This past week, I cleaned up my office, packed my bags, hugged the necks of many precious friends and headed to Knoxville with my husband to serve at Shoreline with Jason and Carrie Hayes. It has been a bittersweet farewell, but one that is outweighed with joy and hope, knowing that we are following the Lord’s … [Read more…]
Author: Gretchen Saffles
Jesus.
My heart is full as I write this. Many of you are rejoicing in today, many are mourning. My heart breaks knowing that the latter are aching and desperately longing for true love. Our world is infiltrated with the longing and need for love. It’s at our core. You may be single, divorced, or even married … [Read more…]
{Free} From Fear
Every morning we have a choice. Fear God or fear the world. And every day at some point I seem to choose to fear the world. I allow worry to overtake my confidence and selfishness to take the place of God on the throne of my heart. Yet we serve a faithful, loving, ever-present and … [Read more…]
Easy as 1, 2, 3!
“And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And … [Read more…]
Bless The Lord, Oh My Soul.
Hello Ladies! Below is a post written from my sweet Momma. She has been in the hospital due to numerous health complications, but I had to let everyone read about her faith in the Lord. I pray you are encouraged and inspired through her courageous heart and trust in our Savior! Always remember, He is … [Read more…]
The God of New
“Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” ~Isaiah 43:19 There is something incredible about “new.” We all need a fresh start, soul awakenings, and something to reignite our passion! There are so many … [Read more…]
The Day After
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” ~John 1:14 Have you ever experienced that odd feeling that comes the day after Christmas? There’s been so much planning, shopping and hustle and bustle up … [Read more…]
Waiting: [the active pursuit of God]
This post is for those of you waiting on a husband. This is for those who feel lonely, alone, unwanted & confused over your singleness. You. Are. Not. Alone. On November 17th, I committed before God and an audience of about 400 to give my life to Gregory Loius Saffles. Needless to say, at that … [Read more…]
Twenty-Five
25. Have you ever thought about the significance of this number? The first thing that comes to mind for me is Christmas– the 25th day of December, set aside for celebration of our Savior’s birth, giving to the one’s we love, and receiving the fullness of that joyful day! There are so many ways to … [Read more…]
A Priceless Gift
Every year when December rolls around, hundreds of volunteers at Long Hollow (students, men & women) join together as the body of Christ to serve the single moms in our church and community! This kind of Acts 2:42-47 servant-hood glorifies Christ in every way! Just like our bodies have 206 bones, 62,000 miles of blood … [Read more…]