We are not special. Just be you, ordinary you.

We must choose…truth

7 quotes on Moving Forward

7 Quotes on Moving Forward     “Go back?” he thought. “No good at all! Go sideways? Impossible! Go forward? Only thing to do! On we go!” So up he got, and trotted along with his little sword held in front of him and one hand feeling the wall, and his heart all of a … Read more

Signs in the Heavens – Weekly Photo Challenge

  “And it shall come to pass in the last days, God declares, that I will pour out of My Spirit upon all mankind, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy [telling forth the divine counsels] and your young men shall see visions (divinely granted appearances), and your old men shall dream [divinely suggested] … Read more

Computer fun

Computer fun. We either love them or hate them! “Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify … Read more

Masks

Masks Copyright 2014 Diana Rasmussen You can keep your Top 40 Wear those $100 jeans I see right through you Just wanting to be mean You smile to my face Then stab me in the back Spread my secrets for Bread crumbs like a task Do you love me or hate me? I just have … Read more

Back to School with Albert Einstein

In honor of all the  kids going back to school today I made this video. For my kids, for my Sunday School kids, for all the awesome friends my kids have, and all of you:  I pray God’s abundant blessings and favor upon each of you this year. May it be absolutely fantastic! And hey, … Read more

I Can’t Believe I Stepped in That!

Yep. It’s Monday. Let me share a funny story – a true story. In fact I got to experience it this morning.  Yesterday was our “Opa Sunday”. Once a month or so we have Bob’s dad and My Dad and Stepmom over for lunch.  This way the kids get to hear the stories of what … Read more

Are You the Tortoise or the Hare?

How do you see yourself these days? Are you a tortoise or a hare? Are you impulsive? Or does it take you forever to make a decision? Have things changed for you over the years? I found a great character lesson online from this simple story. This is from LatoyaEdwards: What we learn from Hare: … Read more

Another New Car?

Another new car? Seriously? The ex pulls in the driveway with yet another car. That’s the third one I’ve seen in the last few weeks. Yes, he is in trouble with the law – again. And yet I am court ordered to let him see our two kids. Sometimes he shows up. Sometimes he cancels. … Read more

Soldiers Safely Home

Soldiers Safely Home Copyright 2014 Diana Rasmussen Camouflage pants and army boots Loaded M16s for enemy pursuit Defending freedom Standing for truth Honoring the code to protect Fighting a war with our love and respect Paying a debt they never owed God bring our soldiers safely home     (Featured image source: http://finnlover.deviantart.com/art/freedom-isnt-free-324461215) Additional image … Read more

Father’s Day Forgiveness

Fathers Day Forgiveness Daddy can I say We haven’t always Seen eye to eye Yet I understand Your reasons why Despite the things that came our way I want to say I love you and Forgive you Anyway You did the best You could with what You had and I Honor you on This special … Read more

7 Ways to Keep Your Peace

Choosing your battles is not always an easy task. Some people just want to argue. Some are addicted to drama. Some are jealous. Some people enjoy creating chaos.  Remember Pigpen and the little cloud of dust that followed him? Leaving a dust trail wherever he went. A little here, a little there – you knew … Read more