I admit it. I used to be a people pleaser. It was bad. I had no self confidence so I would be whoever just to fit in. It's funny now. I look back at pictures of myself and think; Hey there is Diana the Yuppie. Hey there is Diana the Biker. Hey there is Diana... Continue Reading →
Fix it From the Other Side
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,... Continue Reading →
Spring Training #1-Exercising Our Faith-Honor Our Bodies
Spring Training. All the baseball teams gearing up for the game. Getting ready, letting go of what doesn't work and training for the new season. I am in a period of transition. A period of spring training. I have had to acknowledge a few weaknesses and change my thoughts and attitudes to learn new habits.... Continue Reading →
What is Self Sabotage?
They say misery loves company. Right? The more you talk negative about yourself, the worse you feel. Right? Came accross this list and wow, so true! Self sabotage is deadly. It hurts everyone who is trying to help you. It hurts yourself. You become so addicted to people treating you badly that if nobody does... Continue Reading →
The Dangers of Negative Self Talk
We have all done it - talked to ourselves. But what are we actually saying? If we have the power of life and death in our tongues - are we using this God given power to speak life, or death? Yep, killing ourselves softly - with our own words. Negative self talk will bring us... Continue Reading →
Looking for the Real Me
Looking for the Real Me Wanted: The young girl that used to believe in miracles and wonders. The one that thought she could take on the world and never fail. The girl who believed in herself and knew she was special. The girl who wouldn't let those mean words get through to her heart. Wanted... Continue Reading →
3 Ways to Stop Worshipping the Abuser
I remember a story my mom always used to tell me. She said," Diana, how do you boil a frog?" I said, " I don't know." She said, "A little at a time." You see when we put the frog in the water it was cold water. It wasn't hot, no reason to jump out.... Continue Reading →
The ME Culture
Daily Prompt: Simply the Best NASA is building a new Voyager spacecraft that will carry the best of modern human culture. What belongs onboard? Photographers, artists, poets: show us CULTURE. I think it goes something like, "In the beginning GOD created the Heavens and the Earth. And He made them Man and Woman - IN his... Continue Reading →
Stop Killing Yourself
I started reading Max Lucado's new book, "You'll Get Through This". In the beginning he is reminding us about the story of Joseph and how he got thrown into the pit. I know that pit. I have been there. The pit of depression, the pit of despair, the pit of betrayal, the pit of abandonment,... Continue Reading →
I Can’t Go Wrong
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O880zJMxWdo "I Can't Go Wrong" by Phillip Phillips I've seen the lights come from the flashes in the dark I feel like a blind man trying to make a start And I don't know, no I don't know Where I'm gonna go I've seen the sun come up a mile from the ground Flew... Continue Reading →
Joint Heirs
JOINT HEIRS ©2013 Diana Rasmussen We cry out Abba Father and receive the Spirit of Sonship Saved by the blood of the Lamb No more orphans adopted as sons Walking in authority Joint heirs with Christ reigning on the Earth God's Promise to You So don’t you see that we don’t owe this old... Continue Reading →
You are Special
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained... Continue Reading →


