Saving Scotland

While doing research for Emma’s Quest on St. Andrews and Dundee, Scotland, I stumbled upon the history of the Recording Scotland Collection. Since my father was an artist from Dundee, I loved learning about the heroic efforts of British artists during World War II to...

Trouble Aboard

“When a gentle southerly breeze came up, they weighed anchor, thinking it would be smooth sailing. But they were no sooner out to sea than a gale-force wind, the infamous nor’ easter, struck. They lost all control of the ship. It was a cork in the storm.” —Acts...

The House God Builds

I read a story of a carpenter who told his boss he was ready to retire and spend time with his wife and family. His boss was saddened because this man had been a good, reliable employee for many years. He asked the carpenter if he would do him a favor and build one...

Mirror Mirror on the Wall

A few weeks ago, a female cardinal began attacking her reflection in the glass of one of our porch doors. She would come several times daily, sit on our table umbrella, and throw herself repeatedly against the window. Next, she’d hop onto the door handle and peck the...

The Good Part

“Clocks were created to make us the stewards of our time but sometimes end up making us nervous.” –Calvin Miller An Irish proverb asserts, “When God made time, he made plenty of it.” Still, the incessant ticking of the clock as I write my first 2023 Hub devotion...

Simply as I see it

Is That You?

Is That You?

Go ahead. You can do it . . . KNOCK. Now it’s your turn. Has there ever been a closed door you were afraid to knock on but did? What was the result?  I always welcome your comments. Starr You are welcome to share memes from my website on social media as...

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Agatha Christie

Born: September 15, 1890 in Torquay, United Kingdom    Died: January 12, 1976 in Winterbrook, Oxfordshire   Mystery writer, Dame Agatha Christie, is the best-selling novelist of all time. She was a voracious reader from an early age and published...

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We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby!

We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby!

My Swinger Years I’m a third-generation artist, and for an artist a camera is an indispensable tool. I purchased my first camera in high school―a Polaroid Swinger manufactured in the late ‘60s. It sold for $19.95. The Swinger developed black and white photos on the...

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Macro Moment #1

  "In God, there is no time, only eternity—or more simply, only now. His name is I AM. Here—wherever my feet are—is where I can love Him." —Ann Voskamp, One Thousand Gifts

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AWARDS

AWARDS

2022 Illumination Book Awards 2022 – Romance Fiction: For the Love of Emma – First 2021 American Book Fest Best Book Awards 2021 – Best Cover Design Fiction: For the Love of Emma – Finalist / Historical Fiction: For the Love of Emma – Finalist Advanced Writers &...

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Selah

Selah

  ”For these are not my own ideas, but I have told you what the Father said to tell you.”   —John 12:49 NLT (You're welcome to share this meme but please retain my copyright.)

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Mark Twain

Born: November 30, 1835 in Florida, Missouri Died: April 21, 1910 in Redding, Connecticut From his experience as a licensed river pilot, Samuel Langhorne Clemens chose the pen name Mark Twain. The term "mark twain" means it is safe to sail because the...

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I Should Do What?

I Should Do What?

From Penang Pilot to Palette and Pen I'm a third-generation artist. I knew from a young age that I wanted to paint like my father. I only wish someone had told me that I should pursue writing as well. I  grew up in a family brimming with creativity. I never knew my...

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Wake Up, America!

Wake Up, America!

“Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning, like servants waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him. —Luke 12:35-36, NIV  In 1917, New York...

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A New Heart

A New Heart

    "And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart." –Ezekiel 36:26, NLT (You're welcome to share this meme, but please retain my...

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Web-Launch Welcome

Welcome to my brand-spankin' new author website. Please take time to look around. As my site grows, you'll find inspirational posts, photographs, sharable memes, iPhone photography tips, and historical facts and updates on my latest endeavor, Beyond the Rainbow. I...

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A Matter of Perspective

A Matter of Perspective

“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” —Romans 8:18 NIV Getting from Point A to Point B is seldom by way of a straight path. Just to keep things interesting, life throws us a curve now and then and...

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