All things are new in Christ. New life, new hope, new ending. Did you ever wish you could write a new ending to your life story? You can! In Christ all things are made new. Don’t like your life? Tired of the craziness? Weary of guilt and shame? It doesn’t have to stay this way. There is hope for you and for me. Life is … Continue reading All Things Are New
It has been said that “as a man thinks – so he becomes.” Yes, we are what we think about. One of the hardest things for me after domestic violence and abuse is learning to renew my mind. I had to learn that just because someone said something to me, that did NOT mean that it was true. Abusers are excellent manipulators and agents for … Continue reading Letting Go of the Past and Negative Thoughts
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 not, make a new choice today. Choose gratitude and watch … Continue reading Gratitude is a Magnet for Miracles
Sickness. Illness. We live in a fallen world with sin and sickness everywhere. But our God delivers. Jesus came to seek and to save the lost and He heals them ALL. Now it might be here, or it might be on the other side, but He heals them ALL. “Then great multitudes came to Him, having with them the lame, blind, mute, maimed, and many … Continue reading The Sickness That God Delivered You From Might Try to Come Back.
I ran into a girl the other day with scars on her arms. My heart dropped. I know what that feels like to have no hope. To take the pain that you are feeling out on yourself. To sit in the bathroom with the door locked  and just sit on the floor rocking back and forth. When we have been through unexplainable trauma that is … Continue reading I See the Scars
This is in honor for my friend going through a rough time. Stand strong my sister – you can do this. You are worth so much more. Continue reading 12 Steps to Keeping Your Sanity When You Are Sleeping With the Enemy
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 gets me through weeks like these. God is faithful. He … Continue reading God Stays the Same When the World is Falling Apart
There are days that the losses of so many in the world just bring tears. So many lives lost for no good reason. May the God of all comfort hold us close tonight. Especially T – who list her sister at 911. And my brother and sister and I who lost our Mommy 4 years ago today. Help us all Lord. Praise be to the … Continue reading Too Many Tears
My husband Bob wrote this out for our friend. It spoke to my heart as well so I wanted to share it with you. Our bodies respond to our voices. There are times we have to fight. There are times when our symptoms do not match up with the the Word of God. I have found that these are the times I need to declare … Continue reading A Prayer For Healing
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 to anxiety, depression, and hopelessness. Â Excessive worrying can lead to … Continue reading Don’t Bind Someone to You With Worry
I See -Copyright 2016 Diana Rasmussen I see the scars upon your arms My heart skipped a beat as I thought of what I could say To take away the pain that brought you to that place How I wish I could change the things that you’ve been through I’m here today to sit and listen if you choose to share I remember what it … Continue reading I See
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 why do we do this? What good does it do? … Continue reading Enter the Rest of the Lord
