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Brewer’s Debate Debacle
"Brewer may not be a sound bite machine but she doesn’t appear to have been involved in scandals or questionable ethics in her many years of government service."
Walking Away from God
Faith in God is a vital part of a healthy life. Studies have shown that those who “believe” have fewer illnesses and a better recovery rate from cancer and other serious conditions. While the divorce rate among believers and non believers is nearly the same, those who profess a shared spiritual foundation say that they...
We Were Once Orphans
Although we can’t all adopt a houseful of desperate children, there are plenty of ways each of us can and should help. I invited Theresia Whitfield to inspire us as she’s been inspired to dive in and care for orphans using her gift of writing. We Were Once Orphans By: Theresia Whitfield Do you remember the...
Abortion, “Morning After” or Contraception…FDA Sliding on Liberal Slope
There appears to be a trend in our government toward making the “emergency” prevention and voluntary termination of pregnancy easier and more accessible than ever – a patently disturbing trend that seems to have no end in sight…much to the concern of pro-lifers in America. It was over a decade ago in 1999 that the...
Inspiration from the Karate Kid
Upon my invitation Sharon Vaz composed this deeply inspiring guest post. Enjoy. Seeking Solace in Unexpected Places: How The Karate Kid Lifted Me Up to a Higher Place I was in a state of strong emotional turmoil, having weathered a series of unexpected personal storms. I had fallen into a deep pit of devastating despair and...
“I Hate My Job!”
Going to work is not always a picnic. If you’re one of the lucky 45% of Americans who say they are satisfied with their job, you might stop reading…or continue and pass this on to someone you know who is in the remaining category. “I hate my job” is an oft-heard mantra among people we...
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...
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.
"Her no-holds-barred approach to the challenges facing our nation today makes her a voice to be reckoned with – and one God is mightily using."
Adam Colwell
Chief Editor, The Presidential Prayer Team
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