Monthly Archives: November 2016

what should you be?

Posted on November 30, 2016 by gretchenr17

But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. Since everything will … Continue reading →

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snacking

Posted on November 25, 2016 by gretchenr17

Yesterday we ate ourselves silly with a huge meal of thanksgiving. Today is the day of snacking and eating little bits here and there throughout the day. Football games, Black Friday shopping, binge-watching shows, anything is possible to pass the … Continue reading →

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shattered mirrors

Posted on November 23, 2016 by gretchenr17

Once upon a time there was a young boy. He was smart, capable, and willing to please. As he grew, he was told again and again that he didn’t measure up. He wasn’t smart enough, wasn’t wise enough to make … Continue reading →

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craving more

Posted on November 22, 2016 by gretchenr17

I have a sweet tooth. Make that teeth. If I have to choose between something savory or sweet, I will choose the sweet. My husband knows this and from time to time will buy chocolate for me. In the beginning, … Continue reading →

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mental health

Posted on November 21, 2016 by gretchenr17

This past Friday I took the day off from work. It was not for a doctor appointment, for a meeting with workers at the house, for the boys– it was for me. I spent the day puttering around the house– … Continue reading →

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doctor appointments

Posted on November 20, 2016 by gretchenr17

I had a doctor’s appointment the other day. I arrived stressed and frustrated, being told to wait as I would be called soon. I waited for twenty minutes or so and was taken to the exam room, where I waited … Continue reading →

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Tell Him

Posted on November 16, 2016 by gretchenr17

Someone close to me has recently cut ties due to a disagreement (no, not related to the recent election). I have been praying for wisdom, kindness, mercy, and forgiveness to cover both of us and that God will move between us … Continue reading →

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who are you?

Posted on November 15, 2016 by gretchenr17

Not too long ago, I was living with debilitating anxiety. The smallest things made my spirit cower inside; afraid to act, afraid not to act, not knowing how to act. I would become paralyzed by the very idea of making … Continue reading →

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defining

Posted on November 14, 2016 by gretchenr17

Name tags, claim tags, luggage tags, dog tags; all are used for identification purposes. We use these things to connect them with their owners, with their correct places and people. I have been sitting silently this past week, trying to … Continue reading →

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His heart

Posted on November 6, 2016 by gretchenr17

When we parent our children,we will quickly come to see that there are days when they make choices that have unnecessary and sometimes uncomfortable consequences. If the child just did what was asked or expected, there wouldn’t be hurt feelings … Continue reading →

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