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.

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...

WHY?

I have often heard people who are suffering or in the midst of incredibly difficult circumstances say, “When I get to heaven, the first thing I am going to ask God is why He made me suffer? Over these past six weeks since losing Mark, not once have I envisioned him...