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My first year scouting fields without the help of a spouse had me worried. Daycare was going to be expensive. Time was going to be a precious commodity, and I was going to have to be very patient and gentle with my children because I knew I would be physically exhausted. I prayed for help... Continue Reading →
I worked as an agronomist. That meant I walked corn and soybean fields in the growing season, and delivered weekly reports to farmers regarding when to water, fertilize, and otherwise manage their crop production. Being an agronomist also meant I was covered in mud, dirt, pollen, and bugs for most of the year. One day... Continue Reading →
In my years of struggle and heartache, I developed a low self-esteem. I became very good at hiding my lack of confidence. However, my pastor knew because he was counselling me at the time. My pastor gave me the homework of looking in the mirror every day and telling myself I was beautiful. I tried,... Continue Reading →
Opinion is a fleeting thing, but Truth outlasts the Sun - if then we cannot own them both - possess the oldest one. Emily Dickinson Pilate said to [Jesus], “What is truth?” John 18:38 Jesus said to [Thomas], “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through... Continue Reading →
My life serves as a kind of comedy with a lesson! I have noticed my Lord loves to make me eat my words. Our Father has a great sense of humor as well, which I think sometimes ties back into making me eat my words! However, every time I have tried to debate God or... Continue Reading →
Once upon a time there was a young lady in love with a young man. They had great conversations, laughed at each other’s jokes, and spent as much time as they could together. However, they lived several hours apart, so that time wasn’t much. In order to see her beau, the young lady would drive... Continue Reading →
This blog isn't about the trials in my life; it isn't even about me. What our heavenly Father has done for me, and in me, during the hard times has left this part of my life like a treasure trove of priceless gems. I once joked with my friends that the learning curve God had... Continue Reading →
In the book of Acts Jesus tells the disciples to wait until they receive power from on high (Acts 1:4). They obeyed, not sure what they were waiting for, or what it would look like. A while later they heard a sound like a mighty wind, and saw what looked like tongues of fire on... Continue Reading →
As I think about grieving over my sins, I mean really being sorrowful about them, there is one that continues to haunt me. Every time I think about it I shudder, and cover my face in shame and embarrassment. I have to be careful, though. The devil doesn't want me to remember I'm forgiven. He... Continue Reading →
We may not always see eye to eye, but I love my family…all of them. I look forward to their social media posts to see what the kids have been up to. I can’t wait for the holidays so I can hug them, and hear the latest drama. My sisters and brother are beautiful (and... Continue Reading →
Katie Nelson Rau 