Dianne Barker

Tag: disappointment

  • Treasures Wrapped in Brown Paper and Twine

    Often I choose a Bible promise for the new year. For whatever reason, I didn’t this time. Maybe because of last year—so wild, chaotic, and unexpected, leaving me feeling a bit trampled. But the precious habit has always blessed me. Skimming journal notes, I found this, written four years ago: I’ve chosen my verse for…

  • Rejoicing by Decision

    As you welcome another day, are you rejoicing? If you don’t feel like rejoicing, possibly you’re carrying yesterday’s stuff. Some days I have trouble moving past yesterday’s disappointments, and I find no reason to rejoice. The Psalms overflow with rejoicing. “I will be glad and rejoice in your love” (Psalm 31:7 NIV). “Then my soul…

  • Laugh out Loud when Life Isn’t Hilarious

    Laugh out loud. Texting has changed our vocabulary, shortening words to letters. Everybody knows what lol means. My friend and fellow-author Angie Martin is my blog guest today. You’ll enjoy her thoughts on laughing out loud when life isn’t hilarious. “and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of…