A bold analysis of life issues infusing faith, humor and encouragement.

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04 Mar Posted by diane in Uncategorized | 1 comment

Are You Doing Your Part?

With much in life, God is the creator and we are the custodians. He creates a sprouting plant and we tend to it until it produces rich food or blooms into color….or withers and dies. Never is this more salient than with babies. Conception and birth are his workmanship and miracle, after that we take...

26 Feb Posted by diane in Restoration, Uncategorized | 3 comments

My Story of Grace

"I felt instant relief and weight lifted off of me. I wasn’t expecting him to fly off the handle, but I couldn’t believe what love and grace had just been shown to me. I was so overwhelmed. I was still his little girl, I was forgiven, and he loved me the same."

02 Oct Posted by diane in Uncategorized | 2 comments

Haunted House—Less Frightening than Life, Fun Distraction

I'm going to The Nest..."best haunted house in America." It will be nice to focus on something less terrifying than real life for a few hours. Are you a fan of haunted houses (the fake kind) or do you avoid them? What are your favorite haunted events or scary movies?

04 Sep Posted by diane in Christian encouragement | 2 comments

Finding the Fun Again

It's easy to get pulled into a downer and fear-saturated existence. That's why it's truly necessary to be deliberate about finding fun. Don't feel like you're running away from truth or that it's irresponsible to do something silly just because everyone around you is painting such a lousy picture with a big, fat brush. And certainly don't feel guilty because you're capable of enjoying yourself in the midst of struggle and uncertainty.

07 Aug Posted by diane in Avoid Work/Embrace Relaxation on Vacation, be in the moment, christian living, Uncategorized | 6 comments

The Trouble with Stopping

Getting away on vacation is something most of us look forward to or at least long for if it isn't a reality. Taking a break from "the grind" of everyday life, a change of pace and slowing down can be deeply refreshing...unless we ponder life and home and let worry take over.