Dienece Darling's Blog

My pastor was talking about the Church of Ephesus from Revelation chapter two. It's a passage I have often thought applied to many churches I've attended. And I'm not naming names, just talking about what I've witnessed. I think it's important to study the churches in Revelation, to see if you recognize any behaviour and habits. They were put there for our instruction after all, so we can avoid their end. What's the Church of Ephesus's problem? Well, let's start with what they've done right...

Let's chat about the awesome books I've been reading!

Today, I want to ponder Colossians 1:16-17. For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. Col. 1:16-17 KJV When I typically hear this verse quoted people are referring to the physical 'visible' things: animals, plants, people, etc. We know that Jesus created the...

Today, I'd like to talk about some painful truths in our past and the not-so-distant past which partly inspired Obadiah's abusive father in my release A Heart to Treasure . Why write about domestic abuse? Because this scourge of society is still with us today, and in some cases, it goes unrecognized and unchecked. What was common in the Georgian Era? Joanne Bailey's study of more than 600 cases from the time period concluded that 92% of the time it was the man who was the abuser. This...

Have you ever stopped in the middle of the chapter because you knew you needed to ponder the verses for a while? I was reading Romans for my devotions, and I'd been in chapter 11 for a while. Reading and stopping. Then coming back the next day to reread. Pondering Paul's words on how God had 'broken off' Isreal and why. And then Paul warned, ...because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear: For if God spared not the natural branches, take...

Looking for something to read? Why don't I tell you about the contemporary and historical romances, the fantasy, and even the suspense books I read in the last two months? :) I've got quite a lot to share! Historical Romance No Stone Unturned by Jenell Hovde -a Regency romance in first person This was a lot of fun, and I loved the artifact dig elements. I also learned something. Jennell talks about the vicar's study, and I'd only ever heard it called a library back then. But when reading a...

What's the perfect gift for God this Christmas? Let's chat about that today, shall we?

Today, I'll share some reasons why those during the broader (or pre-) Regency were so obsessed with keeping up with the fashions of the day.

Sometimes, you ask God for help, and what He does surprises you.

Want to know what I read this month? Ten books actually.