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Author Archives: gretchenr17
Jezebels
Have you ever met someone and thought, “If only they could use their energy and passion for something good!” It can be discouraging to watch someone consistently push and push for their perspective to become the norm, when in reality, … Continue reading
keep watch
Many people have commented on how my husband and I are almost finished with our parenting role. I often reply with a smile because to me, our role is only changing. Yes, our children are going off to college within … Continue reading
Posted in maturing in Christ, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged Ezekiel 22, Ezekiel 33, prayer, protection, Psalm 121:7-8, vigilant, walls, watchman
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covered
For as far back as I can recall, my family has made nature a thing to study. My brother and I learned to watch clouds form, appreciate the changing of seasons, and find the wonder in how things are created. … Continue reading
Posted in reflections, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged faith, hail, protection, Psalm 91, storms, trust
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decorations
I spend a crazy amount of time planning how to decorate our century-old farmhouse when we are finished restoring it. I have many items that I have collected over the years from family members, thrift stores, and the like. I … Continue reading
Posted in growing pains, maturing in Christ
Tagged challenges, decoration or proclamation, Mark 8:36, memories, Psalm 23, stones
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good food
When it comes to Friday and the weekend I am immediately drawn to snack foods, pizza, pop, cookies, ice cream. I want it all. I think it’s about the fact that I “deserve” a reward for surviving the week. The … Continue reading
authentic
The older I get, the more I realize that I don’t have patience for things that are false. If something is not honest and true, long lasting, and real I don’t want it around me. My husband helped me to learn … Continue reading
Posted in growing pains, maturing in Christ
Tagged Authenticity, John 8, Ray C Stedman, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 1:8-10, Romans 4:20-21
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foot steps
Oh God, You are my God And I will ever praise You Oh God, You are my God And I will ever praise You I will seek You in the morning And I will learn to walk in Your ways … Continue reading
peace by piece
In the last couple of weeks precious, priceless people in my life have had their lives shattered by emotional brokenness or irreparable loss. While I have been praying for them and those involved, I have been lifting up a prayer … Continue reading
fluff and stuff
Dear Ones, have you ever noticed that you get distracted when you sit down to truly spend time studying Scripture, or spending time in prayer, or even trying to write in your Faith journal? Have you ever found yourself suddenly cleaning … Continue reading
