by Dianne Dougharty | Oct 30, 2012 | My Corner Chair |
In this present day I don’t believe people, and especially young people, understand the definition of commitment. Whether it’s commitment to a job, a marriage relationship, family, church involvement, or just a social obligation, we have failed to teach young people...
by Dianne Dougharty | Oct 22, 2012 | My Corner Chair |
We were enjoying a weekend away at a friend’s home on the Tennessee River. Each morning, I found myself in the black leather chair tucked in the corner at the window’s edge, overlooking the deck and beyond it – the river. The leaves were falling and boats were...
by Dianne Dougharty | Oct 15, 2012 | My Corner Chair |
We lay in the dark, after praying, trying to get settled in and go to sleep. All of a sudden, I heard a deep sigh coming from Mark’s side of the bed. I rolled over to face him, asking what was wrong. He said, “I am going through a dark time.” I asked what he meant. He...
by Dianne Dougharty | Oct 8, 2012 | My Corner Chair |
I love coming to our friend’s place at the lake. I could just sit for hours and watch the water, observing God’s creation in motion. Each morning without fail, like clockwork, a crane comes and perches himself on the water’s edge. It is quite a sight as he places...
by Dianne Dougharty | Oct 1, 2012 | My Corner Chair |
As I raised the blinds in the master bedroom, I looked out to see such commotion on the lake this morning. We arrived late last evening, unpacked and crashed before heading to bed; excited about our four days of relaxation and refreshment. Our friend’s lake house is...
by Dianne Dougharty | Sep 25, 2012 | My Corner Chair |
When I think of the word spunky, I think of our four year old granddaughter, Avery. In case you are not aware of the definition of spunky, it is “possessing or displaying courage, able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching, spirited, brave, and...