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

Hooded figure walking through flames toward a glowing sunset

Rise Like Fire Quotes Here is my latest song and video: Rise Like Fire Copyright 2026 Diana Rasmussen [Verse 1] Like a phoenix I will rise, rise from these ashes Shaking off the smoke of broken pasts and scratches Leaving all the dust behind my wounded name Stepping through the embers, unafraid of the flame … 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

Celebrate the Day the Lord Has Made

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This is the day the Lord made, let’s celebrate it! Here is a fun song I found from Forrest Frank that made my day. Plus the latest one I wrote too, “I Love You Lord”, with some Bible verses that remind me to CELEBRATE! CELEBRATION By Forrest Frank 2025 Lyrics You, you, you, you, you … Read more

Reflecting on Freedom: A Memorial Day Prayer Playlist

‘Hear Our Prayer This Day In the quiet sanctuaries of our own hearts,let each of us name and call on the One whose power over usis great and gentle, firm and forgiving, holy and healing … You who created us,who sustain us,who call us to live in peace,hear our prayer this day. Hear our prayer … 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

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

The Power of Testimony: Anthony McCord’s Life-Changing Experience

Sometimes God has people in your path that He has destined you to meet. Such is the case with me and Anthony McCord. I joined a FaceBook One Song Challenge put on by Nashville Christian Songwriters. Long story short, each of us was trained and challenged to write a new song in a week. This … Read more

Groovy Grandma Gospel

I love gospel music, the chords, the harmonies, the beat. So this week I decided to take some of my songs and convert them to Gospel. Here are 18 of my songs in Gospel. I used SUNO. Yes it’s AI. Love it or hate it. For me it’s only a tool. Every profession has its … Read more

Version 3 – God Revive Us Again

Hello friends, Happy New Year! This year I have decided to look for new opportunities with my music and my job. I have been reselling clothes on Poshmark for the last 3 years and let’s just say, it has dwindled down. I am going to sell my inventory at a discount over the next few … Read more

I Call You By Name

I heard this song for the first time today. It was an ‘ah-hah’ moment and I wanted to share it with you. Maybe you are like me and have a past full of junk. Maybe there are old scripts running through your mind that need be erased forever. Maybe you need a new outlook, like … Read more

Video Playlist to Honor Veterans Day

Thank you Veterans, for fighting the fight for our freedom. We honor you. Here are songs to honor our Veterans: Click the link below, I guess I can’t embed a Playlist… YouTube Playlist to Honor Our Veterans