Author: Diane Smith
Overwhelmed Again
There is nothing new under the sun. So it’s no wonder God uses the same strategy to encourage His people as He did thousands of…
Be More Like Him
I realized after my last post that I don’t think I have mentioned that I change the names of people I write about. Occasionally I…
Ordinary People with Extraordinary Hearts
Since writing this in 1992, I have heard or read many prophetic words within the Christian community. In my experience, many are given with much…
Be At Ease in My Presence
I love reading. For enjoyment I often read Christian historical fiction. Gilbert Morris has always been one of my favorite authors, probably because he always…
Miraculous Healing? Really?
God uses many methods to bring healing to the hurting world. He is Jehovah Rapha- the God who heals. Usually, He chooses to use people…
Enjoy Your Life
From the journal . . . . April 1993 Oh Lord, have mercy on us all. I need Your divine influence on my life and…
When Hope is Compromised
For all our married life Mark has struggled against alcoholism. By the grace of God, he has been winning the battle consistently for over six…
Spiritual Endorphins~Blog Part 2
My last post (Don’t Let Discouragement Stop You ~ Blog Part 1) was about a time I was feeling doubtful or insecure about my mission…
Don’t Let Discouragement Stop You ~ Blog Part 1
When a person begins a new venture, they aren’t sure how it will turn out. It could be risky depending on the investment of money,…
Lord, Help Me to Love
I was 22 when I came to know Jesus, and before that I hadn’t really thought about how to love the unlovely or annoying in…