The Battle Cry of a Christian Woman

By Catherine Olson

This story talks of her Near-Death, Out of Body experience on July of 2011. While her city was fighting for survival with the most devastating flood to ever hit the area, just outside her hospital room window! This also talks of the incredible people within the hospital setting, and the courage they showed at such a difficult time. Many working, even though their homes were flooded or floating away!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Oct 25, 2014
• ISBN: 9781499077858

Catherine Olson

Catherine Olson is a retired hairstylist of over thirty years. She talks of her struggle with Multiple Sclerosis, fibromyalgia, and many other health issues. She strives to bring light to this world, not darkness. This is her life journey and the profound message that the Lord gave her when she had a near-death, out-of-body experience following a deadly mega colon and MRSA. Doctors had told her family she might have only twenty-four hours to live, at best. However, Jesus had other plans for her: to carry his time-related message to all people! Through this book! She was fighting the fight of her life—an incredible journey home to heaven, and a very precise message that the Lord Jesus Christ has given to her spirit; a wonderful message full of love from above! A divine appointment . . . for the time we are living in today! A wake-up call for the church, that stirs up the faith within you! A wondrous message that gives you hope in a fallen world, yet a message that also makes us aware of the spiritual wars that are going on all around us, everyday! THE KING OF KINGS- JESUS CHRIST IS COMING SOON!! REJOICE! LET THE ANGELS SING! THE BEST IS YET TO COME! “STAND FIRM”, SAYS THE LORD! “STAND FIRM . . . ON THE HOLY WORD OF GOD!”

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The Battle Cry of a

Christian Woman

Catherine Olson

Copyright © 2014 by Catherine Olson.

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Rev. date: 11/03/2014

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CONTENTS

Prologue

Chapter 1 A Spiritual Battle

Chapter 2 Another Journey!

Chapter 3 Enlightenment

Chapter 4 Gifts Of The Spirit

Chapter 5 A Timely Experience

Chapter 6 The Now Events: A Prelude

Chapter 7 A Continuance

Chapter 8 Why Me, Lord?

Chapter 9 The Beginning

Chapter 10 Learning

Chapter 11 Life Or Death

Chapter 12 The Good And The Bad

Chapter 13 A New Blessing

Chapter 14 Help From Above!

Chapter 15 Nature’s Beauty

Chapter 16 The Phone Call

Chapter 17 A Tribulation

Chapter 18 A Blind Eye

Chapter 19 The Miracle Birth

Chapter 20 Walking On Rugs!

Chapter 21 Another Angel From Above!

Chapter 22 False Alarm!

Chapter 23 My Third Little Miracle Is Born!

Chapter 24 Destiny For Our Son!

Chapter 25 9/11

Chapter 26 The Funeral

Chapter 27 A Dream Home

Chapter 28 A Forced Retirement At Fifty

Chapter 29 North Dakota—A New Calling!

Chapter 30 Our New Home And New Life

Chapter 31 Our Prayer Shawl Ministry

Chapter 32 Recording For The Lord!

Chapter 33 Bitter Winds Were Blowing!

Chapter 34 A Little Angel Is Born!

Chapter 35 A New Beginning: The Glory Of God Revealed!!!

Chapter 36 A Return To My Journey!

Chapter 37 The Flood

Chapter 38 The Pool Of Bethesda!

Chapter 39 Devine Intervention Once Again!

Chapter 40 More Supernatural Miracles!

Chapter 41 North Dakota- The Last Frontier?

Chapter 42 Let’s Bring Our Children Back To Faith!

In Appreciation

This book is

dedicated to my foundation:

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit!

Thank you, my heavenly family!

PROLOGUE

I AM SO confused . Where am I? Why can’t I move? I can see, but nothing else can move! I see so many machines! Is that blood in the bag above my head? What is happening? I can’t move! I feel as though this pain is ripping me apart! Why am I hurting so badly? Why am I in such terrible pain?

I remember now, the Lord Jesus was with me! I know the Lord; my Savior held me in his arms! Jesus gave me comfort! As I close my eyes, I see my Jesus bright with a beautiful unearthly glow! My Lord’s arms are open for me. He is gently moving me back to my earthly destiny. Glory to God! Glory to God in the highest!

