I have been listening to a new audio book on Audible, A Time to Selah by Lana Vawser. At the beginning of chapter 3 she brings up a good question about a new level of normal. She says thatGod isn’t raising up chickens, but He is raising up Eagles. We are not chickens who walk … Read more
‘Hear Our Prayer This Day In the quiet sanctuaries of our own hearts,let each of us name and call on the One whose power over usis great and gentle, firm and forgiving, holy and healing … You who created us,who sustain us,who call us to live in peace,hear our prayer this day. Hear our prayer … Read more
We all have situations in life that try to destroy our peace. Perhaps it is a health crisis, a financial crisis, a relationship emergency, or a hurting heart that comes up. Our first response may be fear. That’s natural. It’s ok to be afraid when chaos comes. It I have found that I can either … Read more
When I am going through a trial, like today, I try to write about it. It helps me get the feelings out. I seem to have so much more freedom when I just let the words flow out of my heart to the page. I guess that’s why I blog. It helps me to deal … Read more
I have found one thing that has changed the atmosphere around me, no matter what happens. I have trials. I have tribulations, but this one thing can change everything – gratitude! Yes, being grateful for anything in life can help change your mood, your life, and your miracles! Gratitude is the catalyst for change! Here … Read more
I admit it. I am overweight. The ER called me obese. That hurt. I immediately started hating my body. Every morning I would wake up and speak ‘death’ over my body. I won’t repeat my negative thoughts here, I don’t want to give them any more power My thoughts were bad. I felt defeated. I … Read more
Happy Easter! Praise the Lord, the tomb is empty! We have a risen Savior! What on Earth does this mean? It means that this life is not the end. Jesus died on the cross and carried our sins to the grave. They are gone, forgiven! Praise the Lord! Jesus did what we could not do. … Read more
The Bible traces us to ‘abide in Christ’ “Abide” in the Bible, particularly from the Greek meno, means to remain, stay, or dwell in a permanent, daily fellowship with Jesus Christ. It signifies a firm commitment of faith, requiring followers to connect with Him, obey His commands, and hold fast to His Word, similar to a branch … Read more
I have recently started writing songs for the recovery community. I have spent over 20 years in 12 step programs. I started in Al-Anon (family/friend of alcoholic), then ACoA (adult child of alcoholic), AA (Alcoholics) and N.A. (Narcotics Anonymous). So yes, I have history. And besides, real life stories are such rich song lyrics! I … Read more
Sometimes you have to take all those feelings and rise above the storm. Such is the case when I wrote this song, “Rise Like Fire”. Rise Like Fire Copyright 2026 Diana Rasmussen ASCAP WRITER 3128602 IPI 610245988 [Verse 1]Like a phoenix I will rise, rise from these ashesShaking off the smoke of broken pasts and … Read more
Monday is President’s Day and many places will be closed: Key Closures on Presidents’ Day 2026: Presidents’ Day is celebrated on the third Monday in February to honor the legacy of U.S. presidents, originally established as a federal holiday in 1879 to commemorate George Washington’s birthday. It was shifted to a Monday in 1971 to create … Read more
Sometimes God has people in your path that He has destined you to meet. Such is the case with me and Anthony McCord. I joined a FaceBook One Song Challenge put on by Nashville Christian Songwriters. Long story short, each of us was trained and challenged to write a new song in a week. This … Read more