Category Archives: Life

Nothing to say…

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Diane

I’ve lost the desire to write. Creatively, mind you. Give me a 550-word assignment on “basement refinishing” optimized with a keyword density of 1.5% and I’ll have it for you in 20 minutes. Ask me to write a moving blog … Continue reading →

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Finding my Calling

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Diane

“For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” Isaiah 41:13 I’m one of those disorganized Bible readers. I jump around to different books … Continue reading →

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Forgive Me?

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Diane

I’m stubborn. I admit it. If you asked my friends, they’d probably say I’m the most easy-going and down-to-earth person they know. Yet, when I get an idea into my head, there’s almost no changing my mind. My belief system … Continue reading →

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Will Write for Therapy

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Diane

It’s been one of those weeks when I feel way more emotional than usual. It doesn’t happen much these days; I’m more likely to be anxious and wound-up than tearful and quiet, but the sun seems to be gone from … Continue reading →

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Love is Not Just a Verb

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Diane

Life is evolving again. It never stops, but there are those times when the rest of the world seemingly passes you by as your own life takes a break to reach homeostasis. And when your life is stale, the cycle … Continue reading →

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No Matter What

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Diane

Yesterday I wrote about how last week’s events led to a prayer, a prayer to be faithful to God no matter what trials I would face. It took less than 48 hours before I would be tested through another loss, … Continue reading →

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A Test of Faith Unfolding

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Diane

Last week life threw at me a couple illnesses, a week of no sleep and a sit-down with Sean to go over the final divorce paperwork. I had been sick to my stomach no doubt because I knew he was … Continue reading →

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Nothing else to say but this. For now.

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Diane

How many times do I have to explain to my kids that when someone walks out on them it is not their fault? My 10-year-old is already in therapy for suicidal behaviors. How do I protect my sweet little 7-year-old … Continue reading →

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7 Character-Boosting Resolutions

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Diane

What did 2010 hold for you? Sorrow? Self-pity? Financial woes or employment roller-coasters? If you were like me, during life’s hard moments your goals were to get to the next day unscathed. You focused on getting through, getting by…but what … Continue reading →

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Single Mom Ministry (Revisted)

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Diane

Last January I felt God moving on my heart to start a ministry for single moms. Now, I’m not a teacher or a leader or even a great Christian, but I still felt single moms needed a place to talk, … Continue reading →

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