Tag Archives: Ephesians 2:8-9

On mountaintops, valleys, and closets

Posted on January 13, 2020 by gretchenr17

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 →

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foolishness

Posted on September 25, 2017 by gretchenr17

The Message that points to Christ on the Cross seems like sheer silliness to those hellbent on destruction, but for those on the way of salvation it makes perfect sense. This is the way God works, and most powerfully as … Continue reading →

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as I am

Posted on December 14, 2016 by gretchenr17

At this time of year we joke that children need to be nice or Santa will bring them coal for their stockings. We tell them that Santa is watching them and their presents will be in jeopardy if they misbehave. … Continue reading →

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never, no, not ever

Posted on September 8, 2016 by gretchenr17

Many of the people I have known over the years have said they think Christianity is just a list of “Don’t do” and do not realize it actually a relationship of amazing blessings and promises. My B.C. days were full … Continue reading →

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everybody else is…

Posted on December 30, 2015 by gretchenr17

The most common defense of a teenager is, But everybody else is…  whenever a parent says no, the argument is that the child is missing out because “everybody else is” going to the party, the movie, staying up later, wearing that … Continue reading →

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