Tag Archives: hymns

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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classic tunes

Posted on March 7, 2018 by gretchenr17

I recently learned that the classic rock station I listened to in my teens is changing its format to contemporary Christian music. I found myself thinking back to all the memories I made while listening to music from The Who, … Continue reading →

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If you’re happy and you know it . . .

Posted on August 19, 2017 by gretchenr17

I had the day off yesterday. I spent it working at home, doing household chores and tasks that needed to be caught up. Having made my To-Do list, I began with collecting laundry, changing the sheets, cleaning the bathroom. You … Continue reading →

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your attention, please

Posted on February 17, 2017 by gretchenr17

We have two dogs on our farm, a Brittany named Rover and a black Lab named Rufus. Rover is wonderful, patient, gentle, and very sweet. Rufus is wonderful also, but where Rover is gentle, Rufus is more of a bulldozer … Continue reading →

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foundations

Posted on September 18, 2016 by gretchenr17

I once heard that the number of levels/floors someone has in a building will determine the depth of the foundation. When I see a building going up I look to see how high the company wants to build based on … Continue reading →

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My reality

Posted on June 8, 2016 by gretchenr17

I can’t were two words I was not allowed to say growing up. My coaches would say things like, “Never say can’t, say can. Never say won’t, say will.” We were always to try new skills and techniques to improve, … Continue reading →

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Be Thou my Vision

Posted on November 10, 2015 by gretchenr17

When my children were small I would sing them to sleep with hymns.  I knew the reality that the Holy Spirit could reach their little hearts in ways that any Sunday School teacher could not. One of the hymns I … Continue reading →

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this hour

Posted on October 21, 2015 by gretchenr17

Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil … Continue reading →

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that’s mine, this is yours

Posted on March 5, 2015 by gretchenr17

As my mom’s illness continues it is becoming a constant effort to remind myself what belongs to me and what belongs to God. I have dear friends and an awesome brother who understand my folks and the unspoken parts of … Continue reading →

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accountable grace

Posted on February 12, 2015 by gretchenr17

A friend recently posed the question “How do you show grace and still hold someone accountable for their sins?  And is it possible to do both?” It’s not an easy answer to give.  If we say we will give someone … Continue reading →

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