So Scrooge returns to his cold, empty house and falls asleep. He gets a visit from his dead partner, Jacob Marley. He dreams of his past, present, and future. Scrooge was given a vision of where he would end up – unless he changed. Remember the children of “Ignorance” and “Want” in the Ghost’s coat? … Read more
About a 6-8 months ago I had the pleasure to meet Secret Angel on WordPress. We connected through our blogs. Yet God always has a bigger plan doesn’t He? Angel and I have similar pasts and she is an amazing woman with an amazing testimony. Today is her book release of THE WALKING WOUNDED. I had … Read more
Christmas Peace is a jazz song I wrote last year. It was only 2 1/2 months after my mom passed away, and 10 1/2 months since my mother in law passed away. 2012 was a very stressful year for our family. And yet, despite my pain, I wanted peace. I was seeking peace in the … Read more
I had the most beautiful comment from my friend Susan Fox the other day. It really helped me get out of a ‘funk’ and get on with life. I never really thought about choosing to hope. I guess I was just kinda waiting for it to fall out of the sky or something, lol! I … Read more
I was “visiting” my good friend Ann from A New Creation Too last night and her post just spoke to my heart. I could say that I feel many of the same things… So, as Christmas quickly approaches I find myself sinking pretty darned low emotionally, mentally, and physically. Like a dark cloud has settled … Read more
Well, I knew after the last post, TO SIN OR NOT TO SIN, I would be “opening a can of worms”! Law vs grace – it has been an issue ever since Jesus came. Here is an interesting comment I got from one of my followers on Google+. I know there are some typos, but He … Read more
Today the first thought that came to me was to “Remember the good, let go of the bad.” Not always easy is it? I think anyone who has lived though abuse, or violence, or any type of addiction is used to things going badly, right? In fact, when things go good we are almost uncomfortable … Read more
Like the film on a screen God is lifting off a layer of your life The filth and slime are being removed The precious things are underneath These are the things people are fighting you for But this is where God has planted treasure in you ~Diana Rasmussen This is the dream I had this … Read more
“There is a deeper passion, a more quiet trust, and sweeter peace I’m placing within, I give you an expected end that what’s to come, is better than what has been. I break the bands of wickedness and the burdens that have held you back, I release on you the harvest of prosperity that will … Read more
I am thankful for YOU today. Each of you have touched my heart with your blogs, your stories, your life. I am blessed to call you friends. Have a beautiful day today whether you celebrate with family, friends, neighbors, or yourself – abundant grace and mercy to you, Diana GIVE THANKS Deuteronomy 26:3 And you … Read more
I am thankful for YOU today. Each of you have touched my heart with your blogs, your stories, your life. I am blessed to call you friends. Have a beautiful day today whether you celebrate with family, friends, neighbors, or yourself – abundant grace and mercy to you, Diana GIVE THANKS Deuteronomy 26:3 And you … Read more
We have all done it – talked to ourselves. But what are we actually saying? If we have the power of life and death in our tongues – are we using this God given power to speak life, or death? Yep, killing ourselves softly – with our own words. Negative self talk will bring us … Read more