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.

Take Time

TAKE TIME Years ago, while living in Houston, Texas, we had the sweetest neighbors, Dave and Neva Nicholson. Our younger daughter, Kelly, referred to them as Mr. and Mrs. Nickian, which always made them laugh. Dave worked for the Exxon Corporation, and Neva was a...

Seeking Him

SEEKING HIM After a recent Secrets group, several of the girls and leaders were talking about cell phones and how to secure one’s privacy. We were joking about how “they,” not knowing exactly who “they” would be, are aware of everything we say, text, and email. After...

Valentine’s Message

A VALENTINE'S MESSAGE The first question which the priest and the Levite asked was: “If I stop to help this man, what will happen to me?” But the good Samaritan reversed the question: “If I do not stop to help this man, what will happen to him?” Martin Luther King...