Tag Archives: John 8

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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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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Self surgery

Posted on July 20, 2017 by gretchenr17

My husband and I have taken our oldest to college for freshmen orientation. It is a weird experience to be without our other son, who is working at a camp this summer, away from all of us for the first … Continue reading →

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authentic

Posted on June 14, 2017 by gretchenr17

The older I get, the more I realize that I don’t have patience for things that are false. If something is not honest and true, long lasting, and real I don’t want it around me. My husband helped me to learn … 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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restoration projects

Posted on January 16, 2015 by gretchenr17

To satiate my desire to live in an old house I have been watching home improvement shows that focus on restoring old houses to their former glory.  The hosts match doors, hardware, light fixtures, and so on to the home, whether … Continue reading →

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