Just when I gave up, He showed up. The God who knows me. The God who loves me. The One who holds the stars up and brings the sun up every morning. His mercy is new every morning. He has more patience with me than I have with myself. His ways are higher than mine, … Read more
It has been a hard week. I have seen newborn babies born and saying in ICU. I have seen a friend have a family member diagnosed with cancer. A friend has her husband hospitalized. A baby went to surgery this week. A teenager attempted suicide. Teens have had anxiety attacks. There is one thing that … Read more
Where Hope Grows ~Copyright 2016 Diana Rasmussen~ there is life there is breath there is longing there is dirt there is growth there is harvest “Hope is like a flower – it grows in the dirt!” -Diana Rasmussen of Prayers and Promises Inspirational Quotes on Hope “Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in … Read more
Life on planet Earth is hard. Life is not fair. People hurt you, abandon you, and leave for no good reason. We live in a fallen world. We aren’t in Heaven yet. We are merely passing through this fallen place. We are here to bring the light and love of Jesus. Shine your light in … Read more
Everyone wants to be needed, to be loved, to belong. We choose who to open our hearts up to. We choose what communities we invest in. There is a sense of belonging that comes through being g part of a group whether small or large. We really are better together. 7 Quotes on Why We Need … Read more
Your worship is sacred and pleasing to God. Whether you are singing in your car to the radio, praising and thanking God, or worshipping with others – your worship ushers people into the presence of God. It’s like He just shows up and does stuff. We are not saved for ourselves. God wants His love … Read more
I got a great life lesson this week. My gas gauge broke in my truck. The first day i ran over a curb with my back right tire it shook something loose. Now that morning I had put in $20. I did my errands and was on my way to music practice. I glanced at … Read more
12 Motivational Quotes to Inspire You Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. —Charles Swindoll Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. –Robert Frost I am not a product of my circumstances. I … Read more
I love palm trees. They remind me of the beach with sun and sand and water. It’s almost like instant rest in a tropical oasis. Palm trees are resilient, they grow in the desert in hot, humid climates. Here are some great facts about palm trees and how we as Christians can flourish like them in spite … Read more
As a man thinks, so he becomes. Have you ever heard of a self-fulfilling prophecy? For example, someone way back when tells you a loser. You believe it. (even though it is not true). You start to act like a loser. You set yourself up for failure time and time again. The minute that things start … Read more
Read a great post this morning. Sometimes just watching the news is overwhelming. There is so much hate. It feels like a “hate snowball” going downhill. How do you react? Tiffany shares with us : “I begin my day with prayer, not knowing how to pray. My heart churns with the overwhelming tide of global … Read more
