Author Archives: jroesler728

Moving

Posted on July 9, 2012 by jroesler728

There is something exciting about moving to a new house. Every circumstance is different, of course, but if your old house burned down it means you get to buy a new toothbrush and a new couch, as well as everything in-between. … Continue reading →

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Lessons from a Water Lily

Posted on July 6, 2012 by jroesler728

A koi pond needs lots of plants. They provide shade and a hiding place for fish as well as being a help in stabilizing the water. Last winter was not kind to my plants and this spring didn’t give me time … Continue reading →

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Freedom Hangs in the Light of Truth

Posted on July 4, 2012 by jroesler728

When I share something that can be interpreted in more than one way my husband usually says “hang it in the best possible light.” I suppose it is another way of “giving the benefit of a doubt.” One of the … Continue reading →

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It’s Screaming for Color!!!

Posted on July 2, 2012 by jroesler728

    I have learned much these past weeks as I have watched my friend, who is an artist, chose a new home.   Some of the houses held promise by their clever descriptions and web based photo gallery. Once … Continue reading →

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The Comfort of an Advocate

Posted on June 29, 2012 by jroesler728

I have had a month of legal and logistical pressure. I have found myself in places of tension with city ordinances, building inspectors, insurance adjustors, real estate offers, amendments, banking legislations and… I have had a month of placing phone … Continue reading →

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Did You Call a Wrong Number?

Posted on June 27, 2012 by jroesler728

I answered my phone and learned the call was from a nurse calling on behalf of my health insurance company. She said she wanted to go over some information for me that would help me with prevention strategies. Her first recommendation … Continue reading →

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They Didn’t Even Smell of Smoke

Posted on June 22, 2012 by jroesler728

This is a phrase borrowed from the New Living Translation describing the condition of Daniels three friends who had been thrown into the firry furnace. The Bible is careful to make it clear that the furnace was so hot that … Continue reading →

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Links that Anchor to Humanity

Posted on June 18, 2012 by jroesler728

I listened with awe as Suu Kyi addressed the dignitaries that awarded her the Nobel Prize for peace. She was chosen for this honor in 1991 but because of house arrest in Myanmar could not personally accept it until this … Continue reading →

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Low Visibility

Posted on June 15, 2012 by jroesler728

We walk by faith and not by sight. Yet, there are times, like now, for me, when I am reminded that I am still looking to see some assurance that God will show us mercy. Is it an oxymoron to … Continue reading →

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No Fear of Bad News…

Posted on June 13, 2012 by jroesler728

This verse from Psalm 112 verse 7, “He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.” is one more reminder to me that God’s grace reaches far to embrace me. This is especially relevant today … Continue reading →

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