Entries by Diana Journy

The In-Between

“There are moments when I wish I could roll back the clock and take all the sadness away, but I have the feeling that if I did, the joy would be gone as well.” – Nicholas Sparks   Living in the in-between. You know those moments – or maybe even months or years – when […]

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Habits

Habits change into character.  – Ovid Whether we like it or not, our days are full of habits. They can be good habits … or they can be bad habits. Yes – we all have those, too. Some patterns are thought-out, and others come so instinctively they’re second nature to our daily routine.  Take a […]

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Be A Student of Your Spouse

“The expert in anything was once a beginner.” —Helen Hayes The Newlywed Game. We may be dating ourselves here, but who else remembers this entertaining game show? Newly married couples played against other couples in a game of ‘who knows their spouse better.’ And it never failed; silliness and sometimes even irritation ensued as someone […]

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Chosen

For such a time as this… You Are Chosen I just love the story of Esther. A queen – beautiful, strong, and proud – and unique. However, Esther didn’t always understand how God could use her to save her people.  You see, Esther was chosen. Despite unknown and even dangerous circumstances, Esther decided to lean […]

The Power of a Word 2023

Many of us are resolution-makers and goal-setters, especially when New Year’s rolls around. So how do you and your spouse work toward a goal or keep your relationship moving forward?  For quite some time, we were resolution-setters, too. We would choose a goal, hope, pray, and put in the effort. We tried to maintain enough […]

Power of a Word

The Bible tells us the power of a word in no uncertain terms.  Words According to the Bible Right out of the Book of Proverbs 18 (v.21), we read: Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. Words aren’t something we necessarily give frequent […]

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Celebration 2022

Merry almost Christmas!  It’s time to celebrate Jesus and have cherished time with family and friends.  But what if things aren’t so merry and bright with your relationship? We’ve developed some practical tips to help keep you focused on each other and the real reason for Christmas. We pray that you can slow down and […]

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Life Is Still Beautiful

It’s a Wonderful Life. If you’ve seen this classic Christmas film, you no doubt walked away feeling uplifted and encouraged about life. But maybe your real life isn’t feeling so picturesque right now, and you’re wondering just how to get back to that wonderful, peaceful place.  Life can still be beautiful, even in the pain […]

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Being Intentional

Over the years, as I’ve gained experience and wisdom, one of my goals has been to be more intentional with my life. Deliberate daily actions, from my prayer life to my relationships and thoughts. And especially in my healing. You see, when pain and hurts are left unchecked and not processed, they can grow larger […]