Books for the babes, blog for the Body!
Snoopy entered peacefully into his final hunting ground this morning, February 5, 2024. He was born December 4, 2012, and I am thankful for the good, long life he lived. Pets truly become members of our families. He was not only my fur baby, though. He was my coworker and my best friend. One of... Continue Reading →
Recently, I had a friend misunderstand me. Most likely, I spoke in a confusing way. We both love our Lord, and I mentioned the Lord seems to have led me back to the Catholic religion for a time. She took that to mean I was returning to that denomination, only because she was unaware that... Continue Reading →
If I were to take a swim in a pig pen, would I get disgusted responses from my friends and family? Would I be called names? Would it make my loved ones feel any better if I told them, “Don’t worry! I’m not actually a pig. I’m just playing one.” Imagine this scenario for yourself.... Continue Reading →
The number one reason my husband and I decided to educate our son at home was because our Lord led us to that decision. We believe homeschooling was what God asked us to do. What, then, does homeschooling have to do with graves? A conversation about home educating was the beautiful paper and bow that... Continue Reading →
Have you ever noticed how many magazines are strategically placed in the checkout lane in stores? Some sales genius knew we'd be spending time there waiting and found that spot as the perfect one to catch your attention and give you something to think about while you waited. What a shame we are given lies... Continue Reading →
A while back God woke me up in the middle of the night. He told me to pray for my sister. I felt no fear or anxiety for her, just a very clear understanding to pray for her. There was even a slight urgency to his request. I remembered the sensation I felt from my... Continue Reading →
Due to the depressed agriculture market one year, my company's sales had been down. My territory manager’s boss gave the lowest earning scouts two years to reach at least $150,000 in sales. If they couldn’t, they would be let go. Now let me tell you what $150,000 in sales meant at that point in time.... Continue Reading →
I used to be very close minded. Something was either black or white, hot or cold, right or wrong. My strong but faulty opinions left no wiggle room. I didn't realize it at the time, but I was a perfect example of a life without grace. I was a person who valued achievement over relationship.... Continue Reading →
Katie Nelson Rau 