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National Day of Prayer
The National Day of Prayer is a special day set aside to recognize the power of prayer and call to action in the United States. It is...
Rita Larson
May 4, 20234 min read


Word's The Word
We often hear people speak of getting a Word from the Lord. In fact, I just wrote about that very thing yesterday, stating that when I...
Rita Larson
May 3, 20234 min read


"His Plans and His Purpose"
Frequently I wake up during the night or very early in the morning and that is when I spend quality time in prayer, communing with the...
Rita Larson
May 2, 20233 min read


"Press Forward!"
While traveling this past week, I had a rental car and found myself focused on the gear shift every time I got in the car. When I wanted...
Rita Larson
May 1, 20234 min read


"The Most Powerful Name!"
This morning at church (Relate Church in Suffolk, Virginia), we sang a new song that we have never done before. It was so touching and...
Rita Larson
Apr 30, 20236 min read


"Stop Talking and Listen"
If you have been around my husband and me for very long, you will quickly see how much value we place on one another. It is of the...
Rita Larson
Apr 29, 20233 min read


Savor the Favor
We all have special God-given gifts and talents. My husband has a unique and special gift, baking. Since I first met him, I have known...
Rita Larson
Apr 28, 20233 min read


Breaking the Chain of Brokenness
God's power to heal and break chains is like a blacksmith's hammer on a piece of metal. Just as a skilled blacksmith can shape and...
Rita Larson
Apr 27, 20233 min read


"Be Fruity"
This morning, I am waking up across the country in San Diego, California and it is 3 hours earlier than at home due to the time zone...
Rita Larson
Apr 26, 20233 min read


"The Attitude Adjuster"
When my boys were small, I would take them to the outer banks on vacation frequently. We would rent this cute little house, and it had a...
Rita Larson
Apr 25, 20232 min read


"Living Inside Out"
I was doing some research and came across this quote that really captivated me . “We need to become God-minded not just by knowledge but...
Rita Larson
Apr 25, 20233 min read


"Need VS Greed"
God is the Creator and owns everything that He has blessed us with. He has placed us in a position of stewardship. God promises to...
Rita Larson
Apr 23, 20233 min read


"What Can I Expect?"
When we come to the Father, we should come to Him expecting to see Him move on our behalf. We serve a God who is ABLE and can turn the...
Rita Larson
Apr 22, 20233 min read


"Now THAT is Funny!"
I have been blessed in my travels with work to have met several people and God has blessed me with so many amazing friends. Today, I...
Rita Larson
Apr 21, 20233 min read


"I Am But A Mirror"
I was speaking with a friend last week and we were talking about relationships and in reference to his spouse, he shared with me one...
Rita Larson
Apr 20, 20234 min read


"Plug In!"
When my husband and I first met, we were both in a place of complacency. We both had some pretty deep wounds that needed to heal. Of...
Rita Larson
Apr 19, 20233 min read


"Respect is Earned. Honor is Given."
I had to fly to San Diego for work today and as I sat on the plane, I had two different scenarios around me. I had a teenage girl behind...
Rita Larson
Apr 18, 20234 min read


Foundation of Marriage
The stability of marriage is based upon its foundation. The very first thing you must do when you build any kind of foundation, is...
Rita Larson
Apr 17, 20235 min read


Sweet Victory!
This past week was a long week. I had to work out of town all week and have to do the same next week, so only had a few days home. ...
Rita Larson
Apr 16, 20233 min read


"Pigs Do Not Wear Pearls"
Have you ever shared something with someone, and had it taken out of context? Particularly when sharing our testimonies about what God...
Rita Larson
Apr 16, 20233 min read
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