Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills In this season of celebration, may love, joy, peace, and hope wrap you in a warm embrace. Praying you see the light of God in unexpected places and hear His whispers of wisdom guiding your every step. With anticipation in our hearts for the new year, trust in the God who fills our lives with purpose. …

2022 The Year of Optimism

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I’m ready for this 2022 New Year to be wrapped in optimism. For that to happen, I must make a conscious decision (sometimes moment by moment) to declare joy in all things: ups, downs, and in-between times. It’s easy to write out that declaration, but to enlist optimism and joy, I need help—supernatural help and a …

Quotes and Scripture for 2021

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills The New Year causes us to take a deep breath, learn from history, and move forward with strength and courage. Quotes and Scripture often give us a push to reach out as brave and optimistic inhabitants of earth. One or more of the 15 words to live by below could help you journey through the days …

7 Things to Remember about the Approaching Holidays

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills The holidays are approaching like a jet on a mission—fast and filled with activities. Some of us love this time of year. The colors of gold, orange, and scarlet with a crisp feel of lower temps can be an emotional high—it is for me! The sweet scent and taste treats of apples, cinnamon, and pumpkin are …

12 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays without Blowing Your Budget

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills The holidays are marching toward us much faster than we can imagine. We treasure those special moments with family and friends, but menus, activities, parties, shopping, and decorating can rob our enthusiasm plus put a dent in our budgets. We embrace all the wonder of  the big three holidays: Thanksgiving Christmas New Year Careful planning is …

3 Quick Tips About the New Year

By DiAnnMills @DiAnnMills Christmas is swirling in our thoughts. We’ve had great parties, memorable reunions, laughter, hugs, and maybe a tear or two. But it’s all been a grand celebration of our Lord’s birth. With the New Year approaching like a team of runaway horses, what are three quick tips for us to embrace 2017? Choose joy. This is not …