Dianne Lawson

Theme: Love Growing up in a home filled with love and laughter, we learned lessons about ‘love’ without realizing class is in session. We learned: Love should not be taken for granted. Love is not just a four-letter word Love is not a debt. Love is a right now act. Love is the reason. Love is reason enough. Love is Love when you’re happy, sad, frustrated, mad, confused, uncertain, comfortable and uncomfortable. Love means different things to different people. Lo

Theme: Conversations with God Imagine yourself having a conversation with someone who genuinely cares about you, is actively listening and interested in all that concerns you. That's what prayer has always been to me. Praying is that simple! Prayers are conversations with God expressing love, appreciation, wants, needs, concerns, etc. about anything and everything. If and when you pray, expect your prayers to be heard. Expect your heart to be felt. Expect your prayers to be

Theme: Trust Some blessings come with challenges… Note, it’s still a blessing. It’s not a half or incomplete blessing. It’s an “Advanced Adulting” exercise. What would you do if your car needed to be repaired at a specialty shop 80-100 miles from you and now that it is fixed and ready for pick up, you realize that you are the one who usually gets the “Hello, can you take me here” or “Hello, can you pick me up” calls? How many heroes are in your contacts? Do you have alternate

Theme: Stillness Adulting… an unknown timeframe allocated to you and your dreams, goals, hopes, desires, adventures, responsibilities, commitments, choices, options, decisions, rewards, consequences and… Life Happening. Any of the above may happen individually, simultaneously, intermittently or suddenly. Some days may seem to be carefree Some days may seem like a treacherous storm What do you do before you start thinking about your day and your To-Do Lists, Priorities, Person

Theme: Guidance Choices and decisions must be made throughout each and every day. Some may require very little thought or effort… Some require guidance. Before seeking guidance from man, I express my concerns, needs, wants, challenges, etc. to the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit, Ruach Ha-Kodesh (Paraclete), aka Helper, Counselor and Comforter was sent to provide guidance, strength, comfort, encouragement, help and represent the presence of God. Before seeking guidance from man,

Theme: Prayer An empty mind can feel unsettling… especially when you have things to do and creativity or intelligible thoughts are needed. Do you give in to the discomfort? Personally, an “empty mind”—aka silence—is very loud to me. When my mind feels empty, I thank God in advance for already knowing: what I need what my family may need what my commitments require and how I may support others I thank Him in advance for: Positive Outcomes Guidance Peace Wisdom Motivation and C