Occasionally I come across things that help me heal and I feel compelled to share it. I was raped when I was a teenager. I didn’t talk about it until I was in my 30’s in counseling. Sexual abuse made me feel dirty no matter how many showers I took. It affected my first marriage … Read more
Hi, my name is Diana. I am a wife, a mother, a grandmother. All things I am proud to call myself. I am also blessed to be a musician, keyboard player, and worship leader at our local church. I am grateful to use the gifts God gave me for His glory and His kingdom. What … Read more
Rise Like Fire Quotes Here is my latest song and video: Rise Like Fire Copyright 2026 Diana Rasmussen [Verse 1] Like a phoenix I will rise, rise from these ashes Shaking off the smoke of broken pasts and scratches Leaving all the dust behind my wounded name Stepping through the embers, unafraid of the flame … Read more
Sometimes in this journey called life I have to take a moment and reflect. Yes, there are bad things happening right now, but God still loves me. And He still loves you too. No matter what trial, crisis, situation, or things we are going through God is there – with us. He calls us His … Read more
I have started writing about my journey with breast cancer here: Navigating Breast Cancer: My Personal Journey – Part 2 Navigating Breast Cancer: My Personal Journey – Part 1 Let’s just say part 3 – radiation and subsequent hormone therapy doesn’t get any better. In fact, radiation for me was worse than the 2 surgeries … Read more
My mom Linda Roelle passed away on September 11, 2012 in Reno, NV. It was a really hard time for all of us and I still miss her terribly every day. Here is a song I wrote to remember her. We all have people we have loved and lost. But remember, they may have passed … Read more
I have found myself trying to isolate lately as I embark on this radiation journey. (See more at: Navigating Breast Cancer Part 1 and Part 2). I almost skipped church last week. I got dressed and ready, and then it was like, “Can’t I just stay home?” The thought lingered for a moment. I could … Read more
So here I sit. I got diagnosed with breast cancer a few weeks ago. You can read about it here: Navigating Breast Cancer – Part 1. Currently I am sitting in my Doctor’s office awaiting my pathology report from surgery #1. It is 5 minutes before I walk in when my husband Bob surprises me … Read more
I remember sitting in the Doctor’s office. My husband came along for the lab report. By this time I have had 2 mammograms, an ultrasound, and a tissue biopsy of my left breast. There was nothing on my personal MyChart of course. I think the Doctors like to tell you the bad news in person. … Read more
This is the day the Lord made, let’s celebrate it! Here is a fun song I found from Forrest Frank that made my day. Plus the latest one I wrote too, “I Love You Lord”, with some Bible verses that remind me to CELEBRATE! CELEBRATION By Forrest Frank 2025 Lyrics You, you, you, you, you … Read more
In honor of Father’s Day I have compiled a few memorable quotes for you. God bless you all this weekend. Inspirational Father’s Day Quotes
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