Tag Archives: Psalm 91

Dear One

Posted on August 9, 2019 by gretchenr17

Dear Weary Warrior, My concern is that you have felt that you have to “do it all” that you have to continue to fight the battle, that it is all up to you to win this fight. It isn’t. It … 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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LGD

Posted on April 9, 2019 by gretchenr17

Last summer my husband surprised me with two puppies, Jack and Sam, who are Great Pyrenees/Labrador mix. Huge, adorable, hilarious dogs whose purpose is to guard livestock on a farm. Our property is surrounded by thousands of acres of farmland … Continue reading →

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He who dwells

Posted on November 8, 2018 by gretchenr17

Dwell: to live in or at a specified place (origin -in Middle English-to tarry or remain in one place) –Oxford English Dictionary Psalm 91 is one of the richest passages of Scripture, full of insight into the relationship between man … Continue reading →

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Road trips

Posted on July 20, 2018 by gretchenr17

Every summer my parents, brother, and I would go on a road trip. It might be fishing and camping in Minnesota, camping and canoeing in Missouri, or camping our way from Illinois to California to visit family. I loved the … Continue reading →

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The bee and me

Posted on July 10, 2018 by gretchenr17

The weeks of summer are often busier than the other nine months of the year. It is as if we are on a race with the sun and weather to accomplish all we can, while we are still able. It … Continue reading →

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Tap, tap

Posted on June 6, 2018 by gretchenr17

I woke to a tapping on my soul this morning… grateful when His word gives comfort for my concerns. Knowing He never sleeps or slumbers, I can hold up my heart and hands to Him and He will receive what … 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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covered

Posted on June 21, 2017 by gretchenr17

For as far back as I can recall, my family has made nature a thing to study. My brother and I learned to watch clouds form, appreciate the changing of seasons, and find the wonder in how things are created. … Continue reading →

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centered

Posted on October 28, 2015 by gretchenr17

When we face life’s trials and hardships we find that we lean on what we know.  We never seem to seek new wisdom, new ideas, or new anything.  We go to what we know. As I continue to read the … Continue reading →

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