Happy Labor Day!

I hope you all stay safe and be careful while around others. You never know who might be bringing that nasty little virus around. Since it’s a holiday, I thought I’d share a short video that tells the story of Labor Day from one of my favorite channels, the History Channel. I hope you enjoy.   If you or someone you know needs prayer, leave a comment below, and I’ll add it to my prayer …

In My Daughter’s Eyes

Seven Sisters Road It’s here!!! My new middle-grade ghost story available on Kindle and in print. Purchase it here for only $2.99: https://amzn.to/3gIZdiw In My Daughter’s Eyes All of us have done things in our past that we would like to change. Single mothers are a prime example of this. Most look back and wish they’d done something different to ensure their child had less hardships growing up. While these children might be unplanned, they …

Finding God Unexpectedly

I love it when I’m listening to a song or watching something on television and God is mentioned unexpectedly. That occurred the other day. When I’m working out, I like to listen to oldies rock. The other day, the song “Get Together” by The Youngbloods came on. Here are some of the lyrics that made me sit up straighter: “Some may come and some may go, We shall surely pass, When the one that left …

Learning to Trust

“Put the camera down and let’s play ball!” You were abused in your past. Hurt by someone you loved. Cheated on. Abandoned. These are all ways we lose our trust in others. It takes time to overcome these issues, even when it comes to trusting God. It’s hard to understand a God you call Father if your own father abused or abandoned you. Just know that God is nothing like any father here on Earth. …

Lose and Have Fun Doing It

I just wanted to share the book cover for the new middle-grade ghost story I have written with my daughter, Jessi Bain. This is for ages 9-13, so if you know anyone who would like to read it, please let them know. The book is a ghost story based on the legend of Seven Sisters Road in Nebraska City. We hope we did it justice. Make sure you mark the calendar release date: August 27, …

Knowledge is Power

This pandemic has a lot of people afraid. I don’t mean those wearing masks, that right now might be common sense. I’m speaking of those who are so afraid of getting sick, they fear leaving their homes or allowing visitors for any reason. The best way to fight fear is not with the media, it’s with knowledge. I want to put things in perspective for you. This is a respiratory flu. If you have breathing …

Soothe the Savage Beast

I am so excited to find I was a finalist in the Silver Falchion this week for my book Fade to the Edge. However, in order to win, I need votes from readers. If you would take a minute and go to the website to vote, I would greatly appreciate it. The names are listed in alphabetical order by last name, so just look for the “B”s and you’ll find me. Thanks ahead of time. http://www.killernashville.com/machform/view.php?id=195206 Soothe …

Hiding the Truth

This past week I read a news article where only positive tests for the Corona virus are being reported near Tampa, Florida. That means 100% results for the virus. When a journalist (apparently a true journalist because he wanted to know the truth) got suspicious, he discovered what was going on. Turns out if you add in the negative results, that 100% is closer to 9%. It’s hard enough to know what’s going on with …

Where’s the Music?

I grew up in the ‘60’s and ‘70’s. First, let me apologize for disco. It was my generation’s fault. But overall, those two decades were music about peace, love, and understanding. While some protested against the US being in the Vietnam War, I can’t recall a song saying to go after soldiers (though some people did) or tear apart monuments and loot buildings. Instead, our songs had words like “War, what is it good for? …