Tag Archives: Hebrews 13:5

Lingerie

Posted on July 25, 2020 by gretchenr17

Years ago, the husband of a friend of mine would buy lingerie for her from an intimates boutique. It was obvious when he gave the gift to her, that he had spent time, thought, and felt a deep love and … Continue reading →

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Whispering secrets

Posted on August 1, 2019 by gretchenr17

In the past months of constant change, I have forgotten one of my favorite parts of being a believer. I have acknowledged that it is missing, but I haven’t acted on finding it again. This morning I was watching a … Continue reading →

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The funk in the room

Posted on January 19, 2018 by gretchenr17

As I have been writing these past weeks I have been wrestling with a sense of depression and hopelessness. Not over a particular thing or event, just an overall gloomy cloud that seems to follow me wherever I go. Work, … Continue reading →

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I did not know it

Posted on November 28, 2017 by gretchenr17

It is officially four weeks until Christmas Day, but it doesn’t look like it outside. The temperatures are in the 50’s and snow is nowhere to be seen on any weather radar. I have decorated my house with a few … Continue reading →

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warning lights and flat tires

Posted on November 22, 2017 by gretchenr17

There are few things more unnerving than seeing a light come on your dashboard as you are driving. Whether it is the low tire pressure, the gas light, or the vague maintenance required, suddenly you are looking for a gas station or … Continue reading →

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tenacious truth

Posted on November 14, 2017 by gretchenr17

As a young girl I would often study the pictures hanging in my grandparents’ homes. Some were of family members taken years ago, when they were young. Others were aerial photos of their family farms where they grew up. But … Continue reading →

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If, then 

Posted on March 8, 2017 by gretchenr17

Grammar was one of my favorite subjects to teach. Each participle, noun, adjective, and preposition was like a piece to the puzzle of the English language.  The words if and then are the same way. Like a scale, where one word is, … Continue reading →

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promises, promises

Posted on October 1, 2015 by gretchenr17

During my life I have heard so many people “promise” something to me.  I have promised to accomplish a task in a timely manner, change a habit, break a habit, forgive someone for something. I am sure you can create … Continue reading →

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Anchors

Posted on September 11, 2014 by gretchenr17

Today marks the anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center and Pentagon here in the United States.  The days following the attack many were in shock, seeking answers, and looking for something to hang onto for safety.  Many … Continue reading →

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