic, others are inconvenient, and still others linger in their disturbances.
The parallel in a Christian's spiritual walk is defining. We're buffeted by the strengths of spiritual storms we face. And like any other storm, it's best to be prepared. The devil and his minions are liars, haters, attackers, and deceivers. Without the Holy Spirit's supervision, we can be brought down for a moment in time or for too-long periods of time because of our enemy's deceitful ways. Forcing ourselves to remember: "Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world," it is a must to know where our true power source is inside of us. Rely always on the Name above all names to fight the inevitable battles we face in this life: the Name of Jesus. The power in the Name of Jesus is unequaled – and we're desperately in need of Him.
Keep fighting the good fight under the stormy skies. If you choose, the Lord will be with you in spite of all the horrific battles faced. I've been without Him in personal battles in my lifetime so I can tell you firsthand, there is no comparison to going through this life with Jesus. Far, far better. Now and in eternity.
Father, I can never thank you enough for rescuing me, for waiting until the best time to get my full attention and come before you in repentance and in need of Jesus, the Savior of the world, and definitely the Savior of my soul. Please, keep me serving you, Lord. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
It's time. God Bless You. Jesus Is The Reason for The Season.
Father, thank you for rescuing me. I can never thank you enough. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
. . . in a love song is the novel I wrote taken from the lyrics to The Marshall Tucker Band's hit song "Heard It in a Love Song."
I asked myself what kind of man would write those lyrics and/or think that way about relationships, falling in love. "That" man turned into Dale Rivers in my novel.
Raw Romantic Redemptive
Available in e-book only.
Remember: "Nicole Petrino-Salter writes love stories with a passion."
Father, thank you is never enough for the words, stories, characters you've given me. Thank you for novels and the ability to write them. You asked, and, thankfully, I wrote. Please help me to continue doing as you ask. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
Be very careful, then, how you live–not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.
Ephesians 5:15-17 (NIV)
The spiritual war on earth is often ignored. The good versus evil part is recognized by most people. Some refuse to define evil until they become victims to it. To be unaware of the spiritual or supernatural elements present on this earth is to remain ignorant of the best and the worst possible influences in the lives of human beings.
There are many novels which address the supernatural. Some address the good v. evil conflict and others merely portray the hero and antagonist without any deeper references.
In most of my stories the supernatural element is included. In Destination spiritual warfare is addressed in a particular character with a personal battle to face. Done accurately gives the reader an opportunity to recognize what it can be like to war against or be victimized by the enemy of our souls.
While many Christians are soft on spiritual warfare and unbelievers fail to fight against an enemy they don't recognize, the struggle is real and the more a person understands its reality, the more equipped he or she is to fight it.
As I've said before, fiction can provide understanding and clear pictures of the warfare without delving into the fantasy or sci-fi genres. Bottom line: spiritual warfare is the real battle between good (God/Jesus/Holy Spirit) and evil (Satan). To ignore it is to risk the results.
Father, thank you for teaching us all we need to know to fight and thrive in our lives on earth. Your desire is to educate us by your Word. We are not helpless in you. Thank you is never enough. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
Finally finished decorating mine today. This girl has ALWAYS loved Christmas! Jesus is the Reason for the Season.
Thank you, Lord. You didn't have to come to rescue us and yet you did. You took our sins and died on that cross in agony. Rose again that we might make our way to you. "I am the way, the truth, and life. No one comes to the Father except through me." Glory to God in the Highest and on earth peace to all mankind. Jesus is the Prince of Peace between God and man. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
Words that make me enormously grateful since this novel is my one and only mystery/police procedural. Thank you is not enough.
"As a Christian, I find her writing inspiring as she unfolds the realities of life as they tie into a relationship with Jesus." — L.P. Doil
"If you're looking for a cookie-cutter suspense novel, this isn't it, and that makes it good!" — B.B. Anderson
"Have to admit I didn't suspect the killer until almost the end. I would recommend this book to all who like the who dunnit genre." — R.B. Lovell
"I'm in love with the characters and I believe this could be a series of mystery books." — J. Fischer
"I would recommend this book to everyone who loves mystery and drama." — AC
"As always Nicole Petrino-Salter delivers! She is a writer from the heart. Loved this book." — S.H.
Thank you to all the readers of Race who left their thoughts/reviews on Amazon. Really appreciate it.
Father, apart from you I can do nothing. Not write one word. Thank you for words, stories, characters, all of it. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
Who doesn't love this song?! I love it. So much. Great musicians, great lyrics, perfect voice for it. Love it!
Father, you've given us such beauty and allowed us to indulge it. What a gift. Thank you is never enough. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
We salute you, we honor you, and we cannot thank you enough.
Father, please touch every veteran of our armed services this day and let them know, in spite of all that happens in this world, we thank them and ask that you bless their lives. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