My body feels so heavy and cumbersome compared to my spiritual body. My Jesus sent me back, but I don’t know if I’m strong enough to endure the future that was shown to me … it’s too much—way too much! I want to be with my family, yet, I want to go back home again. I want to go back to Jesus.

The Lord told me that Satan had attacked me and would attack me again. The Lord also told me that I would be in a spiritual battle when I returned once again to my earthly body. The Lord told me that this would be the hardest thing I would ever have to endure.

Jesus assured me that he would be with me through every battle. I was told that Satan did not want me in this world. I was a threat to his kingdom of darkness. Jesus needed me to help spread his message of redemption! In addition, my precious family desperately needed me as well!

The Lord of lords, spoke to my spirit and told me that he wanted to gather all his children of light … to help spread his light to all the people and to all the nations. Our Father God is calling for ALL his prayer warriors and his bride … the church. To his entire watchmen on the wall: now is the harvest of many souls. Time is of the essence. Our Lord is not willing to lose a single soul! King Jesus is coming soon! Very, very soon!

My mission was to help prepare the way of the Lord with my testimony. I have never felt so humbled and so honored. What a privilege, that our Lord would give my earthly life back, in order to fulfill another mission for Father God!

I remembered the very presence of the Lord! I basked in the comfort of the memory, as all these recollections began coming back to my memory.

I could feel the glory light all around me! The transition back to my earthly body was hard—extremely hard! I felt as though I was traveling in and out of the two worlds: the spiritual realm I had just come out of and the earthly realm I found myself in again!

I remember a feeling of a surreal reality. As I adjusted my eyes, I slowly became aware of a nurse who was standing in the corner of the room. She looked like my sister! As she approached my bed, I noticed that she not only resembled my sister Linda, (who lived miles away in Minnesota) but she had my sister’s name on her name badge! Even though she is not my sister, however, it gives me comfort to see that she looks like my wonderful sister.

Somehow, I find myself weak, and with a very strained voice I ask, Where am I? Why can’t I move? Startled, she jumps! She seems overjoyed that I am able to talk! Repeatedly, I tell her how much I love God! And … she smiles.

I praise God’s holy name! The glory light is all around me! How beautiful this radiating light is! Bright, white, and golden! I feel total peace and love! This light is full of the purest love imaginable! A type of liquid love! An unbelievably beautiful love!

Life …

How do you describe it? What is life really about? Have you ever wondered if you have a purpose? Perhaps, a destiny? I suppose it is an age old question, that many of us have asked ourselves from time to time. Even as I start this book,(something I have never attempted before) I know I am to share my story. It’s a powerful story. A powerful testimony that needs to be told.

Especially, for the times we find ourselves in today! This journey in many ways, seems so surreal as I look back that I wonder, Why me,Lord? Why me? But the Lord seems to be saying," But, why not you,Cathy? Why not?

This is a book that will talk of my life journey. In sharing events in my life, I believe some of you will know what I am talking about. You may ask me why? I believe many of you have probably been through similar situations. I pray as we walk through these experiences together, that you will find encouragement and courage. I truly believe, if you reflect on your own journey, you will clearly see Gods mighty hand in your life as well!

It feels as though there are so many battles. More today, than ever before. We need to take a moment to reflect on how blessed we truly are.

I hope this book will help even the most skeptic of my readers to understand the Great love and mercy our Father in Heaven gives freely to all!

NOW is the time to truly give your life to Christ!! Please, do not wait to make this important decision! HEAVEN … YOUR REAL HOME AWAITS YOU!!

A TRUE STORY

This story is a story that needs to be told. Our Lord Jesus wants me to share my life journey and testimony—with all who will listen and especially with those who need such a message!

Everyone has, or will have, some trial or tribulation in their lives. How will you handle them? If your trial is for the acknowledgment and glory of our Lord, then these trials have to be shared, so that others may gain comfort and knowledge so that all people may know that even though their situation may seem hopeless, leaving them to feel helpless and all alone, they are never alone! Never, ever, alone!

Even in your darkest hour, Christ is with you! Every minute, of every day, and he loves you so much! Please gain comfort in knowing Jesus—really knowing Jesus today! As I share my life journey with you, it is my fondest wish, that this journey will portray the wonderful blessings in my life, as well as the many trials. A journey that led up to a fateful event in North Dakota, in July of 2011.

