My mom Linda Roelle passed away on September 11, 2012 in Reno, NV. It was a really hard time for all of us and I still miss her terribly every day. Here is a song I wrote to remember her. We all have people we have loved and lost. But remember, they may have passed … Read more
I have found myself trying to isolate lately as I embark on this radiation journey. (See more at: Navigating Breast Cancer Part 1 and Part 2). I almost skipped church last week. I got dressed and ready, and then it was like, “Can’t I just stay home?” The thought lingered for a moment. I could … Read more
Hello friends, Happy New Year! This year I have decided to look for new opportunities with my music and my job. I have been reselling clothes on Poshmark for the last 3 years and let’s just say, it has dwindled down. I am going to sell my inventory at a discount over the next few … Read more
I heard this song for the first time today. It was an ‘ah-hah’ moment and I wanted to share it with you. Maybe you are like me and have a past full of junk. Maybe there are old scripts running through your mind that need be erased forever. Maybe you need a new outlook, like … Read more
Thank you Veterans, for fighting the fight for our freedom. We honor you. Here are songs to honor our Veterans: Click the link below, I guess I can’t embed a Playlist… YouTube Playlist to Honor Our Veterans
Halloween was interesting on a Friday. My husband Bob and I had SOAK, a time for reading God’s Word on a specific subject and playing praise songs. We do this every Friday with our Church family. I love it. There is something special about resting in God’s presence, the Word and Worship. I play piano, … Read more
This week I was blessed by two different women in our church. All I did was go and listen. I spent time with them as they shared their lives, hopes, dreams, and how God has made a difference in their lives. I was humbled. Sometimes I think I get lost in my own little world … Read more
As a musician I occasionally enter contests with my songs. Imagine my surprise when SongwriterUniverse notified me that I won Song of the Month for August 2025! Hallelujah! Thank you Jesus! The song I entered was “Rise Above It All”. It was a remake of my 15 year old song “Stand”. Just had to dust … Read more
January 29, 2012 was the day you died Oma. I can’t stop thinking about you today. Even though it’s been 13 years. I still miss you. I still love you. Grief sucks. I don’t like it at all. As the tears fall down my face I remember you. But to me it feels like yesterday. … Read more
The word I focused on today was MERCY. Mercy means In the Bible, mercy is the act of showing compassion and kindness to those in need, especially when it’s possible to punish them. It’s also the act of withholding punishment that someone deserves. God shows us mercy when he provided a way for us to be reunited … Read more
Early mornings are a great time to hear from God. Probably ’cause I haven’t had any coffee yet, so He knows I won’t talk much! Sometimes I ask God what I should write about. I really need His words, not mine to touch people. This morning He reminded me of the woman at the well. … Read more
by Pastor Bob Rasmussen You can read the sermon of “The Gift of Peace: here: Janesville Apostolic Ministries