Tag Archives: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Hitting the mat

Posted on January 28, 2020 by gretchenr17

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 →

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Power and fools

Posted on November 20, 2019 by gretchenr17

I have index cards with Bible verses to use for reflection and memorization. Today I noticed a pattern of Scripture that focused on Who God is, what He offers, and how we can choose to react to Him. One of … Continue reading →

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Some Assembly Required

Posted on May 22, 2019 by gretchenr17

Father’s Day 1976, my dad received one of the best presents ever, or at least I thought so. My mom gave him a huge box for the backyard that included the description, some assembly required. It was a geometric jungle … Continue reading →

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Reset buttons

Posted on January 30, 2018 by gretchenr17

Today I realized the month of January was almost over. The month which seems caught between two worlds, winter and a new year. I tend to think of January as a rough draft for the rest of the year. What … Continue reading →

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warning lights and flat tires

Posted on November 22, 2017 by gretchenr17

There are few things more unnerving than seeing a light come on your dashboard as you are driving. Whether it is the low tire pressure, the gas light, or the vague maintenance required, suddenly you are looking for a gas station or … Continue reading →

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grace when I grumble

Posted on August 2, 2017 by gretchenr17

I was thinking about all the next few weeks have in store for my dear little family. I realized that my life was going to be changing drastically and our dynamic would never be the same. College bound freshman and … Continue reading →

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standing weak

Posted on April 26, 2016 by gretchenr17

I had a chat with a wonderful woman yesterday. As I shared what I was learning through my counseling, she asked if the counselor had ever commented on how strong I was. I cut her off mid-sentence. “No,” I said, … Continue reading →

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desperation

Posted on March 24, 2016 by gretchenr17

That moment when your mind starts racing, trying to find solutions that don’t exist, the feeling that if you don’t figure out how to fix what is wrong and stop the wrong that is occurring, you will be held fully … Continue reading →

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