Author Archives: Dianne Horne

“The greatest crisis we ever face is the surrender of our will.” Our world’s system is very “self-centered.”   It’s a “me-first, I deserve it” attitude that permeates many a heart.   We come into this world and oft times, especially as a child, we envision ourselves as the center of attention and center of our world.Continue reading “WHEN GOD SAYS NO”

“A Prescription of Encouragement” Don’t you just love it when on an ordinary day, in an ordinary way, God constructs an extraordinary adventure?  Nothing is ordinary when God shows up with His surprise. This day began in a dentist’s chair, or should I say, patient’s chair.  I was uncomfortable with pain and waiting for herContinue reading “A PHARMACY LETTER”

Do you ever have a day when everything just seems to register “zero, not good, get your act together?”   My husband and I had moved into a home that was, shall we say, neglected beyond belief, both inside and out.   My attempts at clearing the outside extended way beyond what I anticipated.  On this dayContinue reading “A PICK UP THAT DIDN’T GO WELL”

“Clarity from our rear-view mirror” So, what’s been happening in your life?  What’s new with you?  These phrases are commonplace aren’t they?   We often begin our conversations with either of these two questions; and that’s especially true if we’re chatting with a friend whom we haven’t seen or talked with for some time. Have youContinue reading “KEEPING TRACK OF GOD”

Now as I begin to tell the story of this “real life event,” I want you to know that there will not be a corresponding photo attached.  Reason being, it’s not a pretty sight, and better kept under cover! It all began on a day that I washed my hair.  To you, that may notContinue reading “ALWAYS BE YOURSELF .. THERE’S NO ONE MORE QUALIFIED .. EVEN IF YOU’RE IN ROLLERS”

The detail of this event is being captured on paper just prior to Christmas; and it’s a fitting encounter to write about because it tells of a tiny gift given to a very small and colorful recipient. Most of my interactions with Jesus have been in the very “ordinary ways” of life.   And I loveContinue reading “MAKING A DIFFERENCE WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT”

One of my past times is cruising through the dictionary or thesaurus.  One doesn’t need permission or a driver’s license for these “word tours” as I call them; but they are very helpful in giving direction to where you wish to go with your words. I’ve actually been surprised when I locate a particular wordContinue reading “LIVING A COMPELLING LIFE”

I don’t know about you but when you’re around a group of people, do you sometimes feel like you’re just “one” amongst the crowd?   Sometimes as I’m exiting the church and moving through crowd of people towards our car, I think to myself, I wonder if there is anyone here who notices me.   I’m notContinue reading “JUST ONE AMONGST THE CROWD”

A quote that bears listening to is this:  “You show me your friends, and I will show you your future.”  Mentors are friends who invest their love, time, and hearts into our lives. Our human nature takes on the attributes and attitudes of the people we spend the most time with.  Who we choose toContinue reading “A PRECIOUS MENTOR FONDLY REMEMBERED”

In our life’s pilgrimage we experience innumerable opportunities, many of them disguised as “impossibilities.”   Some of our open doors may even appear ludicrous, foolish, ridiculous, or just plain silly. These occasions are often overlooked by us because they seem so insignificant and colorless.   We may dismiss them as ordinary events in life.   And that’s whereContinue reading “RE-DESIGN AT ITS FINEST “Our Inner Interior””