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 …

Confessions of a Writing-Addict

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Confession is supposed to be good for the soul, and I admit to being a writing-addict. Addictions don’t necessarily mean a problem, but they do indicate a dependency, obsession, habit, and enslavement to something. The deciding factor is whether the draw is a good factor for us and those around us. In the case of writing, …

When Fear Unnerves Us, Everyday God Makes Us Brave

By Janet Thompson @DiAnnMills Guest Post: Janet Thompson @AHWministries We’ve all experienced a time when we thought, or maybe said aloud and sincerely believed, There’s no way I can do this! Then we find ourselves doing what we thought was impossible. Bravery isn’t about succeeding or failing; it’s about not letting fear imprison you from trying. We tend to categorize …

Are We Living a Kaleidoscope Life?

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnn Mills Kaleidoscopes show us the many characteristics of light and color. With the twist of the wrist, mirrors and colored pieces of material, usually glass, reflect the beauty in various shapes. Each glimpse of the art becomes a gift for those who appreciate a dynamic creation. Much like each one of us is a unique gift …

Swapping Snake Stories – FATAL STRIKE Giveaway Winners Revealed

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Content from this post first appeared 8-17-17 I was a guest at a book club of a special group of ladies who read my books and encourage me. These ladies are grandmothers and great grandmothers, full of life and energy. With the release of Fatal Strike, I think you’ll enjoy what happened at this Texas book …

FATAL STRIKE by DiAnn Mills Giveaway!

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills An exciting day has arrived! To celebrate FATAL STRIKE’s official release, we’re having giveaway for multiple prizes with an approximate retail value over $350! TAKE A LOOK AT THESE FANTASTIC PRIZES !!! Keurig and personalized hardcover of FATAL STRIKE FBI lunch kit with Texas-shaped chocolate and personalized hardcover of FATAL STRIKE Two FBI Mugs, two FBI …

How to Create White Space in Our Lives

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills What does creating white space in our lives mean? How can we remove the onslaught and clutter of text and graphics from our daily pages? Should we take a few moments to be free from our obligations and responsibilities? Enjoy a favorite pastime? Breathe fresh, uninterrupted air? Good questions—but if we answer yes, might we be …

When the Past Refuses to Let You Go

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Most of us have memories from the past that refuse to let us go. The reminders of failings weigh us down like over-stuffed luggage. We recall conversations and events—repeatedly. While on the surface, we pretend to have our act together. Depression sets in. We physically hurt. A lump stays fixed in our throats. We’re afraid to …