Tag Archives: healing

Twelve

Posted on January 22, 2024 by gretchenr17

Do you remember that feeling when you have heard a story o may times, that you tend to tune it out until it becomes blah, bah, blah in our heads? The eighth chapter of Luke contains four different events and … Continue reading →

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Stirrings

Posted on March 23, 2023 by gretchenr17

As my first marriage ended, I forgot aspects of my faith. I became so focused on being a warrior that I forgot Who gave me my strength. In the final months I was in a state of continuous prayer, but … Continue reading →

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On Mute

Posted on October 29, 2021 by gretchenr17

It’s been over six months since I wrote with any consistency. I wanted to write something to inspire and encourage, maybe challenge someone as they were on their own faith journey. I just never expected to lose sight of my … Continue reading →

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Redeemable

Posted on October 28, 2021 by gretchenr17

I have watched the Redeeming Love movie trailer every time it comes up on my news feed. I have clung to the words of Rescue by Lauren Daigle every time I have heard it playing. Beloved, you are worth being … 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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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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Pea pods and prodigals

Posted on May 24, 2020 by gretchenr17

Luke 15 is full of stories of items that were lost and then found. Jesus starts out the chapter with the story of the lost sheep. In a land where sheep were part of the every day economy, it was … Continue reading →

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Bullies and the fight

Posted on May 8, 2020 by gretchenr17

As a child I stood out in a crowd. Not because I was taller than the others, but because I had bright red hair like “Opie Taylor.” While girls had names like Becky, Sue, Melissa, Molly; names that could have … 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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