By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Most people speed through the holidays with excitement and enthusiasm. They enjoy the many gatherings alongside family and friends, while some people sink into a well of depression. They feel alone and abandoned. Staying sensitive to the needs of others enables us to bless those who are emotionally and physically suffering. A friend said it best, …
Unplug This Thanksgiving
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy family and friends, to put people first, and celebrate the blessings God has given us. The best advice I can give is to unplug—That means turning off the busyness of the outside world by silencing our phones and other electronic devices. Determine to participate in old-fashioned, face-to-face conversation. I hear …
Autumn Quotes to Refresh Our Hearts
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Special quotes use emotion and creativity to express how we feel. A twist of a phrase or a unique word speaks a fresh meaning into our lives and shape us to become better people with optimism and joy. The following quotes about autumn, harvest, and Thanksgiving fill me with fresh enthusiasm for the fall season. “I …
Harvest of Hope Night 2023
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 …
Thanksgiving Quotes
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills This week reminds us of our many blessings, gratitude, and the love of family and friends. Below are twenty quotes and Scripture that help me value Thanksgiving. “Gratitude is when memory is stored in the heart and not in the mind.” – Lionell Hampton “Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your …
7 Things to Remember about the Approaching Holidays
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills The holidays are approaching like a jet on a mission—fast and filled with activities. Some of us love this time of year. The colors of gold, orange, and scarlet with a crisp feel of lower temps can be an emotional high—it is for me! The sweet scent and taste treats of apples, cinnamon, and pumpkin are …
How a Writer Faces Thanksgiving
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills For some people, Thanksgiving is about the food. For others, Thanksgiving is about spending time with family and friends. Some can’t wait to finish the meal to tune into the football games. Some look forward to everything Thanksgiving. Then there are writers. Oh, we love the food, family, football, and friends, but what about the inevitable …
Happy Thanksgiving and Giveaway Winners Announced!
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills We have winners for the 12 Days of Thanksgiving Giveaway! What a great time hearing from you and viewing posts and pics. Thanks! The following are the list of each winner’s first name, state, and the gift. 1. Personalized Hardback Edition of BURDEN OF PROOF plus a DiAnn Mills Journal 2. Bath & Body Works Lotion …
12 Days of Thanksgiving Giveaway – Day 12
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Welcome to Day 12 of the 12 Days of Thanksgiving Giveaway If you missed what all this is about and the list of giveaway items, start with Day 1. Ready to enter? Here’s how: Day 12 – Email me at diann@diannmills.com with what day of the year BURDEN OF PROOF ends. As a reminder, you can …
12 Days of Thanksgiving Giveaway – Day 11
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Welcome to Day 11 of the 12 Days of Thanksgiving Giveaway If you missed what all this is about and the list of giveaway items, start with Day 1. Ready to enter? Here’s how: Day 11 – Email a screenshot that you have followed DiAnn Mills on Pinterest to diann@diannmills.com Let the fun continue!!!