God's choices are a wonder. The birth of Jesus is a prime example. The first recorded visitors after Jesus' birth were shepherds. Not kings or princes or men of wealth, but people who lived outside of regular "civilized" society. They spent their time out in the elements, watching sheep, so it seems likely to …
Author: candlesutton
Candle Sutton writes suspense novels from a Christian worldview. While her primary goal is to entertain, Biblical themes are woven throughout in a non-preachy fashion. She firmly believes that fiction is a powerful tool and that God can and does use it to encourage, challenge, convict, and change His people.
Sutton is a Christian saved by grace, who loves Jesus and tries to live for Him. The beauty of God's creation captivates her, especially anything having to do with water. She enjoys a simple and quiet life in the Northwestern United States.
Watch for Nameless, the first installment in the Sinister Secrets series, available spring 2020.
The Timing of Christmas
As we begin this season of advent, I'm pondering God's timing. Have you ever thought about what it was like to be Mary and Joseph? Mary is nearing the end of her pregnancy and then this decree is issued stating that they have to travel to Bethlehem. At 7 or 8 months pregnant …
Snatched From The Fire
Fire is a force we can't contain. All you have to do is see the images coming out of California to see the raw power and destruction fire can cause. My heart aches at the loss of life from the California wildfires. There were so many people, trying to flee the destruction, who just …
Injured Fingers Matter
Funny how you don't notice how much a part of your body does until you injure it. Saturday I cut my finger. It's a pretty deep cut and bled for a while. As I was applying pressure and waiting for the bleeding to stop, I thought, "Well, at least it's only my ring finger, …
Are you Orpah?
Do you ever feel like you're standing on a precipice? You have two choices - turn back to what you know or jump in and don't look back. Now I'm not proposing you should go jump off a cliff, but as I've studied the book of Ruth recently, I've been struck by the impact …
God sees the fish
"So Simon Peter climbed back into the boat and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many the net was not torn." John 21:11 What's so special about that verse? At first glance, it doesn't seem like much. In fact, I've read over that verse so many …
Why Community Matters
Community. It's hard to find and even harder to lose. Recently, I made a cross country move. When you make a major move, there are certain hardships you expect. Leaving friends, finding a new job, learning a new city. Yet, surprisingly, there's been a spiritual impact as well. It's taken me a while …
Perfect Love
There have been several trips to the Vet's office lately. As we sit in the waiting room, my little fearful dog only wants to be held. The scary noises make her tremble and she turns her face to hide in me. During those times, I think of 1 John 4:18 - "There is no …
Define “Good”
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28 Have you ever struggled with this verse? I have! I look at the Christians who are being persecuted, tortured, and killed for their faith. I think about cancer. …
Salt-less Cookies
“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot." Matthew 5:13 As I was thinking about this, I was reminded of the time I made chocolate chip …
Candle Sutton 