PLANT THE SEED ANYWAY
For writers, there is always a story—even a story about something as simple as planting a lemon seed. Since I enjoy taking a second look at simple things to see…
BALM – BEARERS
NOTE: This is the third in the series of devotional thoughts on the BALM OF GILEAD “Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician here?” Jeremiah 8:22 As…
NEVERMORE TO EVERMORE
NOTE: This is the second in a series based on the Balm in Gilead. “Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician here?” Jeremiah 8:22 Well, here we…
BALM IN GILEAD
INTRODUCTORY NOTE: One of our dear friends, an infectious disease specialist and frontline medical professional, has been leading a drug trial for the drug Remdesivir, which appears to be a…
An Easter In Prison
Well, it’s Easter, and it’s an Easter unlike any other that I’ve experienced. The church doors are closed. We cannot be with our family. But somehow this Resurrection Sunday is…
Handwashing Prayer
The Coronavirus has come like a vengeful tsunami, one none of us were prepared for, and it has changed the way we live our lives. The storm has changed our…
Meet Linda Brooks Davis
In settings where I’m speaking about books and writing, I tell readers that I write stories to tell the Truth. It’s affirming when I meet another writer whose heart and…
Windows and Worldviews
Quiet moments have been hard to come by this busy season, but I found a few early one morning before Christmas. Sitting in my comfy chair and looking out at…
Two Veterans and a Fireside Chat
Today, the flag will be flying at the Nichols’ Nest to honor our nation’s veterans. Because of them, my life is lived in freedom, and I don’t take that for…
To Bully or Not To Bully – That is the Question!
Readers often ask writers where we get the ideas for our stories. What I’m about to write is somewhat of a confession and somewhat of an answer to where I…