Finding Hope in This Crazy World
There will be times of pruning in our lives. Times after Harvest, where God will till the fields of our lives. He is a Good Father, and wants to help us produce more fruit, more wine. "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.  For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.... Continue Reading →
Yes, we are in a new season. Welcome Autumn! The trees are turning, the air is getting crisp, and it's pumpkin and apple season! Yeah! Do you like fall? I love the coolness of the air, and the chilly nights where you curl up in a blanket or two. I love fuzzy socks too! But... Continue Reading →
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Holidays! However you choose to celebrate, I wish you peace and rest in this Holiday Season. I know it is a busy time for all of us. With the shopping, the presents, the tree, the family gatherings - it can become a bit overwhelming. Especially if you are walking through... Continue Reading →
​Sometimes I wish I knew all the answers. Why my friend is in the hospital battling a brain disease, why my other friend just buried her brother, why my other friend battles with infirmity. I want to fix it all! And now would be good Lord. As I look for answers I turn to Him... Continue Reading →
Have you ever been interrupted? Working on something you love and then bang - something comes up and you have to pause a moment. Life happens. I wonder how God feels when we try to finish what He started in us? Recently I am learning to stop, pray, and trust God. I'll admit it,... Continue Reading →
Trust. It's one of those things we get to learn by just doing it. I admit it, I have trust issues. After a lifetime of trusting the wrong people with my life I have learned you can't trust everybody with everything. I was so naive. People are people. They have their own agendas. And sometimes... Continue Reading →
Your tomorrow is greater than your yesterday. And today is a new day! Be present. Be here, now. The past got us here. We survived. God is good, He is faithful, and He walked us out of the valley of the shadow of death. Now what? I can't tell you how much time I have... Continue Reading →
A Smile on My Face ~Copyright 2015 Diana Rasmussen~ Looking to the Rock of Ages Listening for His Sacred Song Refusing to believe my feelings and the ways I have done wrong I'll receive His forgiveness His Mercy and His Grace He and He alone will put a smile on my face Hear my cry,... Continue Reading →
What a Sheep Thinks When You Plagiarize Another Pastor's Sermon (Yes, my rant about how a 'sheep' feels when a Pastor takes credit for another Pastor's sermon.) When I wrote this blog last night I was angry. Today I am sad. I can't believe there are those who 'peddle' God's Word. And God says there... Continue Reading →
I was reading a friend's blog today, Lori Lara on Allowing Our Kids to Question Their Faith when she said something that stirred my spirit. Because faith is what happens when the rant is over; it shows up when the rage is openly drained; it’s the supernatural answer that comes when the sadness flows freely.... Continue Reading →
He's the Lord of the Turnaround Copyright 2015 Diana Rasmussen Sorrow turns to joy Strife turns to peace Law turns to grace Captivity turns to freedom He's the Lord of the turnaround Sin turns to forgiveness Sickness turns to wholeness Poverty turns to blessings Death turns to life He's the Lord of the turnaround... Continue Reading →
I am finding that some days the Word is all I have to hold on to. I know God is up to something, I just can't see it yet. I can feel it in my spirit. And when I read the Word it's like I have a MixMaster going on inside of me. Have you... Continue Reading →
