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By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Guest Post By Tammy Karasek @TammyKarasek We’ve all been given the same number of hours in a day and days in a week. We can’t change either of those. I’m not speaking in terms of how long we live, although we don’t choose that either. I’m focusing on the time we spend on our day-to-day activities. …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Do you feel guilty about taking a break to rest and relax? Sometimes I fall into that pit. My thoughts tell me stepping back from the day-to-day stress is wrong, as though life will ding me for not keeping to my schedule. Should we take time to be free from our obligations and responsibilities? Enjoy a …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Writers long for family and friends to understand them. This afternoon, I peered out my office window and observed my neighbors laughing and talking. Longing washed over me, and I considered joining them—like a real person with a real neighborly smile, great attitude, understanding, and able to contribute to the conversation. Just that quickly, my thoughts …
