Tag Archives: faith

My embassy

Posted on May 4, 2020 by gretchenr17

I will watch movies over and over again, the same way I read certain books. One movie on replay often is The Saint (1989) with Val Kilmer and Elisabeth Shue. During a pivotal scene Elisabeth Shue’s character must race her … Continue reading →

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What it looks like

Posted on May 3, 2020 by gretchenr17

For the past few months I have been reflecting on what love looks like in my life. It has been a challenge to see things from other eyes and hearts, in the end, I understand more. I am also broken-hearted … Continue reading →

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Splinters

Posted on March 25, 2020 by gretchenr17

The weather has been fluctuating here in southeastern Nebraska. I’ve worn shorts and been barefoot during a sunny, 70 degree day only to scrap snow and ice off my windshield the following morning. Welcome to March. Each morning I have … Continue reading →

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Pockets

Posted on February 26, 2020 by gretchenr17

My paternal grandfather was quick witted, savvy in business, one of the first to be there to help– with a hammer, a hand, or the shirt off his back. He was a hero to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, but most … Continue reading →

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Give me a “V”

Posted on February 25, 2020 by gretchenr17

My social media feed has been full of videos of young girls tumbling and cheering in competitions to win the trophy and honor of being the Champions in their category and conference. I have cheered, celebrated, and encouraged them as … Continue reading →

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Dreaming in the quiet

Posted on February 19, 2020 by gretchenr17

I had my annual physical this month. I had the usual height, weight, temperature, blood pressure taken, all of which were fine. I had fasted for my blood work to check cholesterol levels, my thyroid, etc. My numbers were all … Continue reading →

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Poppies, places, and people

Posted on February 17, 2020 by gretchenr17

Vincent Van Gogh is my favorite French Impressionist, a fellow follower/seeker of Christ, and someone who battled within his soul daily for clarity, truth, and a sense of purpose and worth. His works are what draw me in, drawing me … Continue reading →

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Tend the fires

Posted on February 10, 2020 by gretchenr17

During the night I wake up to check the fires in the wood stoves and to add more wood as needed to keep the house warm. While it only takes about 5-10 minutes to get both fires checked, I have … Continue reading →

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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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Squares, triangles, and icosahedrons

Posted on January 18, 2020 by gretchenr17

Geometry was not my favorite class in high school. I have often said the reason I had good grades in geometry was because my boyfriend at the time tutored me. I may not have known the equations that created a … Continue reading →

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