Monthly Archives: May 2011

It’s Not About the Hymns

Posted on May 30, 2011 by jroesler728

A pastor who led a worship team at a local church introduced himself as one who works in the “war department.” It seemed to be a “given” that whatever style of music was prayerfully chosen for the worship service, someone … Continue reading →

Posted in Issues | Tagged hymns, Jesus, Old Rugged Cross, Power of the Cross, praise, worship | 6 Comments

From Significance to Serenity

Posted on May 27, 2011 by jroesler728

Several years ago a popular book subtitled “Changing Your Game Plan from Success to Significance” challenged readers to release the tyranny of success and embrace something of significance. The title, “Half Time,” identified the intended reader. It was like rain … Continue reading →

Posted in Issues | Tagged aging, Half Time, serenity, significance, success | 1 Comment

I wonder If I brought salt…

Posted on May 25, 2011 by jroesler728

I wonder if I brought salt… I am driving in my car hoping I have everything I need to spend a few days at our camper. It takes one hour and fifteen minutes to get from my back door to … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories | Tagged creation, eternal home, Rock of Ages, salt | Leave a comment

Faith Like a Child’s

Posted on May 23, 2011 by jroesler728

by Jean Roesler In a sermon recently, we were reminded that we are to have faith like that of a child. Faith that is trusting, just as a child trusts a father’s voice when he calls her to come to … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Author Stories | Tagged faith, Jesus, prayers, thief | 1 Comment

Tending the Rubber Plant

Posted on May 20, 2011 by jroesler728

This rubber plant story was introduced on this blog on April 29. Today I will write about my relationship with it. Knowing that the full weight of keeping this plant alive was now on my shoulders I decided to get … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories | Tagged Casey, experience, garden center, Jane, nurture, rubber tree, tongue | Leave a comment

Don’t Ask Me Again!!!

Posted on May 18, 2011 by jroesler728

My mother kept asking the same questions. It took me a couple of years to really face the fact that she asked again because she had no memory of having asked before. As her dementia progressed there were episodes where … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories | Tagged dementia, heart, Mom, questions | 2 Comments

Tenses of Gratitude

Posted on May 16, 2011 by jroesler728

Aging is a fertile field for past tense gratitude. I can reflect on my life and recognize God’s protective hand on my childhood years. How does a child even stay alive on a small farm where my small hands were … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayers and Devotions | Tagged aging, diminishing, experiences, farm, God, grace, graditude, tenses | Leave a comment

Singing Makes Me Glad

Posted on May 13, 2011 by jroesler728

This is the final installment of my converstation with Pastor Pete Feeling I wanted to give something back, I asked Pastor Pete what I could pray for him. He immediately answered that I should pray that he could get his … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories | Tagged Christ, conversation, dog, guitar, Jesus, Pastor Pete, piano, songs | 8 Comments

This Is What We Are Here For

Posted on May 11, 2011 by jroesler728

This is a continuation of my conversation with Pastor Pete At this point, Pastor Pete took the lead in choosing the content of our conversation by saying, “There is such a change now in ministry. When I started, the philosophy … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories | Tagged cause, change, heart, insurance company, James Houston, ministry, Pastor Pete, tradition | Leave a comment

Not Growing Old

Posted on May 9, 2011 by jroesler728

This is a continuation of my conversation with Pastor Pete Sensing that I was preparing to wrap things up, Pastor Pete asked if he could summarize things. I nodded and listened as these two poems flowed from his heart. NOT … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories | Tagged grey hair, John E Roberts, Pastor Pete, poems | Leave a comment