Finding Hope in This Crazy World
The Robe “Make the robe for the Ephod entirely of blue, with an opening for the head at the center and a hem on the edge so that it won’t tear. For the edge of the skirts make pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet material all around and alternate them with bells of gold—gold... Continue Reading →
Daily Prompt: Singing the Blues We all feel down from time to time. How do you combat the blues? What’s one tip you can share with others that always helps to lift your spirits? How to beat the blues? When that cloud of depression tries to follow me I have found I can run into... Continue Reading →
Crazy. For thinking I was the Savior - that I could change someone's behavior. Crazy for thinking it was all about me. Crazy for thinking things would get better when you live with an Abuser - when actually things were getting worse day by day. Denial is powerful. Especially when you have given away your... Continue Reading →
The victim becomes the victor. The girl that got abandoned, betrayed, and abused becomes a Child of the King. Adopted by the King of Kings. Against all odds, she makes it. Why? Because God is with her. And she trusts Him. He delivered her. He came into the darkness and led her out. He didn't... Continue Reading →
Daily Prompt: With or Without You Tell us about the time you threw down the gauntlet and drew the proverbial line in the sand by giving someone an ultimatum. If you’ve never handed out an ultimatum but secretly wanted to, describe the scene and what you would say to put an end (one way or... Continue Reading →
Daily Prompt: It’s Friday, I’m in Love Remember your first crush? Think about that very first object of your affection. Oh, the sweaty palms. The swoony feeling in your stomach. Tell us the story of your first crush. What was it about this person that made your heart pound? Was the love requited? Change the... Continue Reading →
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE: IN A NEW POST CREATED SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS CHALLENGE, SHARE A SELFIE. – Cheri "Fear not [there is nothing to fear], for I am with you; do not look around you in terror and be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and harden you to difficulties, yes, I will help you; yes,... Continue Reading →
When I say todays Daily Prompt I remembered this wonderful series on boundaries. I had to learn what a healthy relationship looked like as I was always the one getting walked on. I seemed to say yes to everyone and everything. "Yes, I would love to get that for you... Yes, of course I want... Continue Reading →
Daily Prompt: The Show Must Go On If you were involved in a movie, would you rather be the director, the producer, or the lead performer? (Note: you can’t be the writer!). Photographers, artists, poets: show us CELEBRITY. Here is my idea - lets go watch Matt Maher! He is one Artist I definitely want... Continue Reading →
BFF. I remember when it had to ask my daughter what that meant. Best Friend Forever. Children are so trusting. Connections. Sharing life and love. Let's just say I'm working on it. After living in abuse for years I am learning trust again. To open up to others. All my blog friends here have helped... Continue Reading →
When I saw the Daily Prompt today, I knew I needed to share this poem. I have known many cutters in my life. You can tell it in their eyes, not just the marks on their bodies. From what I have learned, it is a way that someone in intense pain reacts in a moment... Continue Reading →
The Gift of His Presence ©2013 Diana Rasmussen My prayer for you this Christmas Is to receive what Christ has done A baby born in a manger Has come to save everyone Let your sorrow be turned to joy Let your ashes be turned to beauty When Christ is born inside your heart Even the... Continue Reading →
