Finding Hope in This Crazy World
Have you ever been on a boat? There is something peaceful about being in the water. I love it. The waves, the air and the freedom is exhilarating. Inside every boat is an anchor. When we want to stop or rest or steady our boat all we need to do is drop anchor. The anchor... Continue Reading →
I admit it. I used to be a people pleaser. It was bad. I had no self confidence so I would be whoever just to fit in. It's funny now. I look back at pictures of myself and think; Hey there is Diana the Yuppie. Hey there is Diana the Biker. Hey there is Diana... Continue Reading →
Yes, there are times to fight. Fight for what is right, for what is true, fight for what God said could be done here on Earth. But our fights as a Christian aren't like the movies. We don't fight evil with guns, or knives, or weapons. The weapons of our warfare are not of this... 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 →
Have you ever gone to the Dr. and have him give you medicine that made you more sick? I broke my leg in two places back in 2012. The D.'s answer? Pain meds. Yeah, they worked temporarily - but the detox from those was awful. Then they told me to take Ibuprofen daily. So I... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
This past Sunday God gave us a Word I'd like to share with you. The band was playing "Break Every Chain" and God gave this Word to our friend Laura : Word from the Lord 11-13-16 Given to Laura chains broken 11/13 chains broken all around and laying on an old dirt floor.... like an... 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 →
Here is a picture of what I saw this morning in early morning prayer. A bowl of flour. Ok Lord, what does that mean? I didn't even know how flour was made so I looked it up. Did you know you can make your own flour? I had no idea. You can take the wheat... Continue Reading →
Life is just plain crazy sometimes. Can you relate? It's been one of those weeks for our family. Now I know I'm supposed to be rejoicing in times of trial, yet I have to admit this is not my first thought. No wonder Jesus put it in the book! Yet it is during these times... 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 →
