Monthly Archives: October 2012

And Close the Path to Misery

Posted on October 26, 2012 by jroesler728

Sometimes when I have trouble praying I go to my old hymnbook and look for something that will give me a jump-start. This morning I was impacted by these words from an advent hymn dated 1710. The first lines are … Continue reading →

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Glimpses of Glory

Posted on October 24, 2012 by jroesler728

Most days seem to run their course and, if anyone would ask us to report the highlights, we would sort through the routines looking for something interesting to tell. But then, there are those breakthrough moments when we become aware … Continue reading →

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There Is More to the Story

Posted on October 19, 2012 by jroesler728

Psalm 16 is a story of David placing his trust in God and being confident that God will protect him. David knows that he will eventually die but he is not afraid in this particular circumstance. Somehow God has assured … Continue reading →

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God Is in the Details

Posted on October 15, 2012 by jroesler728

We are watching God build a prayer team at our church. In order to help people identify who is on this team we have created nametags with magnetic strips that bond the tag to the strip. Last week I gave … Continue reading →

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The Power of Children’s Words

Posted on October 12, 2012 by jroesler728

Why are these words so important? My four-year-old friend, “I want to talk to you on the phone.” My six-year-old friend, “It’s OK to make a mistake.” My ten-year-old friend, “I remember when we came to your fish pond and … Continue reading →

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A Blaze of Glory

Posted on October 10, 2012 by jroesler728

The autumn leaves are stunning this year. A friend reminded me that at our Senior Adult Prayer Retreat last year I said that the autumn leaves are a picture of the potential spiritual experience we can have in the autumn … Continue reading →

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The Boundary Lines

Posted on October 8, 2012 by jroesler728

I love the theme of Psalm 16 that says the boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places. Surely I have a delightful inheritance. It reminds me that in this life there are boundaries that guide us, protect us … Continue reading →

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How Do You Make Puppies?

Posted on October 4, 2012 by jroesler728

It was Monday night and I was glad because my adopted grandchildren come over for a couple of hours. They are medicine for my soul. This night, however, they came tired so I looked for something to do that would … Continue reading →

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Where Did They Go?

Posted on October 1, 2012 by jroesler728

by Shirlee Vandegrift Recently, in the process of cleaning out drawers and shelves I made many trips down memory lane.  At home the trips had to do with my children.  I have four.  They are in their 40s and 50s, … Continue reading →

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