When Out of Control is Okay

DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Guest blog by Jerusha Agen @SDGwords The anxiety was like an attacker clutching at my throat. It cinched my stomach and squeezed my heart. I knew this nemesis, this fear, too well. I thought I had shaken off my anxiety only the week before. But as soon as I had learned a loved one’s health was at …

FOMO – Fear of Missing Out

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Congratulation to Lisa from Texas who was randomly selected as the winner from last week’s Title This Image For A Giveaway! Lisa was sent a $50 e-Gift card from ChristianBook.com We are plagued with a new stress-virus called FOMO: Fear of Missing Out. The biggest symptom is an addiction to our cell phones. Our devices take precedence …

Women Who have Influenced Our Lives

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills This Sunday, May 9, is Mother’s Day. This is the one day a year we honor the women who have loved, encouraged, influenced, shared wisdom, and challenged us mentally, physically, and spiritually. These women can be quiet or out-spoken, short or tall, reflective or extremely funny, young or old, and live near us or far away. …

April 27 – National Tell a Story Day

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Tuesday, April 27 is National Tell a Story Day. Listeners, readers, and writers share a bond—we love a wonderful story. For centuries we’ve been thrilled with character and plot in a world that is often different from our own. Our imaginations explode when stories come to life. Stories help us see a reflection of ourselves. Since …

What Do Plants and People have in Common?

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Spring is the time of year when many people connect with plants. The temperatures are warmer; the earth is thawing, and the color green offers hope. Nurturing and coaxing tender shoots is a lot like nurturing and coaxing people to fulfill their God-given purpose and offer their gifts to a hurting world. We can’t force plants …

April 13 – National Scrabble Day

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I’m sure you find it no surprise that a writer celebrates National Scrabble Day. With gusto! Writers live and breathe words, and that means our favorite games focus on those gems that form the alphabet. According to Wikipedia, “Scrabble is a word game in which two to four players score points by placing tiles, each bearing …

Expect an Adventure with God Devotional

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills What do we expect in an adventure with God? I like the idea of fun, laughter, peace, good health, and simply no worries. While those times are blessings, we also have moments in our lives when we need to take a deep breath and focus on God. Challenges may be painful but they can also strengthen …

What Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self?

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills A few weeks ago I posted this question on Facebook: What is one bit of advice you’d give to your younger self? The variety of responses caused me to think, agree, reflect, and some answers caused me to laugh. All were outstanding, and I want to share some of these with you. I’m not including the …