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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 →
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 →
Maybe I'm wrong, but I think every person must have seen at least one movie that included a man on a street corner holding a cardboard sign displaying a message about the end of the world. When I first came to know Jesus and what he saved me from, I mean when I was finally... 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 →
That's the question I was asking myself the other day. I still don't have the answer to my question, but I know there is an answer. Does anyone ever feel that way? Something inside of you indicates a warning or excitement or significance; however, the knowledge of it is just out of reach. I have... Continue Reading →
Somehow, some way, we've all felt it. We've experienced it, either directly or indirectly. We have used and successfully walked away, or we are still using. Some of us can control the substances in our lives, many of us cannot. Many have recognized their struggle and have addressed it, many more have not. Still, we... Continue Reading →
What once discouraged me now excites me! Conversations that were once a stumbling block for me, have now become an exciting opportunity. I was raised in a very legalistic denomination. I had friends that were from other denominations, but when I asked questions about what they believed and why, I became confused. Many of them... 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 →
As I looked through photographs and artwork trying to find the most appropriate image for the subject of my blog post, I found the one above and I couldn't scroll past it. I do realize the irony of writing an electronic blog post about bondage while showing an image of a man bound to his... Continue Reading →
Katie Nelson Rau 