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...
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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...
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Amongst the Flowers

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

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Valentine’s Day Reflection

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

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Good News for the Good Girl
Good News for the Good Girl

Mar 22, 2018 |

"How is your heart?" This question has been a loving invitation from my Heavenly Father to give Him my whole heart. An invitation to go into a deeper relationship with Him. An invitation for reconciliation over retaliation. A life of love over anger. An...

Nothing Hidden

Feb 16, 2018 |

Balloons were everywhere, pink with white polka dots! It was Lila’s first birthday, and the color pink was throughout the house, a natural thing for a little girl with two older brothers. We arrived Friday night before the party on Saturday. Kelly, our daughter, had...

Interrupted Calendars

Feb 2, 2018 |

The Christmas tree is back in the storage bag, the wreath is off the front door, the decorations are packed in the attic, the children are back in school and we are into a New Year—2018! It is amazing how quickly we shift gears from cleaning, decorating, shopping and...