Read to Know and Grow

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Reading makes us heroes,. The habit encourages us to grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. The more we know, the more we grow, and the more we can show others information or a slice of life that will add value to their lives. Tall expectations, but it’s motivated me to read for—never mind the years. Let’s say …

Why Do I Need a Mission Statement?

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills A mission statement is an individual’s detailed explanation of their value or purpose in life. Every person on the planet has a mission or a calling, a reason for their existence. This means we all need to craft a written statement that motivates us on our God-given journey. The statement is short: a phrase, one sentence, …

Everyday Heroes

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills We encounter heroes daily; some refer to them as angels in disguise. These special people don’t wear capes or have extraordinary powers; neither do they wear T-shirts that announce their unique abilities. They are normal people who have the gift of awareness. Everyday heroes are kind, considerate, and compassionate. When they encounter a problem, they roll …

Are You Ready for May – Get Caught Reading Month?

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills May is National Get Caught Reading Month, so I researched what the celebration means to readers young and old. Here are four facts! The month of May is dedicated to reading. The Association of American Publishers sponsors the celebration. Many well-known people support the month-long celebration. Online websites offer hints to how we can support reading. https://nationaltoday.com/get-caught-reading-month/ …

Life Happens – and Sometimes It’s Funny

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Most of us wander through life and occasionally something humorous happens. The memory of the event brings a smile to our lips . . . maybe a giggle. One of those funny happenings met me recently on a flight from Houston to Greenville, North Carolina. The hour grew late when I boarded the plane, and I’d …

New Friends, Not New Followers

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Every time someone new reaches out to connect with me through social media, I have a new friend. For me, social media is about building relationships. Not just for me to promote my name, post, or career. This is a connection point, and my goal is to make and keep friends by helping you navigate life’s …

The Walk To the Cross

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Holy Week commemorates Jesus’ walk to the cross. Although a handful of His followers were with Him, none knew what was ahead. They professed to love Jesus and even die with him. But when their lives were threatened, many abandoned Him. I’ve often wondered if I’d have had the courage to stay during His trial, flogging, …

A Fun Surprise!

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Today, I have a fun surprise to share with you… I’ve teamed up with 45+ fantastic authors to give away a huge collection of Inspirational Mysteries & Thrillers to 2 lucky winners! Oh, and did I mention the Grand Prize winner gets a BRAND NEW eReader? 😁 You can win my novel CONCRETE EVIDENCE, plus books …