Do Twelve Step Meetings open doors to sexual predators?

Every now and then you run across a post that just opens up a new revelation for you, right? Well last night I read this and it immediately spoke to me. You may or may not agree with me on this post – and that is ok.  I am sharing my experiences and my thoughts … Read more

Who Are You Girl?

I had to laugh when I read today’s Daily Prompt: Daily Prompt: Mix Tape Masterpiece You make a new friend. Make them a mix tape (or playlist, for the younger folks) that tells them who you are through song. Photographers, artists, poets: show us MUSIC. That has been my mission, my goal so to speak.  I … Read more

How to Unlock Your Heart

“Resentment. . . a door quietly closes. Anger… the door slams shut! Hurts from your heritage.. . fasten the latch! Weakened faith . . . throw the bolt! Four elements that can lock up a heart, keeping delight out and darkness in.  Resentment, the cocaine of the emotions.  Anger, the destroyer of joy.  Your heritage- … Read more

You Save Me From Violence

In my journey I had to find promises from God to hold on to.  These words became my prayer and my song.  And they still are. God gave David protection and deliverance – and I choose to trust and believe that He will do the same for you and me! 2 Samuel 22 Amplified Bible … Read more

Hope

Merry Go Round

Merry Go Round Copyright 2013 Diana Rasmussen Plastic horses With painted smiles Stuck on a pole Going up and down Repeatedly Traveling around In a circle Going nowhere Forever chasing Each other Without ever Reaching a Destination What’s so Merry about This go round? photo from: http://wallpaper-backgrounds.net/merry-go-round-wallpaper/

My story of deliverance – from Domestic Violence

Thank you to Marlene at http://www.greatjourneyofjoy.com for allowing me to post my testimony today!

Envy – the Party Spirit?

Ok, it’s 4:15am and I wake up.  Time to pray.  Time to read the Word.  I opened up Bible gateway and came to this… Some, it is true, [actually] preach Christ (the Messiah) [for no better reason than] out of envy and rivalry (party spirit), but others are doing so out of a loyal spirit and goodwill. … Read more

Don’t Make Me Cross That Line

Sometimes a girl just has to say NO.  Enough.  Nada.  My friend Penny from Vermont wrote this song and it is exactly how I feel today.  Sooooo much going on for Ms D.  My daughters wedding is in 1 week, I have a big Festival to play at on Sat, and sometimes life just has … Read more

Why?

Suicide Prevention Awareness Day is today.  I looked up some info on TWLOA (To Write Love On Her Arms) Here is an excerpt from Newsweek and http://twloha.com/news/newsweek-covers-suicide-epidemic• “Throughout the developed world … [suicide] is now the leading cause of death for people 15 to 49, surpassing all cancers and heart disease.” “In the last two decades … Read more

Raindrops Are Tears

from Pinterest   RAINDROPS ©2013 Diana Rasmussen There are tears my heart can’t hold falling down soaking the ground Water from my soul releasing pain My cry to begin again From a secret place I see your face Your raindrops are tears Sent from above pouring out grace and love Your raindrops are tears Drench … Read more

Why Doesn’t She Just Leave?

It has been brought up again and again, “Why doesn’t she just leave him?”  I wish there was an easy answer.  But it is different for each person.  That is why it is IMPERATIVE, in my opinion, that a victim seek professional help.  The Police get involved for a reason. There are counselors in place … Read more