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Prayer, the First Resort!
My husband, Brian, and I have been hosting a community group for married couples. We always give a weekly challenge for the couples and...
Rita Larson
Mar 25, 20232 min read


Revival: The Heart of the Matter!
I don’t know about you, but at our house, my husband and I can feel that God is on the move! There is a revival happening within our...
Rita Larson
Mar 24, 20232 min read


Words Matter!
Proverbs 16:24 says, “Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.” I have a dear friend that...
Rita Larson
Mar 23, 20233 min read


Having an Identity Crisis?
Do you ever feel like you don't fit in, or that you have to work hard to be somebody you're not? If so, it's time to embrace your...
Rita Larson
Mar 22, 20234 min read


A Call to Serve
When I think of someone with a true servant’s heart and what it means, I think of my husband. The heart behind nearly everything he...
Rita Larson
Mar 21, 20232 min read


Dancing through the heat!
"Though I walk in the midst of the trouble, thou wilt revive me; though shall stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of my enemies,...
Rita Larson
Mar 20, 20233 min read


More Precious than Diamonds
One of our daughters works in the jewelry industry and when she speaks about the difference between diamonds and other gemstones, whether...
Rita Larson
Mar 19, 20232 min read


Behind Someone Else's Eyes
You never know what is going on behind someone else's eyes. That waitress that was rude may have been up all night with a sick child. ...
Rita Larson
Mar 18, 20232 min read


Hold on to your Joy!
The daily grind of life can be challenging, and we all have days when it feels like the world is against us. The struggle is real! The...
Rita Larson
Mar 17, 20233 min read


The Truth Behind St. Patrick's Day!
St. Patrick was a man of great faith whose impact on the world is still felt today. On St. Patrick's Day, we celebrate the legacy that...
Rita Larson
Mar 17, 20232 min read


The Master Restorer!
We all know someone who loves to restore things. Whether it’s furniture, old books, or antiques, it’s always a pleasure to see the...
Rita Larson
Mar 16, 20232 min read


Slam that door if you need to!
God closes doors for a reason and it is important to remember that. Sometimes, it can be hard to understand why a door has been closed...
Rita Larson
Mar 16, 20232 min read
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