Tag Archives: John 4

The bad stuff

Posted on March 2, 2020 by gretchenr17

If you’ve ever seen Pretty Woman*, then you probably remember the scene where Richard Gere (Edward) and Julia Roberts (Vivian) are discussing her past. After listening to her story, he gently says, “But you could be so much more.” Her … Continue reading →

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Labels 🏷

Posted on November 26, 2019 by gretchenr17

Conservative, Liberal, Progressive. Straight, Gay, Queer, Transgender. Vegan, Vegetarian, Meat-Eater. Atheist, Agnostic, Christian, Muslim, Jewish. Whenever we meet someone we put a label on him or her as if the person is an item in a grocery store and we … Continue reading →

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Keep the change

Posted on January 10, 2019 by gretchenr17

As a Christ follower, we are often reminded of the Great Commission from the last verses in Matthew. If we have ever prepared on a missions trip, we know that the goal is to share the Gospel with the people … Continue reading →

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Inside, outside, all around

Posted on November 11, 2018 by gretchenr17

As the weather turns colder, I start drinking hot tea more frequently. When I steep the bag in my cup I can smell the aroma of the cinnamon or star anise, my favorite flavors. The longer the bag stays in … Continue reading →

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Let us begin

Posted on October 18, 2018 by gretchenr17

Lately, there are a number of songs that talk about going back in time to tell yourself what you know now. A chance to tell yourself to walk away from a toxic relationship or to take the job you turned … Continue reading →

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and the answer is….

Posted on August 15, 2017 by gretchenr17

I don’t have television at my house. I miss out on all the new shows people talk about in the fall, the up-to-the-minute news, the late night comedians, all of it. But the other thing I miss out on is … Continue reading →

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mercy first

Posted on January 17, 2017 by gretchenr17

I spoke with a woman recently, who was angry and frustrated about her situation. At first, I laid out the boundaries of what could and could not be done to assist her. She shot down every option I offered and … Continue reading →

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not wanted

Posted on April 27, 2016 by gretchenr17

I have watched people on my news-feed tear apart others for months.  Shredding their character, their perspectives, and views because they are different. I have watched people who were once so tightly knit together be torn apart by hurtful attacks … Continue reading →

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