Tag Archives: Jesus

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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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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Poppies, places, and people

Posted on February 17, 2020 by gretchenr17

Vincent Van Gogh is my favorite French Impressionist, a fellow follower/seeker of Christ, and someone who battled within his soul daily for clarity, truth, and a sense of purpose and worth. His works are what draw me in, drawing me … Continue reading →

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Tend the fires

Posted on February 10, 2020 by gretchenr17

During the night I wake up to check the fires in the wood stoves and to add more wood as needed to keep the house warm. While it only takes about 5-10 minutes to get both fires checked, I have … Continue reading →

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Hitting the mat

Posted on January 28, 2020 by gretchenr17

The only way to know who you are in Christ is to know what He thinks about you. If you know what God has to say about you, then the lies of the enemy seem silly. (From day 2 of … Continue reading →

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Harmonizing

Posted on December 3, 2019 by gretchenr17

December 1st was the first Sunday of Advent. It is officially time to sing Christmas music in church, one of my favorite times on the church calendar. I memorized the melody as soon as I could sing the lyrics to … Continue reading →

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Alice and me

Posted on November 8, 2019 by gretchenr17

I have a confession to make, I am no longer the size I was in high school. I know it seems shocking, but I am never going to be that size again. For my birthday I was given a bit … Continue reading →

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Bumps, bruises, and stories

Posted on July 24, 2019 by gretchenr17

As a substitute teacher I filled many shoes, including P.E. teacher, one of my favorite classes to teach. During one particular windy March day, I was teaching soccer to a class of sixth grade girls with whom I had built … Continue reading →

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When it doesn’t stop

Posted on April 16, 2019 by gretchenr17

Some days life seems like a straight, flat open road, one just asking for windows down, radio up, and letting the simple things take over. Other days, whew, other days are like trying to drive on square wheels. Every bump, … Continue reading →

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Mathematics

Posted on February 19, 2019 by gretchenr17

Years ago I was involved with a Bible study led by a wonderful woman and friend who had a powerful prayer life. When a challenge would arise that warranted extra prayer I would teasingly say, “Maggie, when you pray I … Continue reading →

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