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Every Day With Jesus | Review

I have enjoyed the adult devotional books by Charles Stanley, so when I saw this children’s daily devotional available, my interest was piqued.

The book is sturdy, colorful, and attractive. There is one short devotional per page that takes less than five minutes to read.

Each devotional begins with a verse, gives practical application, then ends with a one-sentence prayer and challenge for the day. The devotional covers topics such as trusting God, forgiving others, reading the Bible, believing...

Scripture Graphics #81

Two practical ways of how to love our neighbor as ourselves (a command reiterated in the New Testament).

Paul had gone through countless trials and adversities, yet he had calm assurance and steadfast trust that, no matter what he went through, God would always be with him. Can we say the same? Or have we allowed circumstances to mar our trust in God?

Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy: for I am the LORD your God. And ye shall keep my statutes, and do them: I am the LORD which sancti...

The Sea Before Us | First Line Friday, Book Review

When I think of WWII fiction, the name Sarah Sundin comes to mind. I've only read a few of her books, but she has capture WWII perfectly. I am completely transported back in time!

First Line:Wyatt Paxton never realized coming home could be so bittersweet as leaving.


My ReviewWyatt had me from page one. He was more of the quieter hero, the one who made terrible mistakes, was overly-protective… YET… he learned. He was a hero with flaws, but not without progress. He understood forgiveness, bu...

My Jesus, I Love Thee | Music Video

I love it when my students request a special arrangement. And I love it even more when they request it because they’ve been asked to play at an event! One of my violin students was asked to play violin at her church’s Valentines’ Banquet! I very happily provided her this arrangement.

Note: Video is recorded by me

Available on WAJN

On the Upswing!

Last week's writing went far better than I anticipated!! It was the final week of Author Olympics and that pushed me to do a lot more than I would have initially.
So, here are my goals and what really happened:Write at least 3,000 wordsWROTE 9,825!!!Read 75 research pagesREAD 111 pagesFinished both Knights and Armor  and Handbook of Short Story Writing This week, I'm not anticipating such a big writing/reading week. Not only is the sick season dwindling out so I can teach again (praise...

Scripture Graphics #80

Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe. (Philippians 3:1)We need all of the reminders that we can get to rejoice because our flesh gets weighed down too easily with the cares of this temporal world. To have a reminder to rejoice everyday is but a safeguard for our focus.Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. (Philippians 4:4)

Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatso...

Short Story Success | Wordquill article

I'm on Wordquill again! This time, with an article dedicated to the process of short story writing. Even though I've written several short stories, I still have a lot to learn in the area. Here, I'm just mentioning the starting basics. I hope they're helpful to you!
~*~*~*~Short stories, like all aspects of the written word, have taken their rise and fall in the course of time. Today, we not only have the timeless short stories of the past, but we also see writers daily adding to the plethora...

He Hideth My Soul | First Line Friday, Book Review, and Blog Tour

Once again, I'm happy to join Faith and the release of another of her books! If you like clean Christian westerns, Faith Blum is an author you may want to check out.

Before I continue with the tour, though, here's the first line!



Dear future wife,


These letters are my way of trying to keep from going deep into despondency again. At least that is my hope. In them, you will learn more about me than anyone has ever known before.

Ooh... yes, a book that begins with letters to a future wife! ;)
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What have I been working on...???

I told you I'd spill the beans soon. And here I am! In video and everything. So what is my current WIP? The video is less than five minutes long.

Video Lesson Openings!

Bear with me for a moment while I get all business-like on you... but, as many of you know, music is one of my passions. Coupled with my passion for music, is my passion for teaching. And, because of the wonders of the great online, I have begun expanding my video lesson studio!

I highly endorse local teachers. Having someone in-studio with you, teaching you, and helping you learn your instrument is the best option. But sometimes, that best option just isn’t there, and you can’t find a local t...