Rape. It's ugly. Unwanted sex. Against your will. Even though you say NO, he does it anyway. The enemy has come to kill, steal, and destroy. Surely those who rape others are operating in his Kingdom. It is wrong. And yes, sometimes it seems like they get away with it. But God saw. And I... Continue Reading →
Don’t Believe Everything – NaPoWriMo Day 28
ok, kind of a rant today. This is not true of all the Shepherds/Sheep I know - some are surrounded by the love of God and share with others. Some would give you the shirt off their back if they knew you needed one. Maybe I just have a bad attitude today, idk. Might just... Continue Reading →
Get Up And Walk – NaPoWriMo Day 24
Some religion scholars sitting there started whispering among themselves, “He can’t talk that way! That’s blasphemy! God and only God can forgive sins.” Jesus knew right away what they were thinking, and said, “Why are you so skeptical? Which is simpler: to say to the paraplegic, ‘I forgive your sins,’ or say, ‘Get up, take... Continue Reading →
Resurrect My Broken Life – NaPoWriMo Day 23
I heard a voice thunder from the Throne: “Look! Look! God has moved into the neighborhood, making his home with men and women! They’re his people, he’s their God. He’ll wipe every tear from their eyes. Death is gone for good—tears gone, crying gone, pain gone—all the first order of things gone.” The Enthroned continued,... Continue Reading →
Second Fiddle – NaPoWriMo Day 14
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. (Isaiah 40:31 NIV) Second Fiddle ©2014 Diana Rasmussen Like a rope pulled back and forth in a tug of war Like a soccer... Continue Reading →
Drowning in Fear – NaPoWriMo Day 12
Have you ever run across someone who blatantly refuses God? Or becomes angry when you come to The Lord? Yeah, me too. Many times the Abuser gets jealous of a woman's relationship with God and God's people. They suddenly realize they are not on the throne anymore. The Abuser is not God. No matter how... Continue Reading →
How to Beat the Blues
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 →
Promises of Restoration
God wants to restore things - better than they ever were. He promises to restore, deliver, provide, and protect. These are the Words I cling to when life 'happens'. Don't let the 'weeds' choke out the LIFE of His Word! Joel 2:25-27 The Message (MSG) “I’ll make up for the years of the locust,... Continue Reading →
Depression: 3 Steps Forward – 2 Steps Back
Depression. Fear. 3 steps forward...2 steps back. Sometimes the journey is long. Sometimes the way is dark. I walk sometimes amidst the shadows and feel like there is a cloud surrounding me sometimes. I know, depression. Ugggh. I don't like this valley. I don't want to be here. The negative thoughts bombard my mind. Where... Continue Reading →
Depression and What to do With It
This is a post I found on Google Plus. It is by Christian Support. I know many of us here have battled with this spirit. May it bless you, encourage you, and lift the blanket of Depression from your life, in Jesus Name. DEPRESSION & DISCOURAGEMENT Recognizing the Problem Depression is a prolonged feeling of... Continue Reading →
No Wonder I Felt Sick Living in Abuse
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Family Justice Center Alliance has released the results of a national survey of domestic violence survivors – identifying major unmet needs and significant long-term health impacts from violence…
Speak the Good Things
Ever had a sick kid? Yeah, me too. My husband shared something with me the other day that bears repeating. He asked me, "Diana why are you praying speaking about the sickness, why not declare the Word over your son? Speak LIFE over him." Whoa! Instantly I changed the 'direction' of my prayer. I said,... Continue Reading →
