Amongst the Flowers

Read some thoughts from Dianne on Valentine’s Day from lessons learned in her marriage.

Valentine’s Day Reflection

Read some thoughts from Dianne on Valentine’s Day from lessons learned in her marriage.

Christmas 2025

This past Sunday, my pastor was preaching from Isaiah 53. In this chapter, Isaiah portrays Christ as the slain Lamb of God.

An Attitude of Gratitude

Two years ago, my Mom was diagnosed with Dementia. Those first few months after her diagnosis, I found myself thinking of her a great deal, especially at night. Mom became a widow in 2009 when my dad passed away with cancer…

Jesus Loves You
Jesus Loves You

JESUS LOVES YOUJesus Loves You My niece, Jacquelyn, has two little girls. Her youngest, Margaret, is 4 years old. As her mommy was putting her to bed one night, Margaret asked her a question, Mommy, do you think that Santa knows that Jesus loves him? My niece assured...

Thanksgiving 2021

THANKSGIVING 2021Once again, it is the time of year when we stop to focus on the things in our lives for which we are grateful. Thanksgiving Day gives us an opportunity not only to gather with friends and family, but to reflect on the past year and to give thanks for...

Seasons

secrets of the seasonsI love the different seasons we experience in Tennessee. Spring bursts forth exhibiting the colorful and inescapable beauty of creation, summer brings afternoon showers, warmer temperatures, insects, and the smell of fresh cut grass, fall...