A battle was being waged between good and evil, and I was right in the middle of it! A struggle just to survive … having a near-death, out-of-body experience, that was comforting. My doctor later told me, You knocked on heaven’s door twice, but the Lord sent you back! There must be something special left for you to do!

Our Lord left me with the sure knowledge of what he wants each of us to know and I will share this knowledge with you to the very best of my ability.

CHAPTER 1

A Spiritual Battle

D URING THE WRITING of this book, I struggled constantly with the message I would and should write. I was positive that someone would try to convince the readers that I was schizophrenic or mentally ill. As predicted, I even had a minister/psychiatrist (a trusted friend, once again) try to tell me this very thing.

Yet, there is no mention of this on any of my medical records. He had to say something to me I guess. I was hearing voices, by today’s clinical standards; it’s easy to label and put people in a box (so to speak). Certainly, Satan was doing his very best to stop the writing of this time-relevant book!

The testimony that this man alone could have given to me, would have been priceless, since I was in the glory light all night long! Who knows what the Lord spoke through me! Whatever it was, it made the unbeliever behind the curtained room, very, very uncomfortable. Praise God! However, I will relate more to you as my story progresses.

Satan kept a constant vigil over my insecurities, wanting me to quit my work on this book before it was ever put on paper. These were some of the constant thoughts I suffered with daily … .

Did I want the ridicule that may come? The depth and soul of my journey was astounding, even for those closest to me. Would I be able to harden my soft heart enough to carry on with the Lords work? I already felt so damaged.

Could I handle the naysayers in my weakened state? Could I physically handle the inevitable onslaught of publicity that would surely come my way as my story unfolds? Would my feelings of betrayal surface again? Could I maintain with the stress? Would anyone believe such a beautiful and crucial message?

Finally, I realized, after much prayer, that this, too, was just another trick of Satan. My testimony is powerful! My testimony is of God and his wonderful mercy and unbelievable love! It is my very deep and profound love of God, and his precious people all over the world, that will keep me on course!

It is unbelievable, how the spiritual attacks have increased since the beginning of my writing. Health, peace of mind.

Even though it seemed at times that I was living in the twilight zone with all these occurrences, I am not afraid; I have my shield of faith on always! The Lord promised me on my journey home to heaven, that my family and I would be protected always!

I will not be swayed by insecure thoughts because I know Jesus wants my remarkable story told to all people. I shall write for my Savior, my best friend! It is my pleasure to do whatever my Redeemer wants me to do!

Luckily, the Lord has reminded me that I have undergone two MMPI tests (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) in my native state of Minnesota before my gastric bypasses—long and lengthy mental health exams in order to examine and consider my mental health status, before I was allowed to undergo two elective surgeries so that I have proof on medical paper of the question of my sanity. Documentation!

After receiving the results of these tests, I was informed that I was a perfect candidate for this surgery because most surgeons like to have spiritual people as patients. Studies have shown that the very faith of patients make for faster recovery!

I was told both times, that I had passed these very important, psychological tests with excellence. The tests had shown that I was very spiritual in nature, and that I had no sign of mental illness, whatsoever. Lucky for me? No, predicted by God! He made me, and the spirit within me, just as he has made you, his precious child! You are spiritual in your very nature! You were made in a spiritual realm! God’s holy realm!

Many bodily attacks have occurred at the same time. Many more trips to the ER. Oh well, this hospital has treated me well, even if I do see the inside of the emergency room, more than I want. These medical personnel have treated me with utmost care and respect.

Even though my list of ailments get longer and longer, I just tell them to put them in alphabetical order; it will be easier on them! I am probably going to start knowing everyone by name soon: their children, their grandchildren! Thank you, Lord, for giving me a hospital so close to home, when it is in such urgent need, as well as sending knowledgeable people who can figure out my complicated body.

It is not an easy feat!

I want this book to reveal just how real and magnificent our Lord is! As I write every page, and ponder and pray about the words written, the Lord has impressed upon me that people need to be warned about the ploys of the evil one.

Jesus knew the temptations of Satan in the desert. All of these temptations were overcome with the holy word of God!

