Prepared to Be Awed by His Presence

I am so excited! I just feel that the presence of  God is going to overwhelm us this Christmas Season!  Are you ready to be awed by His presence?  Are you ready to melt in His arms and just be speechless?   Are you ready to worship the King of Kings? Yes! He was born … Read more

Be Gentle with Yourself this Holiday Season

Holidays can be stressful. So much to do, so little time. Why do we do this every year? We are the most over stressed and over worked people in time. Then add a cell phone. Instant access – to everything and everyone – all the time. No wonder we are at our wits end. Then, … Read more

The Joy of Family

The Joy of Family -Copyright 2016 Diana Rasmussen- We all want family  A place to belong And be loved  Where we are accepted  Despite our flaws And covered with grace  Just because. We stick together  No matter what  The good, the bad, And the ugly. Family can come by blood Or by love,  either is … Read more

Called by Grace

I answer phones all day at work as a Customer Service Rep for a large Company here in WI. I like that I get to talk to people all over the US and help them with their needs. It really never is the same day twice. All kinds of people, all kinds of needs. It … Read more

In Search of Natural Healing

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 … Read more

The Joy of Listening

The older I get the less stuff I want or need. I guess stuff just doesn’t matter to me like it used to. The older I get the more I value people – friends, family, kids, husband, everyone.  Everyone I meet has a story.  Do you like stories? I love hearing stories of what people … Read more

Prayer When You Are Tired

Dear Lord, You know I am tired. This world is so draining. Sometimes it seems like I am just a rat running circles in a cage. These endless bills and living paycheck to paycheck just sucks. Enlarge my vision Lord. Help me to see what purpose I fulfill here on planet Earth. Show me your … Read more

The Simple Joy of a Child

The simple joy of a child Brings hope and optimism To all they touch Innocence personified With goodness and unconditional love For everyone, everywhere.  At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst … Read more

Happy Thanksgiving to You

As I look back on this past year there is so much to be thankful for. I choose to remember the good and let go of the rest.  Yes there were challenges, but we made it! Hallelujah bless God!  God bless you and your family as He keeps you in perfect peace today and always;) … Read more

Gratitude is a Magnet for Miracles

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 … Read more

Hard Times Reveal True Friends – Quotes to Live By

Hard times reveal true friends. I had a hard day today. I think it was just all the stress of everyday life piling up on me.  But I had friends at work who helped me see beyond today. Friends who showed me kindness when I lost it. Friends who gave me hugs and prayed for … Read more

Break Every Chain – Word from the Lord

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 … Read more