Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

Finches

Posted on July 5, 2019 by gretchenr17

My paternal grandmother was the oldest of four surviving children; three girls, one boy. She grew up in Wisconsin on a farm just down the road from her grandparents. She was gentle spirited, wise, selfless, and absolutely loved. Gram had … Continue reading →

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Cracking the window

Posted on April 18, 2019 by gretchenr17

If you’ve been following along this past week, you know life’s been pretty gritty. I have been battling anger, brokenness, sorrow, and loss. I have cried, which is a sure sign that it is bad, and I have wanted to … Continue reading →

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Ripe fruit

Posted on October 5, 2018 by gretchenr17

I live in the region of the United States that has all four seasons. A clear spring, with it’s rain, bright warming sunshine, fresh sprigs of greenery coming through the melting snow. A summer full of fun in pools, ponds, … Continue reading →

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Breathing in

Posted on December 14, 2017 by gretchenr17

I was diagnosed with asthma this week. As much as it disappoints me, it also explains why I am winded so easily. I thought it was my age, but it’s actually my lungs. The pulmonary doctor showed me how the … Continue reading →

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seeds and stones

Posted on November 15, 2017 by gretchenr17

God can use the big, shiny personalities we see on television to impact the world for His purposes and glory. I know He has and will continue to do so. But one of the parts of God’s plan that I … Continue reading →

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hollow Saul

Posted on April 24, 2017 by gretchenr17

Easter candy is full of sweets and one of the favorite items is a chocolate bunny. Often this sweet confection is hollow, a bite into it gives the eater a sense of disappointment. While the chocolate may taste terrific, it … Continue reading →

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brave

Posted on November 1, 2016 by gretchenr17

The media would have us believe people are brave because they did something that looks more like a gimmick to attract attention than to take a stand for something or someone. Bravery, by definition, is courageous behavior or valor. To … Continue reading →

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listening to the Spirit

Posted on September 29, 2015 by gretchenr17

“Never, ever, ever, ever blow off a prompting from the Holy Spirit.” ~~Bill Hybels God has shown Himself to be the kind of God Who does not stomp, pout, bellow, or shake us as His followers.  He is a jealous … Continue reading →

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tired

Posted on July 23, 2015 by gretchenr17

I woke up tired today.  Monday morning-after-a-long-weekend-of-hard-work-tired. It’s Thursday, I have two days of work left before I can wake up when I want to, sleep as long as I need to, and work on the house. I don’t normally … Continue reading →

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New paths and old trails

Posted on October 28, 2014 by gretchenr17

“There comes a time in everyone’s life when you just have to get out.” (Under the Tuscan Sun (c) 2003 Buena Vista Pictures). I love this movie, not just for the evolution of Diane Lane’s character, Frances, but for the … Continue reading →

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