Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Hope”
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnn Mills Every time I begin a new writing project, I panic. Can I do this again? Do I have the skills to carry another book through to completion? Will my readers like the characters? Is my plot credible enough with twists and turns to keep readers guessing? Will my story linger in the hearts of my …
DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Guest blogger: Rachael Colby @RachaelColby7 I read Rachael Colby’s article on Christmas, and I wanted to share it with you. Rachael is an excellent writer and good friend. I know you’ll enjoy how she made her Christmas extra special. Every year I try to figure out how to juggle writing, family, and church, without dropping the …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills ‘Tis the Christmas season, and with all the hustle and bustle, we sometimes forget the real Christmas spirit. When moments of irritation and frustration threaten your joy, look at these ten ways to bring hope and joy back into your Christmas. Change your music selections to Christmas carols. As you sing along to the familiar classics, …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills The best way to eliminate fear is to remove it from our physical, mental, and spiritual world. An alliance with terror is no way to live. Spending time with fear is fiend-ship. Nothing good comes from teaming up with an enemy and falling captive to its paralyzing chains. Fear is an emotion that shows no favoritism, …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills “And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32 ESV Several years ago, I traveled to Juba, Southern Sudan to research a series of books. During my time there, I stayed at an Episcopalian Compound. Instead of a tent by the Nile River, I opted for a closet-size room as my temporary …
DiAnn will be speaking at the 2025 All Denominations Christian Women’s Retreat in Sugarcreek, OH at the Carlisle Inn. She will be the featured speaker and share on the topic of Embracing Hope for Today’s Woman. Hope Embraces Our Identity Hope Embraces Our Strength and Purpose Hope Embraces Our Spiritual Legacy Three topics/sessions show the woman how to embrace God, herself, …
DiAnnMills @DiAnnMills By Dr. Michelle Bengtson @DrMBengtson Jesus warned that while we live on earth, we will experience pain, suffering, trials, and tribulations. In my own life, and in the lives of most of my patients coming to see me as a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist, I’ve seen how words, events, and actions wound our heart. If left untreated, they often …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills How far are you willing to extend yourself to achieve a goal? Are you aware of the sacrifices that partner with the rewards of working hard to reach a dream? Do you ever wonder if you’re all alone in your pursuit of satisfaction? Has anyone ever posed those questions to you? If not, let me give …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Melanie Dobson and I are thrilled to host an evening of harvest inspiration filled with fun, giveaways, and hope. We long to help you and your loved ones celebrate a blessed autumn season. Please join us online Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. CST. You won’t be disappointed. Details below. Melanie and I will be …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Guest Post: Janice Cantore My favorite definition of hope is “A confident expectation of future blessings.” When I moved to Hawaii a little over four years ago, I didn’t know what to expect. It was a big move, and I knew that a lot of things could go wrong. It’s never easy for me to make …
