Monthly Archives: April 2014

A Tribute to Mother-Part 2

Posted on April 30, 2014 by rstaples2013

This is part 2 of a 6 part series entitled, “A Tribute to Mother.” O is for Oops, I’ll have to do it over. I was probably six or seven when I walked up to May’s to buy groceries. I … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to Mother-Part 1

Posted on April 28, 2014 by rstaples2013

This is part 1 of a 6 part series entitled, “A Tribute to Mother.” I actually found this in a file entitled “Memories” I have no idea how long ago I wrote this. My mother died 7 years ago after … Continue reading →

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Running to Jesus

Posted on April 25, 2014 by rstaples2013

I’ve met a friend that is so “radiant” with the Presence of God that I’ve asked her to take me with her into a deeper relationship with Him. Her answer was, “I don’t know very much. All I know is … Continue reading →

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Have an Answer Ready

Posted on April 23, 2014 by rstaples2013

I was given these five questions, under the title “You Have an Enemy” and asked to respond in a written interview. The quote by Neil Anderson was included in the request. These are my answers. I welcome your thoughts and … Continue reading →

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A Model for Prayer

Posted on April 21, 2014 by rstaples2013

My seven year old granddaughter, (who calls me Besta which is the Norwegian word for Grandma) said, “Besta, the Bible you gave me doesn’t work in Sunday School” I asked her to explain. She said that the Bible I had … Continue reading →

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A Good Day to Move

Posted on April 18, 2014 by rstaples2013

Psalm 91:1 says, “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall remain stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty (Whose power no foe can withstand). Today, on Good Friday, the curtain of the temple … Continue reading →

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Watching God with Wonder

Posted on April 16, 2014 by rstaples2013

I am writing this from a page in my story where I have exhausted all I know to do. My prayer for guidance seems to be answered with “Watch God be God”. This phrase is not unfamiliar to me as … Continue reading →

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This Child Must Live Here

Posted on April 14, 2014 by rstaples2013

A couple of weeks ago I was invited to a fellowship group at the home of a friend. As the gathering developed, it became apparent to the friend who had invited me that his home was too small. He emailed … Continue reading →

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Realigning My Periscope

Posted on April 11, 2014 by rstaples2013

I have one area of my life where the Presence of God is blurred. I know, cognitively, that God is good. An African greeting begins: “God is good,” followed by the response:“ All the time.” The greeting goes on: “All … Continue reading →

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Becoming a Catalyst for Questions

Posted on April 9, 2014 by rstaples2013

Faith through aging eyes gives us the vantage point of seeing things through the lens of experience. We want to give advice that will prevent an unwelcome outcome to a chosen path. Well-meaning as we are, we usually find unsolicited … Continue reading →

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