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Coming home

Posted on March 12, 2017 by gretchenr17

Today I went to my “home” church for services. It was a precious time to reconnect with sweet friends and visit with former students. As I walked in the doors, my heart seemed to exhale and the deep breaths that … 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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poison ivy part II

Posted on July 1, 2016 by gretchenr17

I was next to our fence a couple weeks ago, trying to re-connect a fence top to the post. There was a vine climbing up the post, most of the leaves were gone, I was cautious, but still found out … Continue reading →

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roaming

Posted on June 30, 2016 by gretchenr17

Wandering lost doesn’t always look “lost” to others. When we were on the wrong side of grace (Romans 8:5-8) we did not think our actions were wrong, hurtful, or even dangerous. We were just having fun, living according to our own … Continue reading →

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marvelous

Posted on November 24, 2015 by gretchenr17

In the dark seasons of struggling we need to find our focal point; something we can look toward, something we can hope for, work toward, and strive to reach. We need to know that we are not lost forever in … Continue reading →

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Scraps

Posted on March 17, 2015 by gretchenr17

I woke up this morning humming David Crowder.  With all of the posts I have seen lately on sadness, teen depression, anxiety, and fear I think my heart was reminding me of the promise God offers us. We don’t have … Continue reading →

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lazy faith

Posted on February 5, 2015 by gretchenr17

Faith is a full-contact sport. It requires full engagement, from the bottom of the feet to the top of the head, a person must be committed to their belief that God is who He says He is and can do what He says He … Continue reading →

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Invitations into

Posted on January 27, 2015 by gretchenr17

As my sons become more “men” and less “boys”, I find myself studying the world they will inherit.  It is unsettling to say the least.  A desensitized spirit has washed over so many, covering them like a blanket of fog and … Continue reading →

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come

Posted on January 26, 2015 by gretchenr17

Have you ever noticed that there will always be someone around you who is in pain?  Sometimes the pain is inflicted by words, sometimes by actions, sometimes it’s self-inflicted.  We are all living in a fallen, broken, aching world and … Continue reading →

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comfort circles

Posted on January 13, 2015 by gretchenr17

Today I worked in the nursery at my church.  I haven’t worked in the nursery like this in over 15 years.  It was peaceful and fulfilling to rock, play, and coo at little ones who are just learning about their … Continue reading →

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