“Our father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6: 9 Recently I had an encounter with God where He held my face and I clasped my hands upon the back of His so that He was holding my … Continue reading “Rhythm” by Dianne H. Timmering

“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6: 9-10 Last night, I took  my sister, Linda, my niece, Robyn and my great niece, Lola to the Nutcracker here in Louisville. I was late to the theatre and when I … Continue reading “At The Ballet” by Dianne H. Timmering

“This is the Lord’s sign to you that the Lord will do what he has promised: I will make the shadow cast by the sun go back the ten steps it has gone down on the stairway of Ahaz.’” So the sunlight went back the ten steps it had gone down.” Isaiah 38:7-8 Day of … Continue reading “In Defiance Of Suffering: A CNA Reflection” by Dianne H. Timmering

“Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4 Today is my mother's 77th birthday or it would be if she were still with us. Two "7"s. The blessings of the number 7-- the power of the promise of restoration-sevenfold. But what does it mean? The number … Continue reading “77” by Dianne H. Timmering

Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!” Psalm 31: 24 On Tuesday, we attended two celebrations of life for two of our CEO Administrators who passed within 24 hours of each other. They were special. They brought excellence to the job in the care of the resident … Continue reading “A Tribute: Annette and Pam” by Dianne H. Timmering

Joe and I recently attended the September 12, 2013 Healthcare Enterprises Network event, “A Path Forward for Providers in the Era of Health Care Reform: Lessons from Massachusetts,” by Thomas H. Lee, MD who was a part of the Massachusetts Health Care Reform Act passed in April 2006. Dr. Lee started with how the MA … Continue reading “The Deconstruction of Suffering: The New Elixir in the Care Continuum” by Dianne H. Timmering

“Moreover, you shall make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twined linen and blue and purple and scarlet yarns; you shall make them with cherubim skillfully worked into them.” Exodus 26: 1 I took an all day oil painting class on Saturday. I am a beginner for sure and Preston's Art Studio was kind … Continue reading “Paint” by Dianne H. Timmering

"My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity.” Proverbs 3:1-2 Obedience is an interesting word, frightening perhaps inside the sensory of restraint. Is obedience possible without an element of discernment? How are they intertwined? Perhaps … Continue reading “Peace To The Soul Of Imperfection” by Dianne H. Timmering

“He will yet fill your mouth with laughter, and your lips with shouting.” Job 8: 21 Earlier this week, I was able to join the prayer circle which meets every day in front of the home office. They are steadfast in their seeking of the Lord for the secret desires of the heart. You can't imagine the … Continue reading “The Green Sponge Roller” by Dianne H. Timmering

“A good person out of the store of goodness in his heart produces good, for from the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.” Luke 6:45 Loving with an honest heart is hard to do sometimes. It is easier perhaps to nestle into anger, resentment, bitterness. Sometimes it feels even "right" to feel this way … Continue reading “An Honest Heart” by Dianne H. Timmering