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Once upon a time there was a young man who loved animals. This young man was very intelligent and hardworking, and he was sincerely compassionate. The man lived in a suburb with a very large city on one side of his neighborhood and a vast agricultural wilderness on the other side. Every day this man... Continue Reading →
As I looked at the boxes and the chair piled high, my eyes grew wide. My friend said she had some books to get rid of, but I didn’t know she had that many! There are two things that give me great excitement (not including my family), collecting plants and collecting books! My heart swelled... Continue Reading →
The word "spirits" comes from the Latin word spiritus which means breath or wind (https://thebeerexchange.io/why-alcohol-is-called-spirits/). Alchemists were the first to distill alcohol for medicinal purposes. In the process, they would capture the vapor released during fermentation, but the term "spirits" in reference to alcohol is actually attributed to Aristotle (https://vinepair.com/articles/why-liquor-called-spirits/). Civilizations in history credited magic... Continue Reading →
On the radio, two disc jockeys were interviewing a man about his recent first date. My daughter just got asked on a date for her first time, and as we traveled through northern Arizona on our family vacation, I thought listening to this interview might present a teaching moment. I just didn't know yet whether... Continue Reading →
There is so much going on in my head right now, I almost cannot collect my thoughts. Can anyone relate to this? I would imagine any mother could. Recently I saw a post on social media that said the work of mothers was equivalent to two and a half full time jobs. My first thought... Continue Reading →
August 2023: China experienced a series of unexplainable events that, in their culture, are bad omens. https://youtu.be/qpjB-IXOGJk?si=L3EoAXOUxVPCtd4R August 8, 2023: Maui, Hawaii suffered great loss from a devastating wildfire. https://www.britannica.com/event/Maui-wildfires-of-2023 October 2023: Hamas attacked Israel. https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-october-7-2023/ December 17, 2023: Lightning struck a statue of St. Peter in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the hometown of Pope Francis.... Continue Reading →
There is something I've noticed recently. I haven't just seen it among believers. I've also seen symptoms of it among non-believers as well. There is a tension in the air, and only some of us know what that tension is. For years my spiritual parents have told me we were in the "last days", the... Continue Reading →
Breaking Out Mom and I were mingling in a hotel hallway with several other people. In the middle of the hallway, a white pickup was parked. Mom and I jumped into the pickup, her behind the wheel which was on the right hand side of the pickup, as in Australia. I was on the left... Continue Reading →
His red blood cell count was a little lower than it should have been. His white blood cell count was higher than it should have been. Enzymes in his kidneys were elevated, but that wasn't the worst of it. His liver enzymes were very high, indicating some type of toxicity or infection. The x-ray suggested... Continue Reading →
This morning, as with most mornings, I set aside time to spend with my Lord. I got my notebook and pen. I laid my Bible in front of me, but then I saw some dirty dishes. I couldn't relax with those right in front of my face, so I took them to the kitchen. Then,... Continue Reading →
Katie Nelson Rau 