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By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills For many of us, September marks the beginning of autumn. This is a month of change, a time to welcome a new season. Actually, September 22nd is the official first day of fall. While here in Houston, temps soar near three digits. We do know cooler temps are on the way, and we’re excited. As we …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Two weeks ago, my husband and I packed the car for a four-night, five-day road trip. We needed a getaway for mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual reasons. While we covered miles exploring new sights, sounds, and adventures, we relaxed. From Houston to Oklahoma to the Texas Panhandle, we strengthened our relationship, laughed, and shared our hopes …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills A true best friend is a rare and cherished person. Whether you are a man or woman, this person will share concern and not judge. Heart-to-heart talks are based on respect and sincerity. Many of you have spouses who are your best friend. You are so fortunate! Others look to sisters, brothers, cousins, mothers, dads, and …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Are you authentic? Are you without a doubt genuine, reliable, trustworthy, and dependable? No cracks in your plaster? Known for your honesty? Faithful? Real? We’d all like to check the “yes” box for all those noble traits, but sometimes living up to authenticity isn’t easy. Through experience, we acquire the characteristics that earn us respect and …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Recently I posted a question on Facebook asking for recommendations of their favorite movie of all times. Over 415+ people responded with overwhelming enthusiasm, so I compiled the following list of all time favorite movies. These are listed below in the order of votes received linked to the IMDb website that showcases that movie selection. The …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Mark your calendar for Wednesday, August 1! I’m excited to announce Tyndale Fiction’s Road Trip Scavenger Hunt! So happy you are here. To participate, collect the key words through all 13 stops in order, so you can enter to win our grand prize giveaway! Some details: The adventure begins on Wednesday, August 1. You’ll have two …
By Katy Kauffman @DiAnnMills This week’s blog is a guest post by Katy Kauffman The poor little maple started as a “weed” in my front flower beds. Instead of casting aside the tiny bright green tree, I planted her in the backyard. Yes, it’s a she, since we named her “Scarlet,” hoping one day she would showcase gorgeous red leaves …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills This summer has been amazing. We’ve enjoyed fabulous days bathed in sunshine and bursting with fun. Some of you have made memories away from home, and some have explored your backyard. Many of us have spent time at picnics and barbecues, family reunions, fireworks, and lazy afternoons by the beach or pool. But I think we’re …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Unconditional love is the thread woven in the tapestry of what insures a family survives. Life contains youth and aging, high points and lows, victories and do-overs, and goodbyes and hellos. Along the way, we’re given the gift of family to help us walk through every milestone and season of life, sometimes supporting us and sometimes …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills When Grace was 8 1/2 years old, I asked what she wanted me to write her. She said, “I want us to write a story together.” That took me by surprise. “Do you have a story idea?” I said. “Yes. It’s about a little girl who finds a purple dragon egg, and she accidentally cracks it.” …
