As much as he wanted to tune out the voices he heard coming from inside the church, he could not. He knew the identity of every voice, and their words cut deep. …
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Author: Diane Virginia
Diane Virginia (Cunio) is the founder/director of VineWords: Devotions and More, the co-editor/co-compiler of Love-Knots: Stories of Faith, Family, and Friendships (VineWords Publishing), and the author of The Kiss of Peace: A Contemporary Exploration into Song of Solomon (Mount Zion Ridge Press).
Eyelash-Mommy Evolution
What’s that? Yes, there’s a story that goes with the above. If you’re a mom or grandma, I’m pretty sure you’ll relate. …
Read morePoint-Wrong Sharpener
I threw away a whole box of pencils after none sharpened straight. …
Read moreDisciplined Strength
“Patience is disciplined strength.” I heard the Lord speak those words into my spirit after I sent the message…
Read moreThe Year We Didn’t Exchange Cards
Diane Virginia Do not stir up nor awaken love until it pleases. Song 2:7b NKJV I had no anniversary card to give my husband. But how could I? The car had broken down—thankfully in the
Read moreAre You Cleansed?
We give intellectual assent to being renewed in Jesus, but how can we want to confess a sin? …
Read moreLost & Found
My. Son. Was. GONE. …
Read moreA Thanksgiving to Bond
One morning Izzy spent five minutes navigating the deck stairs, another five taking her place in the middle of the yard, to bark—once—at deer she saw over the fence. As the deer fled, she kicked her feet and marched back across the yard and back up the deck stairs, seemingly in slow motion. I wanted to help her but she wanted her independence. And so, I stood at the ready, but allowed her to have her triumphant moment…
Read morePopcorn at Pirate’s World
A trip to the theme park Pirate’s World was every teenager’s dream. . When in my freshman year of high school, we took a class trip, I was elated—and yes, we were “studying.” I’m not
Read moreHomemade Bread
Like breadmaking, developing spiritual discipline requires effort. We have a choice as to how much time we are going to devote to our pursuit of God. We don’t earn our way into Heaven—eternal life is a gift from God the Father through Jesus Christ’s sacrifice on Calvary’s cross. However, in order to experience the best life, spiritual growth must be intentional. This is not difficult when we realize the Bible is God’s love-letter to us. …
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