Monthly Archives: January 2018

We Know Each Other

Posted on January 24, 2018 by rstaples2013

I knew I would be walking on Holy Ground as I prepared a brief Memorial Service for my friend who has just learned that her daughter has taken her life. There is no such thing as routine circumstances for the … Continue reading →

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Jesus Rescues Broken Worship

Posted on January 15, 2018 by rstaples2013

I knew I wouldn’t be joining a group for corporate worship today, although that is what I usually do on a Sunday Morning. But just since last Sunday, I am looking at life through a new lens. My husband, (age … Continue reading →

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You will regret that…

Posted on January 7, 2018 by rstaples2013

It all started when I tried to think of a way to divert my eleven-year-old granddaughter’s attention from my little Maltese dog. This dog, Molly, is accustomed to a quiet environment. This granddaughter’s persistence in wanting a constant response from … Continue reading →

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When Goodness is Hidden

Posted on January 6, 2018 by rstaples2013

“God IS Good” is a declaration that is stated and sung by those of us who have responded in faith to the invitation from Our Lord Jesus Christ to exchange our life for His. For some of us, the statement … Continue reading →

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