Influential Books - Guest Post

  Jasmine Ruigrok   10:51 PM    2 Comments
Thought y'all might be interested to know that I wrote a guest post for Sarah from Homeschool Authors about the top ten most influential books in my life. Click HERE if you're interested in

Made to Die

  Jasmine Ruigrok   11:24 PM    9 Comments
We are born. We eat, sleep, crawl, breathe. We grow up. We run, drive, hurry, live. We grow old. We shuffle, cough, and wheeze. We die. But what were we made for? Made

Unbroken - Short Story

  Jasmine Ruigrok   3:30 PM    13 Comments
Betina had no idea what it was, where it had come from, or why it was there. She really shouldn't have been in the house to begin with, but it was too late

Taste of Summer

  Jasmine Ruigrok   9:44 PM    13 Comments
She knew summer was here, but that didn't stop her throwing open the sliding door to the outdoors and letting it blast her in the face. Stepping outside and closing the door behind

Let There Be Music

  Jasmine Ruigrok   10:51 PM    15 Comments
(And yes, I did just steal that title from Andrew Peterson's song) In case you live under a rock and haven't heard (or you have just been spared my endless rantings on G+)

The Heart of the Father (Message Notes)

  Jasmine Ruigrok   12:03 PM    4 Comments
For Father's Day, our church pastor asked if I would give a five minute message on what God's Father heart means to me. Though the day was all about honouring our earthly fathers,

Two Hearts - Poem

  Jasmine Ruigrok   11:29 PM    16 Comments
Two Hearts ~*~*~*~ I listen to your question, And I’ll tell you from the start - Despite my willing answer, I’m sure to break your heart. My face won’t always smile, I’ll often

Hugs Are the Best Kind of Magic

  Jasmine Ruigrok   9:56 PM    32 Comments
"How about a hug, instead? That's the best kind of magic!"   - Merlin, Shrek the 3rd  Cue much evil chuckling and rubbing of the hands together. It's one of those awkward topics

I'm On My Knees Again - Poem

  Jasmine Ruigrok   9:53 PM    14 Comments
I wrote this in one sitting late at night a couple of weeks back when some friends of mine were going through a particularly hard time. So grateful for prayer, and for the

I'm Back!

  Jasmine Ruigrok   9:39 PM    12 Comments
For the sake of those loyal followers who may - or may not - still read my blog, I'm here to announce that - - I'm back! From a long unintended break, I

Removing My Mask

  Jasmine Ruigrok   11:45 PM    12 Comments
Sometimes I despise myself. I hear how I sound, watch how I act, and see the way I look. I wonder that anyone can bear to put up with me... my vagueness, stupidity

Boycotting the Masquerade

  Jasmine Ruigrok   7:51 PM    6 Comments
'Is there anyone that fails?Is there anyone that falls?Am I the only one in church todayFeeling so small?'  -- Stained Glass Masquerade, Casting Crowns A while ago, I shared a post on boycotting

Photographically Inspired...

  Jasmine Ruigrok   9:54 PM    18 Comments
Being a random post that deviates from my typical blog articles, just for fun. Having been duly inspired by my amazing and talented photographer/blogging friend, Lisa, a few weeks ago I decided to

Switches - Short Story

  Jasmine Ruigrok   10:37 PM    7 Comments
This short story was inspired by some recent conversations and written for a friend, however I do know quite a number of people who have also dealt with this issue, including myself. As