Finding Hope in This Crazy World
Laughter - they call it medicine. It has been proven to help people get over illnesses, change negative thought patterns, and bring healing! Psalms 126:2 "Then our mouths were filled with laughter; our tongues sang for joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord had done great things for them. Benefits of Laughter... Continue Reading →
I admit it. I used to be a people pleaser. It was bad. I had no self confidence so I would be whoever just to fit in. It's funny now. I look back at pictures of myself and think; Hey there is Diana the Yuppie. Hey there is Diana the Biker. Hey there is Diana... Continue Reading →
Have you ever played with a magnet? It draws metal to it by its nature. It doesn't have to think about it, do something special or do anything to earn it. it just does it, because that is what it was created to do. Gratitude is a Magnet for Miracles! Are you grateful today? If... Continue Reading →
Forgiveness -Copyright 2016 Diana Rasmussen- Forgiveness doesn't mean that I accept what you did to me Forgiveness means I let go of taking vengeance against you Forgiveness means I trust my God to deal with you because He told me, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay." Forgiveness means I don't have to think about you... Continue Reading →
God, fear, faith, belief, inspiration
It has been a hard week. I have seen newborn babies born and saying in ICU. I have seen a friend have a family member diagnosed with cancer. A friend has her husband hospitalized. A baby went to surgery this week. A teenager attempted suicide. Teens have had anxiety attacks. There is one thing that... Continue Reading →
As a man thinks, so he becomes. Have you ever heard of a self-fulfilling prophecy? For example, someone way back when tells you a loser. You believe it. (even though it is not true). You start to act like a loser. You set yourself up for failure time and time again. The minute that things start... Continue Reading →
After working at the local High School this past year I was amazed at the number of fatherless children. Kids who didn't ask to be left - it was thrust upon them by the poor choice of a man. In many cases the Dad had either left, was addicted to drugs or alcohol, was in... Continue Reading →
Worry. It has a way of eating up your hope and joy and destroying your peace of mind. WORRY - to give way to anxiety or unease; allow one's mind to dwell on difficulty or troubles. Worry is dwelling on our troubles or difficulty. The more we worry the worse things get. Worry can lead... Continue Reading →
Busy, busy, busy. That describes most of us. School,work, sports, music, family, church, etc. We are overburdened with obligations. Whether you are an adult or a child committing to multiple things at the same time takes its toll on our peace of mind. We as a people are overworked, over committed, and over stressed. Yet... Continue Reading →
A typical conversation with a Narcissist: I said, "Stop calling me. I don't want to talk about it." He said, "I will but I wanted to tell you how I feel about it." I answered, "I don't care how you feel about it." Click. He hangs up the phone. Two minutes later the texts start.... Continue Reading →
Not every thought is good. Not every thought should be acted upon. With the prevalence of depression and anxiety in our culture, there are ways to intervene. I have been there. I have had situational depression and have been treated for anxiety. So have many members of my immediate family and many friends too. According... Continue Reading →
