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I worked as an agronomist. That meant I walked corn and soybean fields in the growing season, and delivered weekly reports to farmers regarding when to water, fertilize, and otherwise manage their crop production. Being an agronomist also meant I was covered in mud, dirt, pollen, and bugs for most of the year. One day... Continue Reading →
In my years of struggle and heartache, I developed a low self-esteem. I became very good at hiding my lack of confidence. However, my pastor knew because he was counselling me at the time. My pastor gave me the homework of looking in the mirror every day and telling myself I was beautiful. I tried,... Continue Reading →
This blog isn't about the trials in my life; it isn't even about me. What our heavenly Father has done for me, and in me, during the hard times has left this part of my life like a treasure trove of priceless gems. I once joked with my friends that the learning curve God had... Continue Reading →
In the book of Acts Jesus tells the disciples to wait until they receive power from on high (Acts 1:4). They obeyed, not sure what they were waiting for, or what it would look like. A while later they heard a sound like a mighty wind, and saw what looked like tongues of fire on... Continue Reading →
As I think about grieving over my sins, I mean really being sorrowful about them, there is one that continues to haunt me. Every time I think about it I shudder, and cover my face in shame and embarrassment. I have to be careful, though. The devil doesn't want me to remember I'm forgiven. He... Continue Reading →
Recently I heard a story of a high school that had just paid for a new track. After a few short months, the track was completely unusable! The foundation that was laid settled, redistributing the top material, making the lanes uneven and crooked. The school had to tear up their brand new investment and start... Continue Reading →
Self pity and complaining are slippery slopes. Getting started may require a little push, but once you're sliding it's hard to stop. The longer I thought negative things, the harder it was to stay positive, and trust God patiently. When I finally spoke to a mentor about it, she shared with me an excerpt from... Continue Reading →
For fifteen years I worked as an agronomist, looking at corn and soybean fields once a week, and dropping off reports to farmers to help them properly manage their water, fertilizer, and chemical use. For those who are unfamiliar, this line of work required me to work six days a week, sunup to sundown. So... Continue Reading →
When my world came crashing down, and I had to give up my pride to the realization that I would soon have two ex-husbands, I was absolutely convinced my social life, and any future fun or friendship, was completely over. I was now the woman no decent person at church would want in their circle... Continue Reading →
In the wake of my second divorce I held onto my Lord as though he was a rope, and I was dangling over the Grand Canyon. At that point in time I had read the Bible, attended Bible study, and had been walking with my Lord for about seven years. I knew enough to hold... Continue Reading →
Katie Nelson Rau 