Tag Archives: Peace

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 →

Posted in Walking by Faith and not by sight | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Stuffing and Speaking

Posted on April 7, 2021 by gretchenr17

I have been quiet for a while now. Life has been busy, I keep telling myself. Truth is, I haven’t been sure I would be able to start writing and then I wasn’t sure if I would be able to … Continue reading →

Posted in growing pains, maturing in Christ, reflections, Walking by Faith and not by sight | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Studies

Posted on July 9, 2020 by gretchenr17

All my life I have studied the world God created. From the time I was a very small child, my mother taught me to look at things with awe and wonder. Marveling at the way God designed a bird’s wing, … Continue reading →

Posted in Walking by Faith and not by sight | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in maturing in Christ, reflections, Walking by Faith and not by sight | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

What is it about anger anyway?

Posted on January 2, 2020 by gretchenr17

Over the years I have had a number of coworkers who grew angry about something had done to them. I can understand being upset, yes, even angry when I am hurt by someone else. The level of anger I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in reflections, Walking by Faith and not by sight | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in maturing in Christ, Walking by Faith and not by sight | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Gonna be trouble with a capital T

Posted on July 16, 2019 by gretchenr17

In June my mom came to visit and we attended a Living Proof Live event with Beth Moore. During an intermission, Mom and I went to check out the bookstore and I found a book by Elisabeth Elliot, Suffering is … Continue reading →

Posted in growing pains, maturing in Christ, Walking by Faith and not by sight | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Finches

Posted on July 5, 2019 by gretchenr17

My paternal grandmother was the oldest of four surviving children; three girls, one boy. She grew up in Wisconsin on a farm just down the road from her grandparents. She was gentle spirited, wise, selfless, and absolutely loved. Gram had … Continue reading →

Posted in maturing in Christ, Walking by Faith and not by sight | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Let it in, let it out

Posted on May 18, 2018 by gretchenr17

Today is one of those perfect days. I woke up to find sunshine peeking out of the clouds, the temperature is perfect for open windows, songs turned up on the radio. It is a wonderful way to begin a Friday. … Continue reading →

Posted in maturing in Christ, Walking by Faith and not by sight | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment