Tag Archives: goodness

goodness, gracious

Posted on January 24, 2017 by gretchenr17

Cherished people in my life have drawn lines that seem more like demarcation lines than declaring their point-of-views. I am often without words to respond to what feels like a dare to cross them. I know that as a believer, … Continue reading →

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snacking

Posted on November 25, 2016 by gretchenr17

Yesterday we ate ourselves silly with a huge meal of thanksgiving. Today is the day of snacking and eating little bits here and there throughout the day. Football games, Black Friday shopping, binge-watching shows, anything is possible to pass the … Continue reading →

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Sing the good

Posted on January 5, 2016 by gretchenr17

I spent the morning talking with people who needed something from me.  Information, assistance, clarity, etc.  Each one needed something from me, I found myself tired by the time lunch came around.  If I had been offered to leave and go … Continue reading →

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celebrate!

Posted on March 27, 2015 by gretchenr17

You know that feeling when you see the first flowers blooming in the spring?  Or the feeling when you see someone about to overcome an obstacle and it’s all you can do to keep from screaming and cheering? God makes … Continue reading →

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growing goodness

Posted on October 10, 2014 by gretchenr17

” For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;  and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.  For … Continue reading →

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