Adrift

Adrift Over the years, my late husband, Mark, and I would get away for a few days to the lake in Oklahoma where his parents had a small cabin. It was not only small, but it was simple. His mom was simplistic in her decorating, often bringing older decor from home. As...

The Drive That Changed My Perspective

Amongst the Flowers A year ago this coming September, I moved into a new home. To be honest, I was very content in my home and I was not wanting to move. But, in order to be closer to my family and church, a move was necessary. I listed my home on August 15th and...

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.

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...

Give Me Jesus

Give Me JesusAs I sit here at my computer contemplating the losses of 2020, and there were many, both losses of life and livelihood, I know for many of those who died knowing Christ—our loss is their gain. Here we are early into the year 2021 and the losses continue....