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"Coming Out Of The Pit!"
My Dad was a coal miner for many years, working in various deep mines in the heart of West Virginia. He was adamant that when he passed...
Rita Larson
Sep 21, 20233 min read


"Thankful For What?!"
My friends and family are all aware that I have went through a tough season the past few years. I am now healed and walking in a life of...
Rita Larson
Sep 20, 20233 min read


"Flounder or Flourish?"
God gave us a vision to lead us to success and fulfillment so that we can carry out the purpose He has set for us. Without a vision, it...
Rita Larson
Sep 19, 20232 min read


"Never Early, Never Late, Always On Time!"
I have been traveling quite heavily the past few weeks, and there are so many things I wanted to get done yesterday but couldn't. There...
Rita Larson
Sep 18, 20233 min read


The Great Escape Series: Samson
The story of Samson in the book of Judges is a fascinating tale of a man with incredible strength but a lack of self-control. In Judges...
Rita Larson
Sep 17, 20232 min read


"The Master Fisherman!"
When Jesus called His disciples to follow Him, several of them were fishermen by trade. As they followed Jesus, they learned how to fish...
Rita Larson
Sep 16, 20233 min read


"One Thing Remains!"
This has been one tough week at work! I am officially exhausted and feeling a little overwhelmed. Knowing that God inhabits the praises...
Rita Larson
Sep 15, 20233 min read


"Oh, For The Love!"
What is love? When we tell someone we love them, what are we really saying? Love is a concept that is often discussed, debated, and...
Rita Larson
Sep 14, 20233 min read


"Curve Balls Coming Your Way!"
Have you ever been plugging along, and everything was going great and all of a sudden, you get thrown a curve ball and your week just...
Rita Larson
Sep 13, 20233 min read


"Sticks and Stones"
The saying "Sticks and Stones will break my bones, but words will never hurt me" may have been intended to provide comfort or resilience...
Rita Larson
Sep 12, 20232 min read


" Flying On 9/11"
Flying on 9/11 always brings about a mix of emotions within me. It is a day that serves as a reminder of the immense gratitude I have for...
Rita Larson
Sep 11, 20233 min read


"Listen Up!"
Meet one of my beautiful Shiba Inu's, Arnie! Notice how attentive he appears! It is because he hears my voice, the voice of who he...
Rita Larson
Sep 10, 20233 min read


"How To Be Profitable!"
Have you ever wondered why some people focus so much on physical exercise and neglect other aspects of their lives? It's true that bodily...
Rita Larson
Sep 9, 20233 min read


"Does Your Relationship Measure Up?"
As Christians, our relationship with God is the most important relationship we will ever have in our lives. It is through this...
Rita Larson
Sep 8, 20233 min read


"I Am Seen!"
We were at a praise and worship night at church last night, and the Pastor asked people to share a single word that was on their hearts. ...
Rita Larson
Sep 7, 20232 min read


Marriage: Embrace the Challenges
Learn to embrace the challenges in your relationship, doing marriage God's way!
Rita Larson
Sep 6, 20233 min read


"Shake It Off"
Have you ever paid attention to a dog when it gets wet? Have you noticed how it shakes fast and furiously for a few seconds and then...
Rita Larson
Sep 5, 20233 min read


"Reflecting on Labor Day"
Labor Day in America is a significant holiday that is celebrated on the first Monday in September. It is a day dedicated to honoring the...
Rita Larson
Sep 4, 20232 min read


"Open Enrollment: Sign Up for Benefits"
It is open enrollment season, that time of year at work when we need to review our benefits. During open enrollment, we have the...
Rita Larson
Sep 3, 20233 min read


"Crushing the Chaos"
Fear not, for God always knows where we are in life and what mountains we are facing. In times of chaos when we are dealing with...
Rita Larson
Sep 2, 20233 min read
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