Tag Archives: Luke 15

Pea pods and prodigals

Posted on May 24, 2020 by gretchenr17

Luke 15 is full of stories of items that were lost and then found. Jesus starts out the chapter with the story of the lost sheep. In a land where sheep were part of the every day economy, it was … 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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tenacious truth

Posted on November 14, 2017 by gretchenr17

As a young girl I would often study the pictures hanging in my grandparents’ homes. Some were of family members taken years ago, when they were young. Others were aerial photos of their family farms where they grew up. But … Continue reading →

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shepherding the flocks

Posted on August 28, 2017 by gretchenr17

We have goats on our farm, two are pregnant and due in the next month or so. I am excited to have new little ones and add to our flock. Even though we don’t own hundreds of goats or ducks, … Continue reading →

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walk abouts

Posted on July 12, 2017 by gretchenr17

I have this black lab named Rufus. He is 100 pounds of sweet, lovable, slobbery dog. If you have food he is your best friend. If you aren’t careful, in his excitement he may grab a finger with the treat … Continue reading →

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running after

Posted on July 7, 2017 by gretchenr17

My sons have been involved in running groups, cross country teams, and track for years. I have watched them develop speed, technique, and stamina as they strive to beat the other runners to the finish line. I have watched them … Continue reading →

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Picking at lint

Posted on April 7, 2017 by gretchenr17

This week I heard about a book written to help Christians know which board games and card games are appropriate to play. I thought it was a hoax. Why would we need a book about that? We are surrounded by … 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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home

Posted on December 23, 2015 by gretchenr17

This time of year effects our hearts like no other, when it comes to that word, home.  It can bring us to tears, remind us of silly stories, sweet memories, and dear ones now passed on. For me, it is seems … Continue reading →

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pursued

Posted on December 4, 2015 by gretchenr17

Of all the things that God has done in our lives, giving us life, the beauty of nature, relationships, literature, music, the feeling of a good night sleep, deep belly laughs with friends, a good cup of tea– of  all … Continue reading →

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