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…

Momma, You Are NOT A Failure
Momma, You Are NOT A Failure

Raising small humans is not for the faint of heart. My daily 2:30pm coffee is proof that superpowers (in the form of more caffeine) really are necessary at times.  Life can be messy. Just tonight we went from a full on dance party in the car to Rubberband Man(don’t...

How Is Your Heart?
How Is Your Heart?

Years ago, when Mark and I were newly married, he joined a group of guys that ran together each morning. At one point, his friend, Bob, suggested that they do a short Bible study together after their run, so he took on that responsibility. It was a good time of...

God’s Design For Intimacy
God’s Design For Intimacy

When I was teenager, there was a popular little illustration that floated around as a way to encourage us toward purity and saving ourselves for marriage. We were told we were like roses, and every time we did something sexually impure, it was like subjecting a rose...