WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE: IN A NEW POST CREATED SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS CHALLENGE, SHARE A SELFIE. – Cheri "Fear not [there is nothing to fear], for I am with you; do not look around you in terror and be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and harden you to difficulties, yes, I will help you; yes,... Continue Reading →
Fences, Boundaries, and Relationships
When I say todays Daily Prompt I remembered this wonderful series on boundaries. I had to learn what a healthy relationship looked like as I was always the one getting walked on. I seemed to say yes to everyone and everything. "Yes, I would love to get that for you... Yes, of course I want... Continue Reading →
All The People Said Amen
Daily Prompt: The Show Must Go On If you were involved in a movie, would you rather be the director, the producer, or the lead performer? (Note: you can’t be the writer!). Photographers, artists, poets: show us CELEBRITY. Here is my idea - lets go watch Matt Maher! He is one Artist I definitely want... Continue Reading →
Friends Trust Each Other
BFF. I remember when it had to ask my daughter what that meant. Best Friend Forever. Children are so trusting. Connections. Sharing life and love. Let's just say I'm working on it. After living in abuse for years I am learning trust again. To open up to others. All my blog friends here have helped... Continue Reading →
The Gift of His Presence
The Gift of His Presence ©2013 Diana Rasmussen My prayer for you this Christmas Is to receive what Christ has done A baby born in a manger Has come to save everyone Let your sorrow be turned to joy Let your ashes be turned to beauty When Christ is born inside your heart Even the... Continue Reading →
Don’t Throw It All Away So, friends, we can now—without hesitation—walk right up to God, into “the Holy Place.” Jesus has cleared the way by the blood of his sacrifice, acting as our priest before God. The “curtain” into God’s presence is his body. So let’s do it—full of belief, confident that we’re presentable inside and out.... Continue Reading →
Bye Bye Car
“Again, God’s Message: “‘I’ll turn things around for Jacob. I’ll compassionately come in and rebuild homes. The town will be rebuilt on its old foundations; the mansions will be splendid again. Thanksgivings will pour out of the windows; laughter will spill through the doors. Things will get better and better. Depression days are over. They’ll thrive,... Continue Reading →
She Carries Her Secrets
The Daily Prompt is about Secrets. I wrote a song about SECRETS not too long ago. There are so many things we try to bury. Pretend they never happened. She carries her secrets around in a box, hides them in darkness keeps them locked... Shoves the box under the bed, some things are not meant to be said. ~Diana Rasmussen... Continue Reading →
Once more Jesus addressed the crowd. He said, I am the Light of the world. He who follows Me will not be walking in the dark, but will have the Light which is Life (John 8:12 AMP) Weekly Photo Challenge: Let There Be Light! IN A NEW POST CREATED FOR THIS CHALLENGE, SHARE A PHOTO THAT... Continue Reading →
Chocolate Turkeys
Chocolate turkeys Kit Kat dreams Resees pieces Thankful Things (all images from Pinterest) Daily Prompt: Simply Irresistible Tell us about the favorite dish or food that you simply cannot turn down. Photographers, artists, poets: show us TEMPTATION. Trackbacks & Pingbacks Temptation | The Magic Black Book Temptation | Momma Said There'd Be Days Like This Medicine... Continue Reading →
Applaud God
My Prayer For You: Dear Lord, Today we thank You. Thank you for being You. We applaud YOU, You are the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. Thank you - we love you Lord! A Thanksgiving Psalm On your feet now—applaud God! Bring a gift of laughter, sing yourselves into his presence. Know this: God is... Continue Reading →
Castle of Fear
Castle of Fear - that's where you live when you live with an Abuser. Looks pretty from the outside - but there is a dungeon on the inside - with chains, gates, and bars. And you are Rapunzel - trapped inside. Daily Prompt: Safety First Share the story of a time you felt unsafe. Photographers, artists,... Continue Reading →


