Tag Archives: scars

Wrappings and bows

Posted on August 28, 2019 by gretchenr17

The month of August usually sets my mind toward marriage as my anniversary gets closer. Each year I am amazed with the ways that God has moved and continues to move within my husband and me. The places we’ve grown, … 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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Where there is smoke…

Posted on April 15, 2019 by gretchenr17

This weekend hubby decided to burn a pile of cast off wood from our house remodel/restoration project. The pile consisted of old ceiling lathe, roofing wood, and other cast off pieces. He had a hose running out to the pile … Continue reading →

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beautiful wounds

Posted on April 11, 2016 by gretchenr17

Our family watched a couple movies this weekend. Each character dealt with wounds, external or internal, that they bore throughout the story-line.  Some characters allowed their wounds to teach them and grow them, others let the weight of their wounds … Continue reading →

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Hidden scars

Posted on January 22, 2015 by gretchenr17

Of all of the things that God does when a person invites Him into his or her life, I think the most incredible thing He does is give them new eyes. No longer the broken, discarded person, God allows her … Continue reading →

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