At the beginning of the study of the Acts of the Apostles, I asked God to reveal my wrong thinking and that’s exactly what He has done since lesson 1. Over and over in Acts, 1 and 2 Peter, James, and many other places, I have studied warnings about how wrong thoughts result in corrupt behavior.<< MORE >>

Sam Contino doesn’t take no for an answer. As far as he is concerned, the impossible just takes a little longer. In his memoir, Contino tells how to get the job done, no matter what “the job” might entail.<< MORE >>

Join me in welcoming my dear friend, Susanne Lakin. I met Susanne at the second writer's conference I attended, almost five years ago. Neither of us were published at that time, although Susanne had already written many novels. From our first meeting, I knew she would be a special and valuable friend. Susanne has become my mentor. I have learned a great deal from her. She is an amazingly gifted and intuitive writer. Although I have talked with her many times, there are important things I've never asked her. So here goes.<< MORE >>

Yesterday I went to see October Baby, having eagerly anticipated this movie after my pastor recommended it. Hollywood is all about the bottom-line. Movies that make money encourage Hollywood to make more of the same type of movies. For this reason, I firmly believe we should support family movies with an edifying message. << MORE >>

Ever wonder about this passage? Why does Paul admonish us to put on the belt of Truth first when we put on the armor of God? I admit to being puzzled by this. << MORE >>

The other day I took a load of items to the post office for mailing. Lugging my stack inside, I stood in a long line, shifting my parcels from one arm to the other and back again while I waited for the next available teller. At length the task was completed, although I still had a conglomeration of address stickers, papers, and an empty box to tote back to the car. Rearranging the pile of stuff in my hands as I hurried into the parking lot, I did not notice the bright yellow Mustang pulling out of a nearby parking space. << MORE >>

You remember that nosy neighbor who always knows everything about all the people who live within a country mile of her? You know, the one in the quick stop who stares with suspicion at everyone she sees? Peeks out from behind curtains? Snoops in your garage when you're not home?<< MORE >>

Catherine Leggitt's first novel in the Christine Sterling mystery series is a well-written page turner that should appeal to a wide range of readers. It follows the adventures of a "Jump to Conclusions" housewife as she unravels a complex set of circumstances << MORE >>

A death, a murder, the occult, a paramilitary organization, a potentially corrupt sheriff’s office, a nosy reporter, a diva, a missing dog, bikers, Goths, a surprise ending, and a woman trying to piece together her own investigation among lies, rumor and innuendo – all to clear a deputy’s name. This is The Dunn Deal, the second in the Christine Sterling trilogy. << MORE >>

The year I turned four, my mother borrowed a witch costume from my aunt and dressed up for Halloween. I will never forget the trauma of watching that beautiful woman transform into a dark disfigured creature. She put on the voluminous black dress first. When she tugged a rubber mask over her face and secured the black stringy wig and pointed hat, she turned to look at me. All trace of her sweet face had disappeared, replaced by wrinkles, warts, and a huge hook nose. I swallowed hard and stepped away. My heart stopped for a moment, I blinked, trying to dislodge the nightmarish image, but it wouldn't go away. << MORE >>