Saturday, February 18, 2012


Silent Tears

Silent tears. Deepest pain.
How long will you stay with nothing to gain?
I'll carry you as long as I must.
It's the only way to make it just.
A broken heart will play the part
Until Someone mends my broken heart.
Bella, my sweet, I miss you my wonderful pet.
A miracle could bring you home to me yet.
Silent tears. Deepest pain.
How long will you stay with nothing to gain?

Even though the following was a parable God used to show David his own sin and faults, it is also comforting to know that God even knows how much a pet can mean to us and how much it grieves us to lose our pet. Also, it makes me think of how God gave the precious Lamb for our salvation. I think it may be a 'type of Christ'. There are many in the Old Testament.


And He sent Nathan the prophet to tell this story to David: A rich man and a poor man lived in the same town. The rich man owned a lot of sheep and cattle, but the poor man had only one little lamb that he had bought and raised. The lamb became a pet for him and his children. He even let it eat from his plate and drink from his cup and sleep on his lap. The lamb was like one of his own children. (2 Samuel 12:1-3 CEV) If your heart is broken, you'll find GOD right there; if you're kicked in the gut, he'll help you catch your breath. (Psalm 34:18 MSG)

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! Remember that Jesus is the greatest love of all. I read this morning in Psalm 34:18 that God is near to the brokenhearted. I love the MSG rendering of that verse. It says: "If your heart is broken, you'll find GOD right there; if you're kicked in the gut, he'll help you catch your breath." Love it!

Friday, January 27, 2012

The Light in the Valley

A very late happy new year to all. I am including a link to Create Space The Light in the Valley preview. You can download a free pdf version and any feedback at Create Space or here would be very much appreciated. Blessings to all.
The Light in the Valley: a story of faith and courage by Patricia Norman Rachal as told by Mary Boyter
The Light in the Valley is also available in eBook format at Smashwords.com.

Friday, December 23, 2011

MERRY CHRISTMAS! REMEMBER THE REASON FOR THE SEASON IS JESUS! CELEBRATE HIM!

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Friday, November 11, 2011

God is an awesome artist!

Beautiful fall colors are a favorite of almost everyone. I love this time of the year. As we enjoy the beauty of the fall leaves and the cooler weather, let us not forget to thank God, the Creator of everything for His goodness and the beauty He has created. As the Spring and Summer greenery and other colors fade and die, remember, it is only preparation for another season of beauty of a different kind. Enjoy the greatest artist of all time--God.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

PETRIFIED!

How could this happen?!!!! It is an author/editor's greatest fear. Well, mine anyway. A while back I posted a review on Smashwords on a phenomenal author's book (Debra Diaz) and just noticed yesterday I had a word misspelled! So what's the point? Point is, even when posting on blogs and websites we should always proofread and double check (maybe triple check?) for errors. We as authors and editors should be people of excellence. So should we not ever make mistakes? Well, that's ridiculous since we are mere human beings. But that error on my part was absolutely uncalled for. However, it doesn't change the fact that Debra Diaz is one of the best authors out there. Just remember to proof everything you write. If you find errors in this post send me an email and we will laugh together.

Read an eBook today and escape reality for awhile. It soothes you for the return to the real world.