Author: Diane Smith
What Do You Want Me to Do for You
There’s a verse in the Bible from the book of Mark when Jesus encounters Bartimaeus, the blind man. I remember it clearly because when my…
Look for What He Highlights
When I re-read this entry, the words I believe the Lord spoke were inspiring to me! However, the context of it was very confusing so…
Try, Try, Again
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, again!! This familiar motto reminds me of a current favorite passage I have. Phil 3:12-14 NLT 12 I…
Jesus Says, “All is Well. I’m in Control”
I remember having a time of anxiety when I was a little girl. I was in kindergarten and had accidentally kicked my best friend in…
Rejoice in Our Resurrection
Christ suffered for our sins once for all time. He never sinned, but He died for sinners to bring you safely home to God. He suffered…
It’s Not a Sacrifice
When I first became a believer in 1975, my dear mom got me some Christian albums she thought I might like. I absolutely LOVED them…
God Is the Key
The spiritual manifestations or signs and wonders are a controversial topic in the church at large. I am not here to debate the validity or…
Don’t Jump
My husband, Mark, has a very good sense of humor. He used to compare our child-raising efforts to pushing a wheelbarrow full of frogs. It…
We See Things Imperfectly
When I reread this word, I was struck by Who was speaking to me. I think Jesus because He refers to ‘Our Father’ and ‘My…
It Sort of Resembles Hate
The Lord is always calling us to higher things. At this time, I felt I was having some victories in forgiving personal offenses and choosing…