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Hi, I'm Diana Furr!

Six years ago, I entered the Valley of Cancer. Now cancer-free (!), I am keenly aware that cancer of a different kind is attacking one of the liberties I cherish most in America -- Religious Liberty. Who will win this battle? People of faith, empowered with knowledge, practical strategies, and the courage to stand. This blog will become your "go to" place for Learning and Leverage, especially for leaders in business -- the next great mission field for Christ.


Why others read this blog…

Expect the Unexpected!

You often "confound" me, Lord in the most positive sense of that word.  And I LOVE IT!!! "To Confound = To cause surprise or confusion in someone, especially by acting against their expectations." Like this morning.  I was up early, with an "early bird" agenda.  I went into the town of Madison (eight miles away)...
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What’s in a Name? Everything!

[Deep sigh.] You reminded me this morning why You gave our home here a particular name.  It happened shortly after we bought this place last year.  We noticed most of the nearby properties had names.  I will never forget asking You what we should name our place.  Your answer was swift and crystal clear: Sanctuary...
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From Airplane Mode to Almighty Mode!

AWESOME = "Extremely impressive.  Inspiring great admiration -- an overwhelming feeling of reverence." That's how Google's online dictionary defines that word.  But does that word accurately define You, Lord?  Yes, in part... like one facet of a diamond too brilliant to examine too closely. I feel sorry for those who still deny You exist, Lord.  Those...
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“Love” Spelled “Email”… ?

How many Eskimo words are there for snow? I Google'd this question and saw reports ranging from "dozens" to "hundreds."  Perhaps because the Eskimo people are a combination of the Inuit and the Yupik, with subdialects?  One particularly credible article settled on fifty.  It makes sense to me that something so vital to a people's...
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Asking and Hoping…

Mysteries of the Universe. The age-old question of what happens when a tree falls in the forest and no one is there to hear it.  Does it make a sound? How about the solitary deer track in our vegetable garden?  Inside the fence.  A clear impression in the mud.  Only one.  Not a single vegetable plant disturbed....
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Coming Full Circle…

The treasure of the written word. I just came across a journal entry I made 3.5 years ago.  The topic was three positive changes I was committed to making that could help me live a more balanced, values-based life. What gripped me the most today, Lord?  The obvious and deep wisdom that was apparent in this 3.5-year-old...
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When Search Engines Rev…

Lord, You know I am a novice when it comes to Social Media.  Is that why, in the last 24 hours, You have used this technology to bless my socks off?! At Your invitation, I am venturing outside my comfort zone and into what feels very much like a Cyber Autobon.  Can it really be true that...
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For I Know the “Plants” I Have for You…

We put the finishing touches on our vegetable garden today.  Well, the "finishing" touches... at least for today.  Somehow, I suspect there will be a lot more "touches" to come in the lifespan of this horticultural adventure!  :) Today, we built a fence around it -- high enough to ward off the deer, with extra...
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More than Mere Chance…

How often do I use the word "amazing" to describe You, Lord?  Or to acknowledge Your attributes -- like amazing Grace?  At least once every day?  Every hour??? Today, I looked up that word in Google's online dictionary.  Mostly, because You did it again yesterday -- something amazing -- and I wanted to savor the fullness...
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This, Too, Will Pass…

Oh, Abba -- When did I finally go to sleep last night?  Somewhere around "0 dark thirty"??? Truth be told, I didn't sleep much at all.  I know I was snuggled safely in Your arms, but the pain in my sprained ankle was excruciating... even with extra strength aspirin. But that's OK, Lord... because it...
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