The Perfect Gift

Secret Santa You get to choose one gift — no price restrictions — for any person you want. The caveat? You have to give it anonymously. What gift would you give, and to whom?   Come with  me to Bethlehem. Do you see the star? Something amazing is happening over there. I see the Shepherds. … Read more

Christmas Program from Luke 2

Here is the Christmas Program we are doing today at our church. It has scripture and song.  I/ve left the chords in for all you musicians.  And click here to download a free .pdf:   Luke 2 Luke 2 Christmas Program Christ Born of Mary 2 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out … Read more

Being Creative Gets Messy

Oh, sweet mornings. My husband is a creative cook. My daughter is a creative cook. 2 cooks in the kitchen last night. Oh my – getting creative sometimes makes an explosion!  Yet, I would not have it any other way. There is something about an Artist making something – you can see the spark. You … Read more

Charms

CHARMS ~Copyright 2014 Diana Rasmussen ~ If I could I’d go back To entertain time The treasures we’d find In the moment you’re mine Seconds stop moving Our love lingers here All fear disappears Hours turn into years Eternity lives Inside your arms Blood sacrifice charms Under a crown of thorns   Related articles Jesus … Read more

Let These Dead Bones Live- Part 1

Here is a life changing sermon THRIVING IN A MOMENT CALLED NOW by Pastor Derek Smith from Bolton, England. I admit it. I am in the valley of dry bones. God gave me the Word for 2014 was “My Cup Overflows.” And since then, things have dried up.  My ex still isn’t paying child support. I … Read more

Love Wins

Love Wins Copyright 2014 Diana Rasmussen Always gonna be the haters those who point and laugh Bullies want to put you down to get you to doubt Who I am on the inside Is more than you see on the outside Even when I fall, I’ll rise 7 times stronger You can’t keep me down, … Read more

Love Waits

I wrote this poem 8 months ago as I sat in the waiting room with my husband, my kids, and my father. My step mom was going in to have part of her lung removed for cancer. I have never seen my dad in a waiting room of a hospital – ever. He hates hospitals. … Read more

Hey Mom, I’m Home

Hey mom, I’m home”. The Prodigal Daughter walks into the door of the old familiar farmhouse. The smell of turkey and stuffing envelopes her like an old quilt.

He is Worthy – Word from the Lord

Here is the Word that was shared with our congregation from the Lord. This one really hit me. “Here me today children, I AM WORTHY TO BE PRAISED”

The Password is Thank You

The password is “Thank You”. It will let you in. Bring your gift of laughter. Come to the secret place today. Embed from Getty Images (Psalm 100:1-5 MSG) On your feet now—applaud God! Bring a gift of laughter, sing yourselves into his presence. Know this: God is God, and God, God. He made us; we … Read more

Have You Met Lady Wisdom?

Lady Wisdom. Wow, I wish I would have met her earlier in life.  Live and learn  I guess. I am grateful that today we are friends. I recently started reading Proverbs in the Message Bible. It really has opened my eyes to the “heart” matters. I was not raised in Church. I did not a … Read more

Here Are Your Keys

Today we go meet our new landlord and get the keys to our new home. Got me thinking about keys. They open doors and lock doors. Each door has a different key. And when you close and lock one door, another key opens the next one. When someone comes to our house and we are … Read more