Monthly Archives: June 2012

The Comfort of an Advocate

Posted on June 29, 2012 by jroesler728

I have had a month of legal and logistical pressure. I have found myself in places of tension with city ordinances, building inspectors, insurance adjustors, real estate offers, amendments, banking legislations and… I have had a month of placing phone … Continue reading →

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Did You Call a Wrong Number?

Posted on June 27, 2012 by jroesler728

I answered my phone and learned the call was from a nurse calling on behalf of my health insurance company. She said she wanted to go over some information for me that would help me with prevention strategies. Her first recommendation … Continue reading →

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They Didn’t Even Smell of Smoke

Posted on June 22, 2012 by jroesler728

This is a phrase borrowed from the New Living Translation describing the condition of Daniels three friends who had been thrown into the firry furnace. The Bible is careful to make it clear that the furnace was so hot that … Continue reading →

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Links that Anchor to Humanity

Posted on June 18, 2012 by jroesler728

I listened with awe as Suu Kyi addressed the dignitaries that awarded her the Nobel Prize for peace. She was chosen for this honor in 1991 but because of house arrest in Myanmar could not personally accept it until this … Continue reading →

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Low Visibility

Posted on June 15, 2012 by jroesler728

We walk by faith and not by sight. Yet, there are times, like now, for me, when I am reminded that I am still looking to see some assurance that God will show us mercy. Is it an oxymoron to … Continue reading →

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No Fear of Bad News…

Posted on June 13, 2012 by jroesler728

This verse from Psalm 112 verse 7, “He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.” is one more reminder to me that God’s grace reaches far to embrace me. This is especially relevant today … Continue reading →

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Tracking Adventures

Posted on June 11, 2012 by jroesler728

It’s fun to go to a nature center and learn how to recognize footprints and from them learn behavior patterns of various creatures. Some tracks are deep and clear. The number of toes, the strength of the impression and the pattern … Continue reading →

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God Speaks Into Our Personal Story

Posted on June 8, 2012 by jroesler728

I have been blessed with remarkable physical health. I am aware of this when I am asked to fill out a health history and am able to answer “no” to all of the categories. Now for the first time in my … Continue reading →

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Could It Be Possible?

Posted on June 6, 2012 by jroesler728

How many times have I longed to be able to touch the hem of His garment and to know that healing power is penetrating my brokenness? Today, in reading Isaiah 6, I noticed that in a vision Isaiah saw the … Continue reading →

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It’s True But Don’t Say It Now!!!

Posted on June 4, 2012 by jroesler728

As Kingdom people there are many wonderful truths that are foundations for hope. These truths allow us to hold our worldly possessions loosely. These truths open an access to a bigger picture than we can now see. We can and … Continue reading →

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