Real-Life Reflections and Thoughts

After a long trip home from Thailand, Dianne received the best present ever — not diamonds or a fancy dinner, but a heartfelt, creative gesture from her husband that spoke volumes about love and gratitude. In this touching story, she reminds us that the simplest words and gestures often mean the most.

Summer often flies by, but what if slowing down was the best way to savor it? In this reflection, Dianne shares how her time in Thailand became a living Sabbath—an invitation to rest, refuel, and rediscover joy in simple moments. Whether through a beach day, a quiet walk, or an evening by the fire, you can create Sabbath right where you are.

Traveling across the world often reminds us how much we truly share with others, no matter how different our languages, foods, or beliefs may be. In Thailand, Dianne rediscovers the beauty of universal connection — through communication, respect, and love — seeing firsthand how God’s creation binds us all together.