There are times life is too loud. There are so many distractions these days with all our other responsibilities. I gave myself some time off this past week – to unplug, refresh, and recharge. I put my phone away. I didn’t blog everyday. I didn’t check Facebook 12 times a day. I didn’t record any … Read more
Your tomorrow is greater than your yesterday. And today is a new day! Be present. Be here, now. The past got us here. We survived. God is good, He is faithful, and He walked us out of the valley of the shadow of death. Now what? I can’t tell you how much time I have … Read more
Are you a water carrier or a fire carrier? Great post on gossip and fault finding and what to do when someone is gossiping or putting you or someone else down.
Spring Training Lesson #4 – Honoring the Holy Spirit You sense the presence of God when you wake up… You hear something that ‘pricks your heart’… You see a beautiful sunset and wonder… You start crying at church when they sing that song… The Pastor preaches a Word that opens your eyes… All are … Read more
Sometimes in my travels I come across really good sites that help us Authors, Bloggers, and Musicians. I would like to introduce you to Animoto. You can set up a free account and get started making a book trailer or even a trailer for your Blog. They make it so easy. There are templates included, … Read more
12 Inspiring Quotes for our Brave Soldiers and Fallen Heroes “It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped. Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, … Read more
You can’t drown a rubber duck. Really. This post may be a bit out of the ‘norm’ for me. But it’s true. Today is D-Day. Foreclosure day. We have to go to court and sign the papers as the bank is taking back the house we thought was ours. Life happens. Yep. Not what we … Read more
Thank you all for sharing your hearts with me as we walk along this journey called LIFE. I am eternally grateful I do not have to walk alone. May the Lord lead us to ALL the good things He has for us in 2015. God bless you all with peace and joy and love, Diana … Read more
Influence is the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself. The Power of Influence The power of influence lives in your words. We have the ability to build someone up or tear someone down with our words. Our words carry power and may live … Read more
Oh, sweet mornings. My husband is a creative cook. My daughter is a creative cook. 2 cooks in the kitchen last night. Oh my – getting creative sometimes makes an explosion! Yet, I would not have it any other way. There is something about an Artist making something – you can see the spark. You … Read more
I had a very good afternoon today. There is nothing like being around creative people and other Artists. It just makes my heart jump! I had the pleasure of joining some of Janesville’s finest Musicians, Storytellers, Authors, and Artists today at a local Art Gallery in town. And the joy was contagious today! The room was … Read more
I wrote this poem 8 months ago as I sat in the waiting room with my husband, my kids, and my father. My step mom was going in to have part of her lung removed for cancer. I have never seen my dad in a waiting room of a hospital – ever. He hates hospitals. … Read more