Tag Archives: Hope

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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Wormwood

Posted on April 5, 2023 by gretchenr17

I have been surrounding myself with faith based things during my day. From listening to testimonies, God stories, Scripture readings, all of which is good and satisfying. However, I find myself being lulled into thinking I am hitting all the … Continue reading →

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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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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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Detours and going off road

Posted on January 24, 2023 by gretchenr17

Much of my life has included unexpected turns, but I think 2022 tried to break my record. I lost my uncle, my mom’s big brother in the early part of the year. His death reverberated through us all and drew … Continue reading →

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there’s a sweetness

Posted on February 14, 2022 by gretchenr17

I sat in a different place in church yesterday. There was nothing special about the seat, how I acted during the service, nothing out of the ordinary. Yet it became a place of sweet communion between myself and the couple … Continue reading →

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Tarnished gold

Posted on January 14, 2022 by gretchenr17

I have been stumbling. Not fully falling down, yet losing my balance, a case of vertigo for my faith. I know the foundation is there, yet I cannot seem to place my feet on the solid base. Ever since 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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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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