Life is just plain crazy sometimes. Can you relate? It’s been one of those weeks for our family. Now I know I’m supposed to be rejoicing in times of trial, yet I have to admit this is not my first thought. No wonder Jesus put it in the book! Yet it is during these times … Read more
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
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
Peace. That sense of calm that all is well. It will work out. We are good. All is well. What would happen in we would pass that on? Not our attitudes, not our pride, not our thoughts – but our peace. What would the world look like then? God gave us peace – His peace. … 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
There are benefits that just come with being part of the Family of God. When we are adopted by Abba Father there are things that He has promised us: Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all … Read more
