Monthly Archives: December 2012

Family Members Not Yet Met

Posted on December 31, 2012 by jroesler728

There is something comforting in reading stories and songs written by people of faith from past generations. There is a knowing that warms the heart when a telling of the faith journey is recognized as that which was experienced then … Continue reading →

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Prison, Freedom and Christmas

Posted on December 28, 2012 by jroesler728

I was seated in a pew waiting for the worship service to begin when I saw them walk into the sanctuary. They were a family of three made up of the father and his young adult son and daughter. I … Continue reading →

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Remembering My First Pair of Skis

Posted on December 26, 2012 by jroesler728

They were a Christmas present. Dad had ripped two boards about four feet long and four inches wide. The board was crafted into a gradual point on one end. The point itself was about a one-inch square. All of this … Continue reading →

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A Glimpse into “No More Tears”

Posted on December 24, 2012 by jroesler728

A Glimpse Into “No More Tears”   We know very little about what the land of “no more tears” will be like. We cling to the hope of living and reigning with Jesus. We know He has promised to wipe … Continue reading →

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Take My Hand…

Posted on December 21, 2012 by jroesler728

I was walking through the lobby of our church at the time when our preschool children use this place as a kind of playground. I heard the patter of many little feet before I saw them running at full speed … Continue reading →

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Driven by Gratitude

Posted on December 19, 2012 by jroesler728

I was walking out of the chapel recently having just led a Memorial Service for one of our seniors when I met her. She seemed to be searching for something or someone so I asked if I could help. She … Continue reading →

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A Story of Heartbreak Overshadowing Reason

Posted on December 17, 2012 by jroesler728

    We were the only ones in the boutique.   My friend, who loves to create a wardrobe for me that is far beyond what I would choose for myself was on a roll. I know from experience that … Continue reading →

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God, Where Do You Want Me to Be?

Posted on December 14, 2012 by jroesler728

This question has become a familiar prayer for me in recent weeks. I have somehow decided that there are three essential places that I need to be. (All at the same time). My prayer for God to speak to me … Continue reading →

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Don’t Sort Your Clean Laundry

Posted on December 12, 2012 by jroesler728

This post could also be called “The Down Side of Personal Organization.” When you take your personal laundry out of your clothes dryer it is better to stuff things randomly in any drawer with space than it is to have … Continue reading →

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Leaving Footprints

Posted on December 10, 2012 by jroesler728

One of my most memorable learning experiences has been participating in a tracking seminar at a nature center. We looked closely at an area of earth and saw nothing until our instructor taught us what to look for. Then, to … Continue reading →

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