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"Get Out of Hell Free Card"
When God created the world, He created angels to worship Him and to minister to His people (Acts 17:24; Psalm 104:4). Ezekiel 28:12-17 it...
Rita Larson
Aug 12, 20233 min read


"Will the REAL Beauty Queen, Step Forward?"
We live in a society that has spent centuries defining beauty as what is seen on the outside. From the earliest days of cave drawings to...
Rita Larson
Aug 11, 20232 min read


"What is Lacking?"
We've all met people who have a sense of entitlement. Maybe it's that person who jumped in front of you in the grocery line. Perhaps it...
Rita Larson
Aug 10, 20233 min read


"Hand-Crafted Original Masterpiece!"
We all come from different backgrounds, with different families, different lifestyles. No matter what the circumstances are surrounding...
Rita Larson
Aug 9, 20233 min read


"Where is Your Focus?"
We all have worries and concerns, but do we really need to be so consumed by our worries that it robs us of our joy? Where is our focus?...
Rita Larson
Aug 8, 20232 min read


"Be Quick to Listen and Slow to Speak"
When it comes to communication in marriage, it is easy to become angry and slip into bad behavior when we are not listening to what our...
Rita Larson
Aug 7, 20233 min read


"Embracing Our Worth"
In a world that often measures value based on external achievements or appearances, it is crucial to recognize the inherent worth of...
Rita Larson
Aug 6, 20233 min read


"Like a Seraphim, Burn With Passion!"
When we think of angels, our minds often conjure up images of ethereal beings with wings and halos. While these depictions may be...
Rita Larson
Aug 5, 20233 min read


"Do You Have A Pulse?"
“What God starts, He finishes.” How often have we heard this phrase? We hear it in church, in conversations among believers, and even in...
Rita Larson
Aug 4, 20233 min read


"Are You A Storm Carrier?"
We all go through storms in life, but sometimes we are faced with storms that are deeper and more powerful than what we can handle on our...
Rita Larson
Aug 3, 20233 min read


"Break Free From Your Past: Redefine Your Future!"
Embracing a New Beginning In life, we often find ourselves burdened by the weight of our past. Regrets, mistakes, and missed...
Rita Larson
Aug 2, 20235 min read


"Reject Rejection: You are not alone!"
We have all experienced some form of rejection in our lives, whether from peers, family, or even our internal dialogue. The Bible reminds...
Rita Larson
Aug 1, 20233 min read


"Take It! It is Yours!"
Do you need to be healed of something? Are you looking for a miracle? Well, look no further—the miracle of healing is available to all...
Rita Larson
Jul 31, 20233 min read


"Connecting the Dots"
When you read the Bible, it is important to connect the dots between the Old Testament and the New Testament to understand redemption and...
Rita Larson
Jul 30, 20235 min read


"Deal With It!"
As Christians, we know that Jesus is the only way to eliminate our sins and receive forgiveness. He is the one who paid for our sins, and...
Rita Larson
Jul 29, 20233 min read


Jesus: Our Way of Escape
I went to an Escape Room this evening with some friends from church. It was fun and challenging. We had to deactivate a bomb before it...
Rita Larson
Jul 28, 20233 min read


"A Lesson From A Cup!"
What a stressful week at work! I am traveling again this week, have had trouble sleeping the past few nights, and needed a cup of coffee....
Rita Larson
Jul 27, 20235 min read


"How To Develop Confidence!"
We can all relate to having moments of self-doubt and fear. It's easy to feel overwhelmed and begin to wonder if we have the courage to...
Rita Larson
Jul 26, 20232 min read


"Crash Course: Integrity"
We all know that integrity and honesty are essential in all aspects of life, especially in the workplace. As Christians, it is necessary...
Rita Larson
Jul 25, 20232 min read


"Second Chance: A Chance to Change"
When I was returning home last week and our plane was about to land in Norfolk, suddenly it accelerated and shot back up into the air. I...
Rita Larson
Jul 24, 20234 min read
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