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…

Learning To Laugh
Learning To Laugh

Let’s face it, women can be extremely hard on themselves. I have talked with many young women who are defeated and struggling with feelings of failure. With the advent and accessibility of technology, women are more defeated than ever. With the push of a button, we...

Creating A Home That’s A Haven
Creating A Home That’s A Haven

A year ago, my husband and I bought a fixer upper, and when I say fixer upper, I mean we walked in the house and “ewww” was the nicest thing we could say. It was in the county and neighborhood we wanted and because it had been vacant for five years, it was also in the...

Two Small Copper Coins
Two Small Copper Coins

Recently, I was reading and came to a story in the twelfth chapter of Mark that captured my attention. Perhaps, the reason it caught my attention was because the woman involved in the story was a widow. I have known many widows, but I was not one myself—until now....