Seth Gatchell
BELOVED
BELOVED January 5, 2021 We all chase after that elusive something. Is it romance, success, or who I’m becoming? Where is meaning? Through political correctness? Kids? Service? Hawaii? Gym? Why am I restless? Is there one who knows the ugliest parts of you? Has seen the very worst of you and still is true?…
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REFLECTIONS
REFLECTIONS December 8, 2020 Look at the lake in the stillness of early morn, The water is like glass, not a ripple is born. But the “color” of the lake is not just deep blue, Its color reflects the colors of what’s in view. I can “see” the trees rooted on the other…
Read More BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU ASK FOR
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU ASK FOR November 7, 2020 “Be careful what you ask for,” So said mother to her son. “But mom, I know what I need!” (Mom hoped he’d want wisdom). But wisdom did not drive him, Desires and passions instead. He married “beauty” and folly, Now, his misery widespread. …
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Saved TO…
Saved TO October 6, 2020 Saved, to lasting companionship, Saved, to heart-filling, deep friendship. Saved, to rejoice that sins are gone, Saved, to every day’s light of dawn. Saved, to relish past wise choices, Saved, to praising with new voices. Saved, to relational freshness, Saved, to joys of people’s richness.…
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SIX ACHES OF THE SOUL September 6, 2020 A frustrating world, the first kind of ache, Earthquakes, annoyances, and another headache. Would we turn to God if this world was ideal? The God of redemption is found in life’s ordeal! The pain of bad choices, the second kind of ache, Consequences felt…
Read More Discouragement
DISCOURAGEMENT August 10, 2020 It’s not circumstances that bring discouragement, Nor negative people, nor disillusionment. Then what is happening that puts me in the mopes? A mistake hard to see: trusting in misplaced hopes! FALSE hopes that start out well but in the end? They sting! FLEETING hopes only last until the birds…
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