Author Archives: Dianne Horne

This story is one of the most delightful and personal surprises of my life.   Like any woman, I do not post my age at the local post office or publish it on Facebook.   If you are interested, my age is older than some and younger than others.   If you are a physician, you would beContinue reading “CHOSEN”

There are so many ways to tenderly touch the lives of people who have suffered.   As I reminisce about the experiences I’ve had with others in this delicate and emotional area, I find that it still brings before me a tenderness of heart and emotion.  Most all of us have experienced some kind of aContinue reading “REMEMBERING THE LOSSES OF OTHERS”

This experience was a unique opportunity to show God’s love and practical care.  I’m an outdoor, work-in-the-garden and get-your-hands-dirty type of homemaker.   There is something therapeutic about moving about in the dirt, rocks and grass.  My fingernails can attest to the fact that they’ve been active participants in my yard care events.  There’s been moreContinue reading “ROCK ARRANGEMENT”

Early morning is my best time, so I’m in bed by 9:30 or 10:00 pm.   Sometimes, if I’m wanting to relax before bedtime, I adorn my body with pajamas.   There’s no need for a description….but let me assure you, they’re comfortable.   My husband was out of town at the time, so it really didn’t matterContinue reading “ON THE LOOSE AT NIGHT”

It has been many years since the embryo of this true story emerged, but it always brings tears to my eyes because of its special nature. My Dad wasn’t well versed on “affirmation.”   He was orphaned when he was only eight years of age by his mother’s death, so he wasn’t equipped with many mentorsContinue reading “MAY I WASH YOUR FEET ?”

I so enjoy writing about friends.  God has orchestrated that many lovely people join me along my life’s journey.   This encounter was a “high calorie one.”    This friend is a wonderful baker.   Over the years of knowing her, I have always looked forward to desserts at her place.  They were always home-made, and presented veryContinue reading “HOW MANY COOKIES CAN YOU EAT ?”

Are you sometimes prone to think that if you are going to have coffee or dine with a friend that it must be at Starbucks, or a fancy restaurant?  Let me introduce you to a new location.   It won’t necessarily be fancy and the atmosphere may even leave a few things to be desired.  IContinue reading “OUTSIDE HOSPITALITY – MEALS ON WHEELS”

Each day we never know whose steps will interact with ours.  My joy and privilege was to greet people who come into our church.  This was such a delight for me.    I yearn that my life, in some small way, create a compelling environment to help people grow closer and deeper in their love andContinue reading “HOW ARE YOU? HOW ARE YOU REALLY?”

When I look back on my life, it seems as if I’ve always been “on the move.”   I mean that!    My Dad was in the Air Force and most of us are aware of the ingredients in the life of a military family. If you have never had friends who were in the service, allowContinue reading “HOUSE FOR SALE & EVERYTHING IN IT”

Do you have a “mentor?”   I have had many wonderful people who have mentored me in my life as a woman, wife, friend, and follower of Jesus Christ.   The dictionary beautifully shares what it means to be a mentor. Mentor:  a wise and trusted friend, coach, counselor, adviser, an influential supporter My husband and IContinue reading “FIREPLACE DINING AT A VERY TINY TABLE”