Now, more than ever before, I will do as the Lord God wants me to do and write. Though it seems many things have tried to stop the writing of this book, it only confirms to me, that I am on the right path for the Lord Jesus!

This is my journey! A type of autobiography: a simple hairstylist, who thought that surely my battle with the crippling disease Multiple Sclerosis and another painful condition called fibromyalgia was enough—more than enough!

Many of you may have some of the conditions that I have. Perhaps this book speaks to you! I want to assure you, that with prayer and quiet time with Christ, you do have the strength to endure. Do not give up! If I can make it, you can as well!

Try to stay in the Psalms in the Bible. Soothe your soul when everything is coming against you. Rely solely on Jesus, no one else. People are only people; we will be let down so easily, if you rely solely on man. We rely on God and God alone!

Jesus will be with you every day, through every struggle you may have. He is your best friend! I love to hold his hand!

During the writing of this book and reliving some terrible episodes that Satan put my family and I through, I remember thinking (Pity Party), Well the only thing I haven’t had happened yet, is cancer and heart disease!

These thoughts came to me just as I was entering my new doctor’s office. Can you guess where those thoughts likely came from? We need to guard against these onslaughts daily. What pleasure the evil one has if we are not spiritually aware!

Within a very few minutes of my doctor visit, my new doctor told me that the sore on my leg was found to be skin cancer.

In the next breath, he stated that he was sorry, but it looked as though I needed to see a cardiologist for my heart. I may have a murmur.

Amazingly, I had just been on my knees at home. My thought was this, You’re kidding me, right? Ok, I thought, I will be proactive and get the cancer out; God will heal it.

In addition to any heart problems, I told myself that I would not live with the spirit of fear on me anymore, "I do not claim this ailment."

I do not have any heart problems; thank you, Jesus! I did not claim any more cancer. No more fear! I have no cancer today! Praise God! I have learned a lot about the spirit of fear, and the spiritual warfare that is all around us in a realm we do not see. Fear can and will paralyze us.

The spiritual realm is just as real, just as tangible, as what we see here on earth! Though I wanted to stay in this realm with my Lord, Jesus needed my testimony, and the boldness I would use to proclaim it, in his wonderful name!

Although this story sounds like something out of a movie, it’s not. It really happened just the way it is portrayed. Though this story is mine, it is truly the Lord’s!

This story and my life is dedicated to the Kingdom—Christ’s Kingdom!

I write this story to assure you that our Lord is your best friend and comforter. He truly is the "Great Physician"! So starts this amazing story!

This story is written in truth! This story is written for you!

CHAPTER 2

Another Journey!

A FTER THIRTY-PLUS YEARS of standing behind a chair, listening to, and caring for my clients, it was all going to disappear quickly—much too quickly. I truly loved my career; I loved the creative aspect, and I loved being there for weddings and funerals. I tried to give encouraging words when I could, and I shared in tears of gladness and in tears of sorrow.

My clients were also my friends (some of many years). I shared in their lives, and they shared in mine! My friends and coworkers were like my family. We cared about each other very much!

As the years passed by, I realized that most of these same people had gone through many of my struggles with me as well! I used to have a saying, that I would jokingly say quite often. "Someday, I’m going to write a book, but no one will ever believe it!"

Many of my friends and clients thought I should write a book anyway! Little did I know, under what circumstances, I needed to yet endure, to finally put a book into print!

As the saying goes … "TRUTH IS IN MANY WAYS STRANGER THAN FICTION."

I must say, it most certainly applies to my story when you read it! Some will believe me, and some will find fault. It does not really matter. What matters is that I do not keep this amazing testimony to myself. It needs to be shared, whether believed in or not.

Some things are harder than others to write about. Yet, I know the Lord wants me to share my experiences with you.

I want you to know, beyond any shadow of doubt that …

GOD IS WITH YOU ALWAYS- ON THE MOUNTAIN TOP AND IN THE VALLEYS!

CHAPTER 3

Enlightenment

M Y HOPE IS that this book will both encourage and enlighten at the same time. Not to scare, but to educate and make you aware. We have enough darkness in this world. My message is that of light!

You will find, throughout this book, that I may stop with the telling of my journey, to give you a word of knowledge. I refer to this as a reflection. Whenever the Holy Spirit gives a word of knowledge to my spirit, pertaining to the subject I