Bloom where you are planted by Deanna Duncan
“Mom, are you with Dad?” Pretty girl asks through the phone. My momma’s heart stops for a moment. This could be really really good or something else. I motion to…
On Holy Ground by Deanna Duncan
When I close my eyes, the day comes into perfect focus. The sun gently shines. A cool breeze whispers by, laden with the sweet scent of the heirloom roses which…
Skinny
Here’s the Skinny by Deanna Duncan
This morning, I woke up, swung my legs out of bed and as my feet hit the floor I felt something wet and slightly slimy. Yuck. I opened my eyes…
Powerful Praise by Deanna Duncan
This Mother’s Day, I found myself in an unusual situation. My daughter's emergency dental surgery, medical school finals and important mission trip meetings meant that instead of spending the weekend…
Adventure Awaits by Deanna Duncan
Dori and I high five each other. It was the start of yet another adventure—deep dives along the world class reefs in Roatan, Honduras. We start in the “Texas” area…
Giving your ALL by Deanna Duncan
Michael Norton, Harvard Business School Professor, conducted an experiment. His team gave people either a $5 or a $20 bill along with permission to spend it on themselves or someone…
Silhouette of two scuba divers, stone cave and coral reef on a blue sea. Underwater vector illustration. Marine life.
The Buddy System by Deanna Duncan
After twenty years (or more) of dreaming about undersea adventure, I was finally doing it. The first few days included working through countless challenges, but now, fifty feet below the…
How Big is your Dream? by Deanna Duncan
"Mom, I feel really drawn to help the women of Nepal" my daughter shared. I thought she meant that she wanted to forgo birthday presents and instead send a financial…
Rebuilding by Deanna Duncan
The people of Israel were in a season. Drought, famine and exile were their constant companions. Nothing seemed to work. When anyone came to a heap of twenty measures,…
Let’s Go by Deanna Duncan
Elijah, some might contend, was not having the greatest of days. Let’s rewind this just a bit. Israel is at a slightly low point with a series of kings that…