Today is a beginning, a new relentless pursuit in the deconstruction of suffering at every page of the healthcare continuum from the early signs and symptoms to the diagnosis of hopelessness, at the moment of collision of hurt and fear. We are a people who are afraid, who fear unknowns, who suffer blindly because of … Continue reading National Day Of Prayer, May 1, 2014 – “In Defiance of Suffering” by Dianne H. Timmering
2014 Oates Institute Presentation – “Spirituality – The New Elixir In The Care Continuum”
Below is an abridged version of the presentation that Joe Steier and I used in our question and answer discussion with students at the Wayne Oates Institute as part of their 2014 online conference "Envisioning the Future of Spiritual Care". http://www.slideshare.net/shcspirituality
“Ancient Secrets of the Horse’s Mind” by Dianne H. Timmering
“ . . .since You know their hearts, for You alone know every human heart.” 1 Kings 8: 39 Last week I traveled to Florida to SHC of Palm Beach, where this brilliant team was discussing concrete wellness concepts and integration in various business modeling. It was a good trip in a busy world. We … Continue reading “Ancient Secrets of the Horse’s Mind” by Dianne H. Timmering
“Eat” by Dianne H. Timmering
“The LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend.” Exodus 33:11 Recently, I watched a documentary on the Holocaust and this precious man was recounting a vivid story about the GI rescue of his concentration camp in the spring of 1945 when he was 15 years of age. He … Continue reading “Eat” by Dianne H. Timmering
“Rhythm” by Dianne H. Timmering
“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
What Are the Sacred Six?
The Sacred Six are “the set of core service values that will help Signature HealthCARE continue to drive our mission and vision for the Revolution.” The Sacred Six: “Compassion, Integrity, Teamwork, Respect, Positivity and Patience--the artful essence of Signature HealthCARE’s identity as a company and as a movement.” Dianne Timmering, Vice President of Spirituality for Signature … Continue reading What Are the Sacred Six?
“At The Ballet” 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
“In Defiance Of Suffering: A CNA Reflection” 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
“77” 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
“A Tribute: Annette and Pam” 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
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