After my post yesterday on the prevalence of Mental Illness in this Nation, I feel compelled to share the only way that I have found to renew my mind. You see, I could relate to that girl.(Here is the post – THE SEMICOLON PROJECT) I have had those self-destructive thoughts in my mind for years. … Read more
I could not find one source that agreed on what the definition of Spirituality is. Even Wikipedia says: There is no single, agreed-upon definition of spirituality. Surveys of the definition of the term, as used in scholarly research, show a broad range of definitions, with very limited similitude. It may denote almost any kind of … Read more
The life of an Artist. It’s not easy. We are determined to share, our thoughts, our creations, our songs. Because that is when we feel alive. We live and breathe to share. We couldn’t bottle it up if we tried. It would be like shaking a soda bottle and watching it explode. The top would … Read more
I read this on FB last night and it really opened up my eyes to what real faith looks like. And truthfully, how selfish I have been. Why do we humans always think everything is about us? How much faith we have or don’t have, how much we do this or don’t do that, etc. … Read more
Daddy God is an Artist. And we are His children. The Creator of the Universe who made the Heavens and the Earth spoke the Word and it was. And you are proof that God is an Artist. He made us, and if you are a born again Believer He put His Holy Spirit in you … Read more
There are Elijahs and Jezebles in this world. And it’s a battle for power. It may be at work, at home, or at church – but these spirits are present. God tells us to test the spirits. Not every spirit is from God. And not every spirit is friendly. I recently received an interesting comment … Read more
It has been said that as a man thinks he is in his heart, so he is. If you think you are a victim, and refuse to take a step forward, you might stay a victim. Overcoming this mentality has taken me years. After living in domestic violence for years I had given away all … Read more
We have this great banner at church that says P.U.S.H. – Pray Until Something Happens I certainly appreciate your prayers this month. I am grateful for brothers and sisters who know how to pray. There are times when we can stand together and petition Heaven with our prayers. God is faithful, He hears, He listens, … Read more
We have this beautiful cherry tree in our yard. This past week it started to bloom and that got me thinking. You know all winter it was just branches. It looked pretty dead. But there was life in there just waiting to bloom! It had to wait – for just the right time. If it … Read more
We have this temperamental riding lawn mower. This past week the mowing deck got stuck up. It would not lower down. It was stuck. My husband did what he always did, went to one side of the mower and tried to release the pulley. It did not let go and did not go down. Then, … Read more
Water ~Copyright 2015 Diana Rasmussen This longing inside I just can’t hide I hunger and thirst for your love deep inside Let’s smile and laugh until the sun goes down Let’s play, pick me up daddy please I dive in your mercy I jump in your grace I’m splashing around till I see The water … Read more
BETTER ~Copyright 2015 Diana Rasmussen You can’t sit in the sun without feeling it’s warmth You can’t step in the ocean without getting wet Believe in the good, despite what you see Hope, like a seed, sprouts up from the dark Have faith, things will get better for you yet Don’t worry about anything; instead, … Read more