Finding Hope in This Crazy World
I hears Cain’s Song “Rise Up” today and it sparked a fire in my soul. I’d like to share it with you so you too can RISE UP! It doesn't matter what we are going through right now. God is calling our name and helping us to RISE UP out of the grave of despair... Continue Reading →
Worry. It has a way of eating up your hope and joy and destroying your peace of mind. WORRY - to give way to anxiety or unease; allow one's mind to dwell on difficulty or troubles. Worry is dwelling on our troubles or difficulty. The more we worry the worse things get. Worry can lead... Continue Reading →
Sad, Tired, Unmotivated, Overwhelmed. These are some of the things I felt while going through depression. Feeling like I was doing everything wrong and I couldn’t do anything right. Depression is probably the worst thing I have ever gone through. There were a lot of issues going on in my life and that was like... Continue Reading →
Not every thought is good. Not every thought should be acted upon. With the prevalence of depression and anxiety in our culture, there are ways to intervene. I have been there. I have had situational depression and have been treated for anxiety. So have many members of my immediate family and many friends too. According... Continue Reading →
Why can't you trust your feelings? We live in a culture of I want what I want when I want it. And if it feels good do it - right? Well, that may be exactly what is wrong. Yes, feelings are important. But they change, moment by moment. And feelings may not be based on... Continue Reading →
It's the Holiday season. And not everyone is happy about it. Our teens struggle with this ever changing world and the pressures of life. And the internet is not always helpful when you add in teen hormones. Time and time again our children get bullied online. As a parent it is hard to keep up... Continue Reading →
"They lie, cheat, steal, and kill to get their way. For them, it is a practical matter." How I wish someone had taught me these things before I started dating for the first time. Life was always a game with men like this and they would do anything to win. Lesson learned.
God knows. And He hears your tears as prayers. We started this Bible study at Church about Depression. I know it's a good thing. But can I say I am coming unglued? After our second session I went up to the Guest that came to teach us and just hugged her. I said thank you.... Continue Reading →
It's time we talk about this Church. 20% of youth ages 13-18 are suffering from a mental condition, aka depression or anxiety. Over 18% of us suffer from Anxiety alone according to NAMI. This is one of the most honest posts I have read about what it feels like to live like this. How are... Continue Reading →
This is a poem that I turned into a song that describes what it is like to live in Domestic Violence. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men live like this everyday. And also a video that some of my friends did with CSpan about helping those living in abuse. Help us Lord... Continue Reading →
Spring Training. All the baseball teams gearing up for the game. Getting ready, letting go of what doesn't work and training for the new season. I am in a period of transition. A period of spring training. I have had to acknowledge a few weaknesses and change my thoughts and attitudes to learn new habits.... Continue Reading →
Untangle Me Copyright 2015 Diana Rasmussen Knotted to misconceptions Must have lost the directions Wound around past failures Turn around this old behavior Let me be the diamond you wear around your neck Restore the part of me that's wrecked Turn things around from end to end Lord, untangle me Untwist my dark clouded mind... Continue Reading →
