Finding Hope in This Crazy World
Hello Friends. It is finally time. I recently led a Bible Study on how God delivered me from living in domestic violence. Here are the 2 videos and the PowerPoint Slides from my presentation. Keep in mind, I tell it like it was - meaning these videos are NOT for children. There are many references... Continue Reading →
Tomorrow night I give a Bible Study. It’s about Domestic Abuse and how God delivered me. It’s been 18 years since I lived in domestic violence. But as I think of it and prepare my Power Point it brings back all the old feelings. Oh Lord help me. I want to run. Help me Jesus.... Continue Reading →
As a former victim of domestic violence rape, and abuse I understand what 'triggers' are. It may be a sound, a smell, a memory, or anything that transports your mind back to the moment of abuse. You think that that would go away. I mean really, it's been over 15 years ago for me. How... Continue Reading →
I heard a sermon the other day where the Pastor shared the hard times of their life. Not a watered down, build you up, prosperity sermon - but the real thing, real life. He humbly shared how he still struggles with death and grief, just as we all do. It touched my heart because of... Continue Reading →
I have known and know a few Narcissists in my life. They are also called Jezebels in the Church Arena. I have married more than one. I have worked for Narcissists. I have been led astray by a Narcissistic Pastor. The hardest part is seeing how the Narcissist has hurt my children. Their self image... Continue Reading →
Have you ever read the Boundaries Series by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend? I have to say that this is one of the best books I have ever read. As a former victim of Domestic Violence I had no idea what a boundary was or how I could set one. I never said... Continue Reading →
I was looking at old pictures the other day. Came accross the one I took after I left my ex and he smashed my window in my van. It wasn't bad enough that he smashed it out, but he took the extra effort to bring some of the broken glass and put it right in... Continue Reading →
You may know one - or have known one. The Killjoy, the Jezebel or the Naracissit who consistantly ruins every holiday. It may be a birthday, a Thanksgiving, or even Christmas. Every year they make a scene - to be seen. It's almost like they are on steroids. All those criticizing, belittling, and blaming behaviors... Continue Reading →
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... 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 →
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,... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
