Finding Hope in This Crazy World
Fear is something we all deal with. We are all still human here on this side of Heaven. It's ok. We can talk about it. Some of us are afraid of the future, some are fearful of the past repeating itself, some are afraid of not having enough, some are afraid of failing, some are... Continue Reading →
Here in America we really celebrate our FREEDOM. But what are we using our Freedom for? That is what I am pondering today. According to the Dictionary FREEDOM is the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint. absence of subjection to foreign domination or despotic government. the... 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 →
I came across this picture on Pinterest. I remember how true it is. And then I remember that anything I learned as a kid can be unlearned. Not all the behaviors I learned will benefit me in my future. And I had to let go of the pain to move forward. I... Continue Reading →
Jezebel is a witch. Yes, her father was Ethball, king of the Zidonians, and was both the king and priest of Baal worshipers. Their gods were Baal and Ashtaroth or Astarte. Ahab installed a temple to the Sun-god in Samaria with 450 priests. Jezebel had another sanctuary erected where she fed 400 of them at... Continue Reading →
Confession is soul detox. Yep. Sharing your heart with another opens the door for the Holy Spirit to work. Admitting our secret sins to someone else is like removing the rock that is blocking the flow of the river. Sin loves the dark. It thrives in secret. But when we shine a light and share... Continue Reading →
Oh, sweet mornings. My husband is a creative cook. My daughter is a creative cook. 2 cooks in the kitchen last night. Oh my - getting creative sometimes makes an explosion! Yet, I would not have it any other way. There is something about an Artist making something - you can see the spark. You... Continue Reading →
Well, let's finish our story shall we? I mean, we can't stay in this valley forever, lol! Here is the beginning of the story: Let These Dead Bones Live - Part 1 Our narrator and teacher is Pastor Derek Smith from England. He was preaching at Life Church in Roscoe, IL. My husband Bob listens to... Continue Reading →
Diana. Walk forward. God promised to go before you and prepare the way. Just get up and walk. You will hear Him whisper the way. Our family is moving in the next 2 weeks. Things happen. Things change. Lord, let me let go of what I thought was going to happen, and just walk forward... Continue Reading →
CAN I RUN INTO YOUR ARMS? Copyright 2014 Diana Rasmussen, dedicated to t when my life won't unwind and I can't clear my mind can I run into your arms my shelter in the wind when my heart is crying out and I'm numb to the world can I run into your arms my lover... Continue Reading →
Music - love it, hate it, just can't live without it. We were made to praise, to worship, and to love. Happy songs, sad songs, love songs, break up songs. We tell our stories in songs. Our lives are the lyrics - all the good parts, and all the ugly parts. Who is your favorite Artist?... Continue Reading →
Thought I would have fun with this one. Laugh or cry right? Politics is one of those 'taboo' subjects, just like religion. Seems it stirs everyone up, especially if you see things differently. I am glad God likes flavors. On another forum I was reading about music and politics. Quite a strange mix. Yet we... Continue Reading →
