Books for the babes, blog for the Body!
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 →
Two well known, mighty men of God had only been to Nebraska one time. So when they felt led by the Lord to come speak again, Mom told my girlfriends and me right away. One of my friends and I made a quick decision. We both instantly felt we HAD to attend. As soon as... 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 →
One of my favorite Bible verses is Ecclesiastes 4:12, which says, A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken. I am part of a triple-braided cord with a couple of my girlfriends. A few years ago we met almost... Continue Reading →
Oh the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out. Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor? Who has given to God that God should repay him? For from him and through him and... Continue Reading →
I'm not going to lie. When I found out about my ex-husband's unfaithfulness, I was working as a part time housekeeper in the local hotel. Being alone all day while I worked created a playground for Satan in my mind. I would envision myself bumping into the "other woman" and being nice to her because... 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 →
As a child I learned the song "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands". The song was fun to sing, easy to remember, and made me feel better about God watching over me. Too often, though, I understand God in my head, but not completely in my heart. Not completely, that is, until something... 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 →
Do you know how disappointing it is to have a dream about being somewhere beautiful and warm and tropical and then wake up in the Midwest in late winter? If you know this feeling, I'm groaning with you! I love where I live, don't get me wrong. My home is like a soft comfortable blanket.... Continue Reading →
Katie Nelson Rau 