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All Things Good?  

Diane Reid

And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 I’m not real wild about artichokes. At least, I didn’t think I was. But that was before our son, John made a gluten free, fully loaded Mediterranean pizza for us. It had marinated artichoke hearts and olives and spinach and feta cheese and was incredible. So now, I think, I do like artichokes. It’s possible that my opinion on artichokes came from a time when my husband surprised me with dinner. … Continue reading All Things Good?  

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Because Love is Important

Diane Reid

At a recent outreach event our church held, kids were given air brush tattoos.  They got to pick from many different stencils.  A little girl chose the heart stencil.  When I asked her why she said, “because love is important.” The more time I spend around children, the more I appreciate the words of Jesus when He said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Kids tend to get the simplicity of Jesus’ message.  Love Me, love My Father, love other people.  Simple. Jesus touched people … Continue reading Because Love is Important

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Good Plans

Diane Reid

This is God’s Word on the subject: “As soon as Babylon’s seventy years are up and not a day before, I’ll show up and take care of you as I promised and bring you back home. I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for. Jeremiah 29:11 I don’t know about you, but sometimes when I go through difficult times, I tend to think it is because of something I have done or failed to do.  And, in all honesty, sometimes … Continue reading Good Plans

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Repeating Decimals? Could You Please Repeat That?

Diane Reid

Jesus replied, “You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God. Matthew 22:29 Our son was homeschooled, which means we were his teachers.  Some days that was great and others, well, let’s say less than great.  Our last less than great day was one where he encountered converting repeating decimals into fractions.  I can honestly say that in my multiple decades here on earth that I have never had to use that.  And if I ever needed it, I could google the answer way faster than trying to figure it out. So much … Continue reading Repeating Decimals? Could You Please Repeat That?

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But Hers Is Better

Diane Reid

Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else. Galatians 6:4 Maria* is a wonderful little girl I had the opportunity to get to know last summer at work.  She is 6 years old and an EXTREME PERFECTIONIST!  Over a period of weeks, she made this cross out of coiled magazine pages.  This is a difficult process for a kid especially a 6 year old.  Many times, she wanted to throw it away and start over and many times I … Continue reading But Hers Is Better

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Bruised Banana

Diane Reid

  The LORD appeared to him from afar, saying, “I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore, I have drawn you with lovingkindness. Jeremiah 31: 3 A fourth grade boy who I work with, and happen to love dearly, tends to get into trouble – a lot. His dad is not very gracious or merciful and this boy has grown up knowing he is bad in his father’s eyes. This assumption breaks my heart and clearly has wounded my little friend as well. The other day at breakfast, he was peeling a banana. He turned the banana sideways and … Continue reading Bruised Banana

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Last Pick

Diane Reid

  But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people to be his very own and to proclaim the wonderful deeds of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. I Peter 2:9 When I work with kids in a gym trying to organize a group game, they beg to pick captains and let those captains pick the team. I probably don’t have to tell you how that goes over. Some sweet kid is standing there, inwardly pleading, please, please pick me but their inward pleas go unheeded. Some resign themselves … Continue reading Last Pick

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It’s Not Supposed To Be This Way

Diane Reid

  The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. John 10:10 A seven year old boy at work the other day got his heart broken when kids wouldn’t play the game he wanted to play. He curled up in a ball against the wall and cried and yelled, “It’s not supposed to be this way. It’s not supposed to be this way. This shouldn’t be happening.” Meanwhile, a 10 year old girl was crying silently at a table, head down, tears covering her hands and Kleenex dotting … Continue reading It’s Not Supposed To Be This Way

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Unlimited Asking

Diane Reid

The best way to be sure your prayer is answered… is to pray!  God challenges you to do unlimited asking.  To the one in need of salvation, He says, “Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out” (John 6:37) To the one in need of healing, He says, “I will come and heal him” (Matthew 8:7) To the one tormented by fear or dogged by failure, He says,”Come unto me…and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28) To the one who is slave to habit, He says, “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye … Continue reading Unlimited Asking

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Zentangle Quilt

Diane Reid

In my distress I called upon the Lord, And cried out to my God; He heard my voice from His temple, And my cry came before Him, even to His ears. Psalm 18:6 Our Creative Arts Life group made this Zentangle “quilt.”  Each tile represents an answered prayer. Our list of answered prayers was longer than the 18 tiles here, but we ran out of time to make them. This was a very rewarding project for me personally. I am believing for my healing, I’ve mentioned that before and I am not healed, not yet. I’ll admit, sometimes, that effects … Continue reading Zentangle Quilt