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Author Archives: gretchenr17
Dreaming in the quiet
I had my annual physical this month. I had the usual height, weight, temperature, blood pressure taken, all of which were fine. I had fasted for my blood work to check cholesterol levels, my thyroid, etc. My numbers were all … Continue reading
Posted in Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged desiring God, doctors, faith, faith journey, grace, growth, Hope, Medication, prayer, Psalm 23:1-3, rest, sheep, shepherd, trust
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Poppies, places, and people
Vincent Van Gogh is my favorite French Impressionist, a fellow follower/seeker of Christ, and someone who battled within his soul daily for clarity, truth, and a sense of purpose and worth. His works are what draw me in, drawing me … Continue reading
Posted in Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged blessings, choices, desiring God, encouragement, faith, faith journey, grace, Hope, Jesus, poppies, prayer, Romans 8:1-2, salvation, trust, Vincent Van Gogh
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Tend the fires
During the night I wake up to check the fires in the wood stoves and to add more wood as needed to keep the house warm. While it only takes about 5-10 minutes to get both fires checked, I have … Continue reading
Posted in Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged blessings, desiring God, encouragement, faith, faith journey, fires, grace, growing, Hebrews 12:28-29, James 5:13-20, Jesus, love, prayer, Tending fires
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Hitting the mat
The only way to know who you are in Christ is to know what He thinks about you. If you know what God has to say about you, then the lies of the enemy seem silly. (From day 2 of … Continue reading
Squares, triangles, and icosahedrons
Geometry was not my favorite class in high school. I have often said the reason I had good grades in geometry was because my boyfriend at the time tutored me. I may not have known the equations that created a … Continue reading
Posted in reflections, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged blessings, choices, cubby-holes, desiring God, division, encouragement, faith, faith journey, gay, geometry, God's plan, grace, growth, Hope, human heart, icosahedron, learning, Matthew 18:20, mercy, multiplication, prayer, shapes, straight
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On mountaintops, valleys, and closets
When I became engaged, it was nothing like the Hallmark movie proposal. My hubby and I were on the telephone. He was in his apartment in Denver, Colorado and I was in my bedroom in my folks’ house in the … Continue reading
Posted in growing pains, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged choices, closes, desiring God, divorce, Ephesians 2:8-9, faith, faith journey, gay, grace, growth, homosexuality, Hope, learning, life, lost and found, marriage, Matthew 5:16, mountaintops, prayer, questions and answers, Romans 8:38-39, struggles, trust, valleys, Who I am and Whose I am
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Fires within, fires without
We have two wood stoves in our house that help heat the basement and our bedroom. There is something about the smell of the burning wood as it swirls in the air outside that whispers, Welcome home. Come and find … Continue reading
Posted in maturing in Christ
Tagged Abednago, ashes, blessings, Daniel 3, desiring God, faith, faith journey, fires, flames, grace, growth, Meshach, Shadrach, stoves
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What is it about anger anyway?
Over the years I have had a number of coworkers who grew angry about something had done to them. I can understand being upset, yes, even angry when I am hurt by someone else. The level of anger I am … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged anger, bitterness, courage, desiring God, Ephesians 4:26-31, faith, faith journey, forgiveness, grace, growth, Hope, joy, learning, love, mercy, pain, Peace, prayer, sin, sorrow, struggles
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Do you see what I see
One of my favorite pictures of my hubby and sons was taken in the middle of a silly moment. They were all watching something on the laptop, huddled together on the couch. I was warmed by the ease and comfort … Continue reading
Posted in maturing in Christ, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged blessings, choices, desiring God, encouragement, faith, faith journey, grace, growth, learning, love, mark 10:13-16, mercy, parenting, prayer, trust
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Framework
Walking through the Hobby Lobby frame section I am often taken in by the choices. There are so many options to choose from, some frames are ornate, some are simple and some look rustic. The right frame can make a … Continue reading
