Words From Gretchen

    Lord, I come to You and my heart is comforted already just in coming. Lord my Savior, the Lord of my life who knows, understands and plans for all good, the One who has all the power I need for this hour. I come so needy – in

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Sòm 16:2

Psalm 16:2 (NIV)  I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing.” Sòm 16:2 (HCV)  Mwen di Seyè a: Se ou ki sèl Mèt mwen. Se ou menm ki tout mwen. Pa gen pase ou!

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Prayer needs

 Colossians 4:2 ” Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.” Thank you for joining in  steadfast prayers for these RHFH needs: ICU patients : Claudeson – stabilization and weight gain Chrismene -healing from continued fevers and edema Djennie – healing mercy,  she is very ill Clinic patients: Please join in

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Peace that is personal, deep down within.

My friend Brett shared a blog post from Paul Tripp today and mentioned it was a useful reminder to him when he questions God’s goodness. As Briana wrote recently, the nature of our work here in Haiti can be deflating, confusing, and infuriating in the same moment. It is difficult

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No More Idols

Two of my friends frequently put hashtags up on social media that catch my attention. Yes, there is too much noise on social media these days, but I am truly grateful for these reminders. A friend from college, Rodney Bond, persistently reminds me to #PutGodFirst. Another friend from seminary, Brett

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Thorns in our flesh do more than just irritate us.

Paul is an all out, no limits, hardcore follower of Jesus. I want to be like Paul. If I could get the fire to fall down from heaven like Paul, perform signs and wonders in Christ’s name, boldly proclaim the gospel, then everything will work out silky smooth. Then I

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