Have I Told You? Original Christian Love Song by Diana Rasmussen

I wrote this song as I lay in bed next to my husband. He had fallen asleep first that night. I thought to myself, “Have I told you that I love you?” I decided to try my hand at jazz for this one. I kinda like it! HAVE I TOLD YOU? Copyright 2026 Diana Rasmussen … Read more

Jesus Reigns on Election Day: Bible Verses on Christ’s Authority

A reverent, cinematic Christian editorial image for a blog post titled “Authority of Jesus”: Jesus Christ standing in soft golden light with an open Bible in the foreground, subtle rays of light, peaceful blue and warm gold palette, dignified and contemplative mood, no text, no lettering, no watermark.

On Election Day I am reminded of who is really in charge – Jesus. Yes, I went and voted. Whether you are Republican or Democrat or an independent, Jesus is still on the throne! Praise the Lord! Bible Verses on Christ’s Authority “Jesus came up and said to them, “All authority (all power of absolute rule) … Read more

Kingdom Ground: Walking in Christ’s Authority to Shift Atmospheres

Sometimes I forget that we have authority in Christ. Kingdom Authority to rule over darkness, cast out demons, heal the sick, and advance the Kingdom. Just walking in the authority of Jesus Christ we have the power to change atmospheres. That is what I wrote this song about. KINGDOM GROUND Copyright 2026 Diana Rasmussen [Verse … Read more

From Ashes to Strength: Powerful Rise Like Fire Quotes and Song

Hooded figure walking through flames toward a glowing sunset

Rise Like Fire Quotes “I survived because the fire inside me burned brighter than the fire around me.” – Unknown  “From the ashes, a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring…” — J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring Sometimes the worst thing that happens to you, the thing you think … Read more

Navigating Breast Cancer: My Personal Journey – Part 3

Patient positioned beneath a Varian TrueBeam radiation therapy machine

I have started writing about my journey with breast cancer here: Navigating Breast Cancer: My Personal Journey – Part 2 Navigating Breast Cancer: My Personal Journey – Part 1 Let’s just say part 3 – radiation and subsequent hormone therapy doesn’t get any better. In fact, radiation for me was worse than the 2 surgeries … Read more

Five More Minutes – Learning to Let Go Without Letting Love Go

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

Raising Eagles, Not Chickens: A Faith Perspective

Forest trail with a wooden sign reading Walk by Faith Not by Sight and a hiker walking away

I have been listening to a new audio book on Audible, A Time to Selah by Lana Vawser. At the beginning of chapter 3 she brings up a good question about a new level of normal. She says thatGod isn’t raising up chickens, but He is raising up Eagles. We are not chickens who walk … Read more

Choose Peace Over Chaos

Wooden dock with two canoes tied on a calm lake at sunset

We all have situations in life that try to destroy our peace. Perhaps it is a health crisis, a financial crisis, a relationship emergency, or a hurting heart that comes up. Our first response may be fear. That’s natural. It’s ok to be afraid when chaos comes. It I have found that I can either … Read more

Pure Gold: A Song of Faith and Resilience

When I am going through a trial, like today, I try to write about it. It helps me get the feelings out. I seem to have so much more freedom when I just let the words flow out of my heart to the page. I guess that’s why I blog. It helps me to deal … Read more

Faith and Body Image: Love Yourself Through God’s Eyes

Person standing next to a wooden cross on a grassy hill overlooking a lake with sunrise reflection

I admit it. I am overweight. The ER called me obese. That hurt. I immediately started hating my body. Every morning I would wake up and speak ‘death’ over my body. I won’t repeat my negative thoughts here, I don’t want to give them any more power My thoughts were bad. I felt defeated. I … Read more

The Tomb is Empty

Happy Easter! Praise the Lord, the tomb is empty! We have a risen Savior! What on Earth does this mean? It means that this life is not the end. Jesus died on the cross and carried our sins to the grave. They are gone, forgiven! Praise the Lord! Jesus did what we could not do. … Read more

Understanding How to Abide in Christ

The Bible traces us to ‘abide in Christ’ “Abide” in the Bible, particularly from the Greek meno, means to remain, stay, or dwell in a permanent, daily fellowship with Jesus Christ. It signifies a firm commitment of faith, requiring followers to connect with Him, obey His commands, and hold fast to His Word, similar to a branch … Read more