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DISCLAIMER: I am in no way claiming to be a prophet. I have no ability to see or predict the future, and I can't even take credit for the words I publish in my blog. I firmly believe the Lord challenged me to start this blog. I believe he wanted me to share what I've... Continue Reading →
The word "spirits" comes from the Latin word spiritus which means breath or wind (https://thebeerexchange.io/why-alcohol-is-called-spirits/). Alchemists were the first to distill alcohol for medicinal purposes. In the process, they would capture the vapor released during fermentation, but the term "spirits" in reference to alcohol is actually attributed to Aristotle (https://vinepair.com/articles/why-liquor-called-spirits/). Civilizations in history credited magic... 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 →
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 →
When I was in college I took a beginning photography class. I had always loved photography, and even did some freelance work for friends and family. I remember working in a 24-hour photo developing store at a local shopping mall. I am not old by any means, but I remember mixing chemicals in order to... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Katie Nelson Rau 