Monthly Archives: August 2011

When God Does Nothing

Posted on August 8, 2011 by jroesler728

When we hurt we look for relief. Pain control is a major factor in medical protocol. No one expects pain that does not respond to treatment. There are so many options, so many approaches. There must be something that will … Continue reading →

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The Taproot

Posted on August 5, 2011 by jroesler728

I visited a family home this week in preparation for a memorial service for the mother.  She and her husband had been married for 54 years and had lived in this house for most of that time. They have raised … Continue reading →

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The Ministry of Presence

Posted on August 3, 2011 by jroesler728

The younger woman (50) was navigating the memorial service visitation for her mother’s unexpected death. The older woman (75) was one of the visitors who came. The younger woman’s grief was amplified by family relationships of wounding and estrangement. There … Continue reading →

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Your Room Is Ready

Posted on August 1, 2011 by jroesler728

When Jesus walked on earth He often used stories from ordinary lives to teach the character of God and His passion for a relationship with us. The Holy Spirit is continuing to use our life events to reveal or remind … Continue reading →

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