Author: Diane Smith
Morning at the Ocean
We are called to tell everyone about the Lord. We are called to be His witnesses. Mark 16:15 And He said to them, “Go into all…
Is That You God?
How often do you wonder if God is speaking or if it is just you? I do most of the time! I have had times…
The Why Questions
I remember as a kid asking the ‘why’ questions that would end up being unanswerable because no answer satisfied me. “Why do I have to…
Growth Group 2001
Since becoming committed to Jesus, I have always been involved in different groups of people who are committed to Him. My dear mom led me…
What About People Pleasing?
In today’s culture we are often warned about not seeking approval of man.* However, I’m not convinced people pleasing is always a bad thing. **…
This is Why I Pray to the Perfect Father
My journals are filled with conversations that I’ve had with the Lord. I know He hears me because the Bible tells me so. Psalm 27:7-8…
Trust in God ~ Hope for People
Church life can sometimes be tricky. Any time you deal with different personalities there’s the risk of being misunderstood, offended, defensive or offensive. There was…
Close to the Shepherd
I was reading in Luke 18 about the blind beggar man who followed Jesus asking Him to have mercy on Him. Finally, Jesus stopped and…
A Father of Compassion
When I taught kindergarten, pretty much every year I would have at least one student who made teaching considerably more frustrating and challenging than the…
He’s Not a Lad, He’s a Man
“The Man from Snowy River” was a favorite movie in our family. It’s a right-of-passage story of a young man (Jim) proving himself by single…