By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Recently, I finished a book by Brant Hansen titled Life Is Hard, God Is Good, Let’s Dance. One of his statements has given me a fresh appreciation for Paul’s choice of words, especially in the following verse: “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills As November ushers in the chill, the fireplace and a good book call to us. What are you reading? Fiction? Nonfiction? Poetry? Articles? Let’s share our excitement and recommend books to one another. I’ll go first! Nonfiction Every morning, before the sun rises, I read: ESV Bible Praying the Psalms: Experiencing Scripture-Fed, Spirit-Led, Worship-Based Prayer by Daniel

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills The meaning of comfort intrigues me, especially with the stress so many people face each day. There’s no point in listing all the stressors bombarding us, or this post would be 6,000 words long! If you’re like me, you want to help others in ways that are healthy and beneficial to them. Other times, we long

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Welcome to Author Spotlight and Susan Sleeman, my featured suspense author! Bestselling author of Romantic Suspense and Thrillers Susan Sleeman writes the kind of romantic suspense that makes you double-check the locks—and maybe fall a little for the hero. Her clean, high-octane stories are packed with danger, heart, and just enough faith to light the darkest

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills This season fills me with excitement. I love the cooler weather, the changing leaves of gold and orange, and the sound of marching bands. Quotes are a part of autumn fun, and this week I want to share a few that make me smile. “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills It’s that time of year when our taste buds long for comfort food that keeps us warm! The smell of apples and cinnamon, a steaming bowl of soup, fresh bread, and the list goes on. So, let’s start the month off with a few tried and tasty recipes! If you are you a Snickerdoodle fan, you

by DiAnn Mills @Diannmills Welcome to Author Spotlight and Darlene L. Turner, my featured suspense author. Meet Darlene L. Turner Bestselling author of Romantic Suspense/Thriller Darlene L. Turner is a New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestselling author known for her high-octane stories and riveting twists. Sparked by Nancy Drew, she’s turned her love of solving mysteries into her writing, believing readers will be

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Summer has faded for another year, and with it, the warm easy days of June, July, and August are behind us. Perhaps this is a time for spiritual reflection. We’ve experienced great memory-making moments, challenges, growth, and possibly times we’d like to forget. Every moment is an opportunity for us to choose our responses. Will we

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I’m in the process of downsizing for a smaller home.  What I’ve discovered while cleaning closets, cabinets, and drawers is the power of acknowledging that stuff is not what defines our identity. The items with sentimental value symbolize life experiences. Through photographs, keepsakes that belonged to my family and my husband, and books (yes, I have a weakness for books)

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Summer has faded for another year, and the warm, easy days of June, July, and August are behind us and ushering in a time of reflection, a season of the soul.  We’ve experienced great memory-making moments, challenges, growth, and possibly times we’d like to forget. Every moment has been an opportunity to choose our responses. Will