Embracing Family: A Holiday Reflection on Love and Faith

The Holidays are such a beautiful time of year. I love seeing my family in one place. Our babies had babies now so as a Grandma it is even more fun! I stand amazed. Family, you can love them or not, but they will always be family. They were born into it. They share the … Read more

Finding Hope Amid Moral Decline

What a season we live in! My, my, my – sometimes just watching the news can bring you down. There is so much up in the air and everything is happening so quickly. I know I am getting older, but wow, how do these young kids keep up? What kind of a world are we … Read more

Discovering God’s Surprises in Everyday Life

I recently had one of those ‘ahah’ moments. Funny how that happens in our everyday life. I think that sometimes I make God so big and myself so small. After all, He is the Big Guy in charge, right? And with all that election stuff going on I’m sure He was pretty busy. A bit … Read more

Healing from Trauma: Finding Hope and Justice

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 … Read more

Sunday Sermon – Follow the Instructions

Here is Pastor Bob Rasmussen (yes, that’s my husband!) preaching the Word of God and how to follow God’s instructions for a fruitful and happy life.

Inspiring Faith Quotes: Encouragement and Wisdom for Everyday Living

Faith Quotes to Live By “Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.”- Martin Luther King Jr. “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” – Hebrews 11:1 As you practice counting your blessings, you will find that … Read more

The Impact of Faith: Trust and Belief in Daily Life

What a crazy world we live in. We are blessed to live in America with amazing opportunities and freedom. We can choose where we want to live, and what we want to do to earn a living. We are free to express ourselves, choose our own religion, and choose who to worship. Some choose to … Read more

Embracing Faith: Triumphing Over Domestic Abuse and Finding Love

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 … Read more

Prayers for Exhaustion: Seek Solace in God’s Promises

As I sit at my computer today looking for words to share I have to admit it, I am exhausted. Lord, I pray, how can I write when my brain feels like mush? How can I function when I am not sleeping that great these days? God loves when we are truthful with Him. No … Read more

I’m Ready For That New Body Lord

Who says getting older is easy? It’s not easy. The longer I roam around in this tent of a body the more it shows signs of wear and tear. Can I get a trade-in Lord? I am ready for that new body Lord. This one is not what it used to be. It happened the … Read more

I Will Remember

As I get older I have more time to look back on my life. What a ride, lol! There were good decisions and some bad decisions too. Yet I still stand amazed at what God has done in my life. I will remember the mighty acts He has shown me. “And talk of Your deeds.Your … Read more

What A Week – Guest Post

Today is Good Friday. I would like to share with you a sermon my husband preached last Sunday called “What a Week”. I am boycotting the bunny. Easter is not about the bunny, it’s about the Lamb, Jesus Christ, that took on the sin of the world and was crucified for it. One perfect sacrifice … Read more