Author: Diane Smith
God Has Experience
In this journal entry I wasn’t seeking anything but to know God more by reading His word. Paul was writing to persuade the Corinthians that…
You Have Been Redeemed
Have you ever thought about the variety of moods you experience in a day? True, some days your feelings are more consistent, but on other…
Being Self-sufficient is a Good Thing, Right?
Being responsible and independent are traits that I always believed were very important. Being self-sufficient is a good thing, right? Somewhere along the line I…
Don’t Fret
From the journal . . . . November 2000 I assume we all have times when we feel we can’t do anything right and everything…
You Have Some Major Pride Issues!
Me? Pride? What are you talking about? I’m really humble! This wasn’t the satisfaction-type pride at a job well done. I don’t think that sort…
Imposter Student
Imposter student! I had a professor in the teaching program at Central Washington University who used this title to explain insecure feelings that people get….
Faith Pleases God
From the journal . . . . March 2000 Oh Jesus, You sure blessed me yesterday! I was cranky when I went to bed as…
Distractions
I am a very social person, and I love interpersonal relationships. As my children grew older, we would talk about their friendships. I was very…
What’s Wrong With Just Being Polite?
Covid hit the United Stated in January of 2020. All of our lives were changed and people all over the world were adjusting to social…
Something is Missing
From the journal . . . . May 2013 Lord – I miss you. Something inside feels missing. Not sure what. Maybe it’s because I…