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"The Heat Is On!"
As the scorching sun beats down upon us today and we are under a heat advisory, it serves as a reminder of the heat we feel when the...
Rita Larson
Jul 3, 20234 min read


"Opportunity Awaits!"
When problems come our way, it is easy to let them burden us down and cause us to become distracted from God's plan and purpose in our...
Rita Larson
Jul 2, 20232 min read


"Favor of the Father"
When we hear the name Joseph in the Bible, the first thing that often comes to mind is his coat of many colors. This coat was given to...
Rita Larson
Jul 1, 20232 min read


"A PEACE of Pie!"
John 16:33 says, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I...
Rita Larson
Jun 30, 20233 min read


"What to do?"
We are all too familiar with situations where we feel hopeless, scared, and uncertain. We may find ourselves facing a formidable foe,...
Rita Larson
Jun 29, 20232 min read


"Be Gentle!"
A very dear friend of mine does jail ministry and one of the pods drew her this beautiful picture, making her a card. She has had the...
Rita Larson
Jun 28, 20233 min read


"The Panting Deer"
Psalm 42:1-3: “As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When...
Rita Larson
Jun 27, 20232 min read


"Don't Sweat it!"
While traveling today to get to Atlanta for work, it seemed that around every corner was another unwanted event, putting a kink into my...
Rita Larson
Jun 26, 20233 min read


"Word of God, Speak"
After speaking to a friend today, I am reminded of all of the ways that God speaks to us. He speaks to us through scripture, and gifts...
Rita Larson
Jun 25, 20233 min read


"Stay Curious"
No matter where you are in life, it’s never too late to get to know God. Maybe your in a place like I have been in the past, feeling...
Rita Larson
Jun 24, 20232 min read


"Holding Back The Sea!"
Do you ever feel like there is no way out of the situation you’re in? Have you ever felt like you’ve reached a dead end and there’s no...
Rita Larson
Jun 23, 20233 min read


"Marriage: Building the Kingdom"
Today, is our four-year anniversary from the time Brian and I met. It still seems like yesterday! I still look at Brian and say "I...
Rita Larson
Jun 22, 20233 min read


"And Then Suddenly....."
Today, I was pondering my life four years ago. I had no idea that June 22, 2019 would change the trajectory of my life forever. Four...
Rita Larson
Jun 21, 20232 min read


"Caution: Don't Get Robbed!"
What a chaotic few days! After returning from vacation, there seems to be chaos on every corner. The devil is a thief and he wants...
Rita Larson
Jun 20, 20232 min read


"Stop Begging!"
Do you ever feel like you're begging God to do something for you? Do you feel like you're constantly asking Him for blessings and...
Rita Larson
Jun 19, 20232 min read


"Happy Father's Day!"
First, let me start by saying Happy Father's Day to all of the Fathers out there, especially to my husband. I am so grateful to have...
Rita Larson
Jun 18, 20233 min read


"Who Is Hungry?"
This past week while in Belize, we had the opportunity to eat some amazing food, trying some different spices from the region and seeing...
Rita Larson
Jun 17, 20233 min read


"Thanks BE to God!"
As our vacation comes to a close in Belize, there are so many things I am thankful for. I am thankful for my amazing husband and the...
Rita Larson
Jun 16, 20232 min read


"I Choose Kindness!"
As the end of our vacation is approaching, the one thing I must say about our trip to Belize, is that literally everyone we came across...
Rita Larson
Jun 15, 20232 min read


"Say Ahhhhh!"
Giving the little things over to God and letting go is not always easy, let alone even bigger obstacles we face. We need to remember...
Rita Larson
Jun 15, 20233 min read
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