Tag Archives: blessings

Wind and water

Posted on August 14, 2022 by gretchenr17

Today at church the service was kid friendly. There were beach balls, squirt guns, popcorn, competitions, and lots of joy. The message was on James 3 and the power of the tongue. The bit in a horse’s mouth and the … Continue reading →

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there’s a sweetness

Posted on February 14, 2022 by gretchenr17

I sat in a different place in church yesterday. There was nothing special about the seat, how I acted during the service, nothing out of the ordinary. Yet it became a place of sweet communion between myself and the couple … Continue reading →

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Stuffing and Speaking

Posted on April 7, 2021 by gretchenr17

I have been quiet for a while now. Life has been busy, I keep telling myself. Truth is, I haven’t been sure I would be able to start writing and then I wasn’t sure if I would be able to … Continue reading →

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Hidden things

Posted on December 12, 2020 by gretchenr17

I used to drive a cute, little, compact car in college. It was the perfect size to take back and forth as I commuted to school, went out with friends, and went on trips. As I drove to school, I … Continue reading →

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It was the underwear

Posted on October 16, 2020 by gretchenr17

“Get it together or I’m gone,” he said with I dare you to defy me hidden in his voice. Sarah* knew she couldn’t give a retort, that would only feed the fire, she just stood there as he walked away. … Continue reading →

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Choosing joy

Posted on September 25, 2020 by gretchenr17

I spoke with a precious friend about some of the difficult things I have been facing recently. She commented that my decision to choose joy in this season, when she would be deep in the pit, touched her heart deeply. … Continue reading →

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Liar, liar

Posted on September 23, 2020 by gretchenr17

Now the serpent was more crafty than the other wild animals that the LORD God had made, (Genesis 3:1 NIV). Every time I read this verse, I think of the old Nickelodeon movies, where the music would warn the audience … Continue reading →

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Warrior queens

Posted on August 9, 2020 by gretchenr17

In this age of social distancing, it can make it difficult to get together in a small group and complete a Bible study. At least that’s what I thought. Enter YouVersion Bible app. I have been able to participate in … Continue reading →

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Lingerie

Posted on July 25, 2020 by gretchenr17

Years ago, the husband of a friend of mine would buy lingerie for her from an intimates boutique. It was obvious when he gave the gift to her, that he had spent time, thought, and felt a deep love and … Continue reading →

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Studies

Posted on July 9, 2020 by gretchenr17

All my life I have studied the world God created. From the time I was a very small child, my mother taught me to look at things with awe and wonder. Marveling at the way God designed a bird’s wing, … Continue reading →

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