A bold analysis of life issues infusing faith, humor and encouragement.
From marriage and parenting to mental health and social issues: I speak with as much clarity and definition as time and research will allow. Reader input adds the illustrious punch, so I welcome all views. Follow me on Twitter and Facebook.
God Loves Authentic Whiners
The following piece brought a lot of inspiration to me so I asked leadership coach Jerome Daley if I could share it here. Hope you can relate as much as I did…and don’t feel bad if you’ve been a whiner lately. Diane Markins Advanced Complaining by Jerome Daley, Leaderhip Coach I need...
Selective Faith
For those who call themselves Christians the Bible is, well, their “bible.” It’s the instruction manual, the map and the rule book for living. Just as those who attempt to use a new piece of technology without reading the instruction manual, a traveler who veers away from the plotted course or someone who attempts to...
God Only Calls When He Equips
“Not by might nor by power but by My Spirit, says the Lord…” Zechariah 4:6 I invited Michele Howe, author of Burdens do a Body Good to write the following guest post. If you’re feeling like God is prompting you to step up and take on a new challenge, don’t fear! If He calls you, He will...
Cultivating Patriotism
“My God! How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of, and which no other people on earth enjoy!” ~Thomas Jefferson While visiting Boston last fall and touring the Freedom Trail, I saw some physical evidence—lasting remnants—of the history of our country. Reading history books and learning about the sacrifices...
Simple Joy in Complicated Economy
“Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes, and adversity is not without comforts and hopes.” Francis Bacon Remember the good ol’ days…about three years ago, when we all had money and businesses were booming? Things have certainly changed. Our business was busy. My husband was actually taking care of “big picture” aspects of our...
About Diane
Diane Markins writes and speaks in a "high def, authentic style" about issues that impact daily living. She aspires to reflect the love of God as a wife, mom, businesswoman, speaker and writer. Married to her high school sweetheart in 1979, Diane is also the mother of two grown kids and a daughter-in-law. Her life is also shared with two dogs and a cat.
"Diane is a gifted, talented woman who has demonstrated leadership and kindness in many situations. She has a positive spirit that is contagious and her commitment to Christ is evident for all to observe."
Michael Tucker
21st Century Ministries (21stcenturyministries.org), founder/director
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