Seth Gatchell
UNTROUBLED?
UNTROUBLED? “In this world you will have trouble.” Well, Jesus, I certainly know about that! When troubles come I usually fall flat! “Let not your heart be troubled.” When troubles come in their course, Troubles troubling, my heart comes apart. First troubles come, then my troubled heart. Just like the cart comes after the…
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TWO ME’s July 6, 2021 When I look in my heart, I see two “MEs” at work. The old me, still alive, can act like such a jerk. Centered around my “needs,” without thought or intent, Committed to my “needs,” at any cost, “content.” Another “ME” I see, growing inside of me. A little Christ…
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FATHER A joy-filled, but hard task, Be a dad? Sacrifice. Of you, much will be asked. Live for self? Won’t suffice! Loving and living, Serving and sharing, Guiding and giving, Teaching and trying. Give them a model, How you love your wife. No room to be idle. Face problems in your life. …
Read MoreTHE REDEMPTION OF THE FEMININE HEART
THE REDEMPTION OF THE FEMININE HEART (In honor of God and Mother’s Day) A thing of rare beauty, inside a woman’s heart. A jewel that invites you, to rest and be a part. An invitation, warm, receives you to her side, Sweet enjoyment found there, like warmth of fireside. Why does this…
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ABUNDANT LIFE April 5, 2021 Will you keep on chasing every lesser pleasure, As if it’s your heart’s next and greatest treasure? But while you’re chasing your new lesser pleasure You’re missing out on life’s greatest Treasure! You’ll groan in this life for that missing “something more,” And rightly yearn, with hope,…
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Saved FROM March 2, 2021 Saved, from eternal loneliness, Saved, from gut-wrenching emptiness. Saved, from vile teeth-gnashing regret, Saved, from sin’s dark black silhouette. Saved, from all my foolish choices, Saved, from my head’s hellish voices. Saved, from relational drama, Saved, from the horror of trauma. Saved, from slavery of…
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