The beautiful sky this morning was pillowed with purples and grays and sunlight cascaded into the realm of earth winking God's divine presence into the wealth of the world--all that is good, and all that can be. When I was a little girl and the Divine light would funnel through a broken cloud, I just … Continue reading “God Speaks” by Dianne H. Timmering
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“Words” by Dianne H. Timmering
“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Proverbs 18:21 "Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones." Proverbs 16:24 Words, they mean something. And words once said, you can't take back. But words never said will not convey … Continue reading “Words” by Dianne H. Timmering
“Spiritual Freedom” by Dianne H. Timmering
“Listen, you heavens, and I will speak; hear, you earth, the words of my mouth. Let my teaching fall like rain and my words descend like dew, like showers on new grass, like abundant rain on tender plants.” Deuteronomy 32:1-2 We are blessed by the fruits of our spiritual freedom to rove, to discover, to … Continue reading “Spiritual Freedom” by Dianne H. Timmering
Meeting the Dalai Lama – May 19, 2013
Dianne Timmering, along with many others, had the opportunity to personally meet the Dalai Lama on his recent visit to Louisville. In Dianne's words: "The Dalai Lama had reached a zenith of contemplative joy; it was empowering to watch."
“Turn Your Ear To Me, Oh Lord” by Dianne H. Timmering
“Turn your ear to me, Lord, and hear me.” Psalm 85 (86) My almost three year old niece, Lola, takes my head into her little hands when she wants to speak to me while I hold her resting on my hip. Those little hands come up and press into my cheeks and she positions my … Continue reading “Turn Your Ear To Me, Oh Lord” by Dianne H. Timmering
“Our 2nd Annual Interfaith National Day Of Prayer After Almost A Decade From Our Earliest Beginnings: What We Have Learned” by Dianne H. Timmering
Our 2nd annual Interfaith National Day of Prayer after almost a decade from our earliest beginnings: What we have learned by Dianne Timmering The National Day of Prayer on May 2, 2013, our 2nd annual Inter-faith prayer day, was about the faith of a mustard seed; like the tight center of a wheel, we were … Continue reading “Our 2nd Annual Interfaith National Day Of Prayer After Almost A Decade From Our Earliest Beginnings: What We Have Learned” by Dianne H. Timmering
“Bless The Hands, A Tribute To National Nurses Week” by Dianne H. Timmering
“The LORD will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands.” Deuteronomy 28:12 The power of the hand. It moves in every minute, even fidgets in a restless sleep. It occupies the air and space around us. Its … Continue reading “Bless The Hands, A Tribute To National Nurses Week” by Dianne H. Timmering
“My Miracle of Spring, Part II” by Dianne H. Timmering
Then the LORD said to Moses, “I will rain down bread from heaven for you. The people are to go out each day and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test them and see whether they will follow my instructions. Exodus 16:4 Team: I wanted you to see this follow-up from … Continue reading “My Miracle of Spring, Part II” by Dianne H. Timmering
“Behold, Spring’s Miracle” by Dianne H. Timmering
"Behold, I make all things new." Revelations 21:5 The miracle of spring always astounds me. Just before it arrives, the world seems gloomy and the trees stretch lifeless into the sky as if hanging on the air for their only balance. The grass is dull and vague and angry, stomped by the weight of heavy … Continue reading “Behold, Spring’s Miracle” by Dianne H. Timmering
“Answers” by Dianne H. Timmering
King David says to his son, Solomon when he takes over the throne of Judah and Israel: “I am about to go the way of all the earth,” he said. “So be strong . . . and observe what the Lord your God requires: Walk in obedience to him . . . as written in … Continue reading “Answers” by Dianne H. Timmering