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Author Archives: gretchenr17
Smears
We live on a gravel road so our windshield often has dust on it. Using the wipers to clean the window, I noticed the passenger side wiper had a small piece of cedar needle stuck under it. Every time the … Continue reading
Your attention please
Tuesday morning started out like most mornings. Up at 4:30 to get ready for work, feed the dog, check on the ducks and goats, do a couple needed tasks in the house and then leave for work. My hours are … Continue reading
Posted in maturing in Christ, reflections
Tagged choices, desiring God, emergency room, faith, faith journey, God's help, grace, Hope, learning, Mark 2:17, prayer, romans 5:8, to-do lists, work versus grace
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symptoms and solutions
I have had a chronic cough since January of this year. It’s intensity fluctuates, but it is always a dry, non-productive cough. I have taken all sorts of medicine for it from cough medicine to acid reflux medicine to try … Continue reading
Posted in maturing in Christ, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged broken, come, enemy, healing, Matthew 11:28, Romans 10:17, solutions, symptoms
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furiously fasting
I had to fast for a medical screening this past week, nothing major, just to check my sugar levels and cholesterol levels. As soon as I realized I would have to skip breakfast and my morning coffee, I began to … Continue reading
Posted in maturing in Christ, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged focus, Genesis 3, learning, life, relationships, testing, TRUTH
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clocks and compasses
When I began my journey with God, I created a mental timeline so I could make sure I accomplished tasks by a particular date. I had mapped out my walk with Jesus, my relationship with my then boyfriend, my classes … Continue reading
Posted in maturing in Christ, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged choices, clock, compass, desiring God, faith, faith journey, growth, learning
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torches, lampposts, and candles
In my walk I have studied under different teachers, male and female, on Sundays, Wednesdays, at Tuesday Bible studies, each one a treasure and a blessing to my heart. At the same time, I have found that these teachers have … Continue reading
Posted in maturing in Christ, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged candle, lamppost, Matthew 5:14, Matthew 5:15, Pslam 119:105, torch
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fight on, warrior
This past weekend was full of sweet moments, blessings, laughter, and rich conversation. My husband and I shared a meal with dear friends who were passing through town. They have known my husband for over twenty-five years and were involved … Continue reading
real or not real
Priscilla Schirer is one of my favorite speakers and teachers of Scripture. She pulls no punches, speaks with the authority of Scripture, and challenges us, as fellow believers, to stand on the Truth of God. I have heard different portions … Continue reading
what do I do now?
I recently received news that prayers I have been praying were answered. I was so excited! My prayers have been going up for this situation for years. Prayers of reconciliation and restoration, prayers of mercy, grace, forgiveness, repentance. Again and … Continue reading
