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Author Archives: gretchenr17
Hidden things
I used to drive a cute, little, compact car in college. It was the perfect size to take back and forth as I commuted to school, went out with friends, and went on trips. As I drove to school, I … Continue reading
Soul worth
When I was in high school I struggled with my personal value. My self-worth was so jumbled between what my family poured into me and what my crush said about me. My folks spoke hundreds, probably thousands, of words of … Continue reading
Choosing joy
I spoke with a precious friend about some of the difficult things I have been facing recently. She commented that my decision to choose joy in this season, when she would be deep in the pit, touched her heart deeply. … Continue reading
Posted in Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged anger, bitterness, blessings, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, faith, grief, healing, Hope, isaiah 61:3, joy, loss, pain, promises, Psalm 30:5, rage, sorrow
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Liar, liar
Now the serpent was more crafty than the other wild animals that the LORD God had made, (Genesis 3:1 NIV). Every time I read this verse, I think of the old Nickelodeon movies, where the music would warn the audience … Continue reading
Posted in maturing in Christ, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged 1 Peter 5:6-9, 2 Corinthians 10:5, 2 Samuel 11-12, blessings, Casting Crowns- Slow Fade, choices, david and bathsheba, desiring God, faith journey, Genesis 3, grace, James 4:7, lies, life, sinning, teachable, the enemy
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I coulda had a …
Growing up there was a popular commercial for the vegetable drink, V-8. It would show someone making a poor decision for a snack or meal, like a candy bar or a donut. Another person would come up to them and … Continue reading
Posted in Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged choices, desiring God, destruction, faith, faith journey, grace, growth, learning, mercy, pride, Romans 8:26, trust, V-8
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Traveling
(These are the thoughts of woman up too late in the middle of the night, because a song continues to play and play and play in her mind. ) For weeks I have been waking up with the song, “Land … Continue reading
Posted in maturing in Christ, reflections, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged choices, contentment, CS Lewis, desiring God, faith, faith journey, happiness, Heaven and Earth, Joshua 24:14-15, joy, night time ramblings, Philippians 1:20-26, Reepicheep, rich mullins, sojourner, The Last Battle, the Preamble
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Warrior queens
In this age of social distancing, it can make it difficult to get together in a small group and complete a Bible study. At least that’s what I thought. Enter YouVersion Bible app. I have been able to participate in … Continue reading
Posted in Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged blessings, choices, courage, desiring God, encouragement, faith, faith journey, growth, Hebrews 10:25, Hebrews 4:12, joy, learning, mercy, prayer, Psalm 46:1, trust, Warrior Queens
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Lingerie
Years ago, the husband of a friend of mine would buy lingerie for her from an intimates boutique. It was obvious when he gave the gift to her, that he had spent time, thought, and felt a deep love and … Continue reading
Posted in maturing in Christ, reflections, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged 1 Corinthians 2:9, 2 Corinthians 4:18, blessings, choices, desiring God, Deuteronomy 4:9, encouragement, energy, faith, faith journey, God's help, God's plan, grace, growth, Hebrews 13:5, Hope, Isaiah 33:6, Jesus, learning, life, lingerie, Luke 12:34, marriage, matthew 12:34, Matthew 6:22, mercy, perseverance, prayer, Proverbs 23:19, Proverbs 4:23, Proverbs 4:7, Romans 8:38-39, struggles, teachable, time, treasures, trust
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Studies
All my life I have studied the world God created. From the time I was a very small child, my mother taught me to look at things with awe and wonder. Marveling at the way God designed a bird’s wing, … Continue reading
Posted in Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged blessings, choices, courage, encouragement, faith journey, growth, Hope, joy, learning, love, Peace, rest, teachable
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