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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 →
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 →
My rear end should have felt numb because of the hard cement bench, but it didn't. Actually, I felt comfortable. I was sitting in an old, abandoned factory or warehouse with Jesus. We were at a cement table, each having a cup of hot, black coffee. We were located on the street level of the... Continue Reading →
Years ago my mom pointed out my sensitivity to music. She told me she noticed I would become irritable, depressed, angry, or downright sad while listening to country music. I told her that was ridiculous. Music didn't have any affect on my moods, but my mom planted a seed into my mind and gave me... Continue Reading →
Sometimes the world feels like it's spinning out of control. Sometimes my family is so busy we see each other only in passing. Our mighty God not only wants us to study and worship, he also wants us to rest. So I present to you today three simple answers to prayer. May they build your... Continue Reading →
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1, KJV The afternoon sun was high in the sky, making the air hot and sticky. There was a grove of trees on the west side of the field, and they were just tall enough to give me some... Continue Reading →
A few years ago a friend of mine got into a terrible car accident. Her neck was injured severely. Now there is prayer, which Christians are taught to do both in and out of church. Then, there is PRAYER. The difference between prayer and PRAYER is how desperately you want God to answer you. I... Continue Reading →
As an agronomist, I spent many summers in corn fields. One day the Lord showed me life is much like being in a corn field. One can look up, see the sky, and hear the wind of the Holy Spirit, but cannot feel him. One can only get a small breath every now and then.... Continue Reading →
Do you ever have one of those days where you start off walking tall with a spring in your step, and by the end of the day you're hunched over, and thinking "I'm getting too old for this"? I know this feeling all too well. In fact, when my ex-husband left us I think I... Continue Reading →
Katie Nelson Rau 