Author: Diane Smith
Expensive Perfume
Walking by faith is harder for some than for others. It’s also easier at certain times of your life than other times. And it always…
The Great I Am
When your children grow up and leave home, you no longer have authority over them. The hope is that you still have enough influence to…
Just Do It
Sometimes when we consider our own resources, we don’t feel particularly valuable. At this time, I was very busy with my family, and we were…
Called to Love
I wrote this thirty years ago. Today, I would have responded differently to this situation with more grace, I hope. I had survived breast cancer…
Do You Want to Do More for God?
I had been talking with a friend (I’ll call him Jake) who wanted to do more for God but was skeptical because he had been…
From Anxiety to Beast Mode
It’s been a while since I have had any significant anxiety for which I am very thankful. However, anxiety can be such a nightmare for…
Priority Adjustment
When I journal, it is very raw at times. I vent and complain and strive to be honest. The Lord is kind and compassionate to…
Mother-Daughter Talks
Here’s a true confession. When I was in junior high, I was what could be called ‘boy crazy’. I didn’t have a personal relationship with…
A Couple
After the first day of college, I was scared. So scared that I came home, went immediately to the freezer, and ate one quarter of…
God, What Can I Pray for You?
God’s timing is ALWAYS right. Funny, I felt inspired to do this specific prayed pursuit about thirty-five years ago, but I barely started before I…