Monthly Archives: February 2013

Being Reminded of Who Hears Our Prayers

Posted on February 27, 2013 by jroesler728

As I am journeying through a Lenten devotional based on the Book of Common Prayer I am finding each morning that the written prayer begins and ends with these words: O,God ______________________________, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and … Continue reading →

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Why Can’t I Throw It Out?

Posted on February 25, 2013 by jroesler728

On the small stand next to the chair that I sit in for my morning devotions there are two opened packets of Beta food. They have been there for a long time. The little fish died months ago and I … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 22, 2013 by jroesler728

I go back, from time to time, to my old Amplified Bible. Many of the verses have dates written in the margin. I also enjoy the amplifications of words, giving various possible meanings. (This can get cumbersome and repetitive if … Continue reading →

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Feeding Faith and Starving Fear

Posted on February 20, 2013 by jroesler728

As I searched for something that would give me some fresh content for Lenten devotions, I ran across a web site based on the Book of Common Prayer (St David’s Church). It had an introduction calling for readers to use … Continue reading →

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The Best and the Worst of Aging

Posted on February 18, 2013 by jroesler728

We had a 27-year-old guest at our senior adult prayer meeting today and the question was asked, “ What is the best part of growing older and what is the worst?”  Among the answers for the best were, “freedom to … Continue reading →

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Pages or Chapters to Follow

Posted on February 15, 2013 by jroesler728

(Written 02/12/2013) I write this morning in a reflective mood, as this is my 70th birthday. I have never before paid much attention to my age but this year I am strangely aware that this is the number of years … Continue reading →

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Finding a Treasure

Posted on February 13, 2013 by jroesler728

Remember the autograph books we passed around in grade school (now called elementary). One would expect to see little rhymes and affirmations of friendship. This book, discovered by a friend of mine, was special in itself being dated 1884.   … Continue reading →

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Just a Small Cataract

Posted on February 11, 2013 by jroesler728

My eye doctor said I have a very small cataract. “Nothing to worry about now.” I responded by saying, “No, I don’t.” He looked at me with interest. I knew he was wondering why I was questioning his diagnosis. I … Continue reading →

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What God Wants for Me

Posted on February 6, 2013 by jroesler728

This morning a friend prayed that I would embrace what God wants for me as well as what he wants from me. It dove tailed with my reflections on my recent visit from my six-year-old grandchild. This visit was a … Continue reading →

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I’m Going to Have a Childhood!

Posted on February 4, 2013 by jroesler728

These words came from a retirement-aged lady whose life has been traumatized by a childhood that was abducted by neglect and abuse. The full quote is “I’m going to have a childhood in spite of my mother.” She said, in … Continue reading →

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