Tag Archives: 1 Samuel 16;7

The day I realized I wasn’t perfect

Posted on April 24, 2019 by gretchenr17

Ok, there are many days when I realized I was to perfect. Like the day in grade school when someone did not want to be my friend because I did not fit in their group. I had moved to the … Continue reading →

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Job and Solomon

Posted on September 5, 2017 by gretchenr17

As a young believer I spent a lot of time studying the New Testament to learn about the Jesus I was following. Now, years later, I find myself spending time in the Old Testament. The stories and themes of the … Continue reading →

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seeking to please

Posted on March 20, 2017 by gretchenr17

As a young believer, I attended a Christian college where much of my foundation was laid. I learned about who God really was, not what the world said. I took in the rich teaching at chapel services where I heard … Continue reading →

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Sizing us up

Posted on August 9, 2016 by gretchenr17

While in college, I was in a long distance relationship. During one visit to my boyfriend’s house, I started to iron a dress for an event we were going to that evening, but his mother volunteered to take over the … Continue reading →

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book covers

Posted on November 20, 2015 by gretchenr17

In light of the recent events in this troubled world I have started wondering how radical the average American is going to become toward those in our nation who are “different” looking from the stereotypical “red-blooded American.” My mom always, always taught … Continue reading →

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packages

Posted on March 6, 2015 by gretchenr17

Have you ever noticed that the shinier something is, the better the promotion sounds, the more likely a person is to buy it, try it, or use it? What is it about the packaging that makes us forget to use … Continue reading →

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