When my girls were in Color Guard, my kitchen table was always a disaster. I know you aren’t supposed to use the words always and never, but it’s true! (OK, for the sake of better communication, I’ll phrase it differently.) My kitchen table was continually piled high and deep with all their essential gear. Only rarely was I …
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Hi! I'm Dianne. Welcome to my home on the Internet! Grab a cup of coffee (decaf for me, please) and join me for a while! There are few things I like better than a good cup of coffee shared with a good friend. When life gets lifey (as my sweet mamma says), there is nothing like spending time with a good friend. Talking through issues. Giving and receiving encouragement. Praying together. Celebrating together. What woman doesn’t need that!
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Yesterday marked 30 years of loving this man!
According to tradition, the 30th anniversary is the Pearl Anniversary. I don’t know exactly why, but I surmise it’s because of how a pearl is formed inside an oyster.
A grain of sand, or some other irritant, finds its way inside. The oyster produces a substance that coats the irritant, eventually forming a pearl.
Irritants are plentiful in marriage. Tim & I have certainly had more than a few. Some of our own making, some we didn’t ask for. But God has been gracious and merciful to us. He has taught us how to love each other through them. He has taught us how to forgive when the irritant is something one of us did to cause the other pain. We are still learning.
You could say love and forgiveness have formed in our marriage a string of pearls.
There is no one else I’d rather walk this life with. Tim is God’s precious gift to me.
I love you, Sweetheart.
💞 What have you found that makes a difference in your marriage? That keeps you connected to your spouse? 💞
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THIS GIRL AMAZES ME! She came over early so the Tim-Man could change out her tie rods. Well, the other day she purchased the right tools (including jack stands and a hydraulic jack) and replaced her strut and spring coil assemblies and the sway bar links ALL BY HERSELF!! Her daddy was SO PROUD when she showed him.
This is so beyond me. But I am a proud mama! Happy Birthday, sweet girl!! We love you!!
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Claudia and I put together James’s Christmas arrangement. Still missing him like crazy. Yet we rejoice that James is celebrating Christmas with His Savior.
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HOLY FATHER, GIVE ME GREAT LOVE FOR YOUR WORD AND THE TRUTH IN IT.
May the Holy Spirit illumine truth as I read its pages. Teach me to use your Sword as my weapon against Satan.
Help me to study it well, hiding its treasures in my heart.
Bring to mind truth from Your Word for my needs today.
In Jesus's Name,
Amen!
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Collecting Scriptures as we read God's Word can be a great help for when we face temptation. Writing them in a journal on an index card or a sticky note keeps them "at the ready" for when we need them.
If you struggle with memorizing Scripture, I have a resource to help you hide God's Word in your heart:
The PSALMS Meditation Method is a set of worksheets that guides your meditation process so that you know a verse thoroughly, even though you may not have "memorized" it.
You can find it in my SHOP under "Bible Study Helps." (See the Instagram links in my bio.)
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HOLY FATHER, PROTECT MY MIND WITH THE TRUTH FROM YOUR WORD. Bring to mind Scripture I have stored in my heart for my needs today.
Where my mind is too busy, remind me to be still and know that You are God (Psalm 46:10) so I can sense the Holy Spirit's leading.
For any thoughts that do not honor You, remind me to
--set aside these thoughts
--shift my thinking
--and focus on things that are true, admirable, excellent, and worthy of praise.
In essence, I choose to worship YOU rather than anything else. (Philippians 4:8-9)
As I study Your Word, please move that truth from my mind to my heart so I experience life change.
Help me think properly about my circumstances today.
In Jesus's Name,
Amen!
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Think about how your thought life affects your spiritual battles. Do any thoughts need to come under the authority of Jesus Christ?
Drop an emoji if you are wearing the Helmet of Salvation today! 🙏🙏🙏
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DO YOU CARE FOR LITTLE ONES OR AGED ONES?
Do you teach students?
Do you move within the corporate world?
Are you walking through a valley of suffering?
What task has God given you in your arena of ministry?
It doesn’t matter what it is, God wants us to give ourselves *fully* to the work He assigns us.
And here’s the “why.”
“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” (1 Corinthians 15:58-59 NIV)
Our labor is in not in vain! Because, as the verses prior to these say, Jesus has conquered the sting of death. Through Him we have victory.
Everything we do can point to Jesus so He receives glory in all our tasks.
So if you’re feeling discouraged today, take heart. Victory is yours. God will use your efforts for His kingdom. He loves you so.
What work has God given you today?
Double tap if you agree!
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HOW TO CULTIVATE AN ATTITUDE OF THANKSGIVING ALL YEAR ROUND.
If you're like me, your mind is spinning with all the craziness of this week. You might even be a bit afraid of what the future holds. I know that I am doing a good amount of "instructing my heart" to trust the Lord.
The best cure of worry and fear is a shift in focus -- from our circumstances to the One who controls them. With Thanksgiving approaching, this shift can include listing all the the wonderful ways God has cared for us in the past -- which builds our trust that He will continue to care for us in the coming days.
Would you join me in focusing on the wonderful deeds of the Lord as Thanksgiving approaches?
This 5-Day Mini Bible Study is a special Thanksgiving treat that will help you cultivate an attitude of thanksgiving (and trust) all year long.
🦃 Get your copy from the Instagram link in my profile. 🦃
Psalm 77:11-12 “I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.”
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Tim and I had the sweetest time together down at Surfside. It was a much needed respite from the whirlwind of the last 8 months or so. (I started to list *all the things* that identify this time period, but decided this post should focus on respite!)⠀
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Tim and I love to cook together, so FOOD was a fun part of our getaway. We enjoyed sunrises and moonrises over the water, walks along the beach and collecting sea shells, and just sitting on the porch in these great big swing chairs. And ... naps!⠀
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Didn't "think" too much about anything. Just enjoyed being together in a beautiful place. ⠀
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