Tag Archives: Heaven

Battles

Posted on March 27, 2023 by gretchenr17

I woke in the night with a song in my head, It may look like I’m surrounded, but I’m surrounded by You, This is how I fight my battles. Yesterday in church, after the message, there was an extended time … Continue reading →

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Someday, we’ll be together

Posted on February 6, 2019 by gretchenr17

My grandfathers had a deep respect for the military. This admiration and gratitude was modeled for me in the way they spoke of those in their family who had served and the way they stood when the American flag went … Continue reading →

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Here

Posted on September 15, 2018 by gretchenr17

I’ve been having a lot of weird dreams lately. Dreams about farming and livestock and animals we’ve never had. Pigs, seahorses, reptiles, and sheep, all kept in unrealistic pens. It always makes for a distorted wake up the next morning. … Continue reading →

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convenience

Posted on May 22, 2018 by gretchenr17

We live in a world that strives to make things easier. We have machines that process, plant, pick, prepare, produce, and even purchase on our behalf. Tasks and chores, once done daily by our great-grandparents, are now mechanized, all in … Continue reading →

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the T-word

Posted on April 18, 2018 by gretchenr17

In this age of making our opinions known, the concept of Truth being the final answer has become undesirable. It is better to use emotional triggers, straw man defenses, red herring approaches, anything that can divert someone from the Truth. … Continue reading →

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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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buying in

Posted on October 7, 2015 by gretchenr17

Today on the radio, I heard about family members and friends who have been offering large amounts of money to expectant couples in their family so that they can have a namesake.  Thankfully, many couples have declined choosing to name … Continue reading →

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loss, love, and the other side

Posted on October 2, 2015 by gretchenr17

As our house renovation/restoration is underway we have not connected our television or had Internet connected.  I have gone without the images of newest “must have items” and the “blockbuster” movies of the summer.  I don’t feel like I have … Continue reading →

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Hidden scars

Posted on January 22, 2015 by gretchenr17

Of all of the things that God does when a person invites Him into his or her life, I think the most incredible thing He does is give them new eyes. No longer the broken, discarded person, God allows her … Continue reading →

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To God be the Glory

Posted on October 29, 2014 by gretchenr17

The cross country team finished its season tonight, complete with the fall banquet to celebrate the runners. It was a wonderful time cheering for the runners, encouraging them to continue to live by the principles their coach instilled in them … Continue reading →

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